Ross Hall Hospital upgrade work complete
MORRIS & Spottiswood has completed a major refurbishment project with Circle Health Group as part of a multi-million pound investment at Glasgow's Ross Hall...
Balmore team receives a heroes’ welcome at Glasgow hospital
CHILDREN being treated at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QUEH) were ‘overwhelmed with joy’ after Balmore Group workers dressed up as superheroes and rappelled...
Developers could receive district heating system guidance for Dundee projects
NEW guidance for developers on connecting to or creating district heating systems in Dundee could be adopted by the city's council.
Following a consultation on...
Scotland’s construction industry looking for ‘clear direction and action’ on the just transition
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) in collaboration with the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF)'s net zero, digital and data working groups, has published a...
Bancon Group appoints new chief executive
ABERDEENSHIRE-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has confirmed the appointment of Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive.
He takes the reins of the group, which comprises...
Builders want ‘clear statement of intent’ on Scottish housing target
THE Scottish housebuilding industry has urged the Scottish Government to issue a 'clear statement of intent' on the need to deliver 25,000 new homes...
Scottish Water ramps up net zero aims with solar scheme at Bathgate treatment works
SCOTTISH Water has announced completion of a £675,000 solar scheme at its waste water treatment works in Bathgate.
The project forms part of the organisation's...
Barratt reports ‘strong’ half year financial results
BARRATT Developments has reported 'record' first half year completions in its half year financial results to December 31 2020.
The housebuilder has completed 9,077 homes during...
Data reveals Nirvana and AC/DC as the artists of choice for tradespeople
SPOTIFY data has revealed AC/DC, Nirvana, and The Killers as tradespeople's most listened to artists whilst working.
Toolbox by Admiral scraped UK Spotify data to...
Green light for next stage of Granton Gasholder redevelopment
EDINBURGH councillors have approved planning permission for the next stage of redevelopment of the Granton Gasholder.
As the restoration of the Gasholder frame continues, work...
Housebuilder launches new sustainability strategy
CALA Group has announced the launch of a new sustainability strategy to help meet environmental ambitions.
The housebuilder said the move is designed to assist...
Kingston coastal protection plans to be showcased
A plan for managing coastal erosion in Kingston is to be put on show at a Moray Council drop-in event next week.
The project, which...
Rosyth contractor confirms partnership with Italian manufacturing giant
ROSYTH-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has agreed a partnership with Giacomini, a global specialist producer of underfloor, ceiling heating, cooling systems and...
Two thirds of building companies turn down work
New research has revealed the extent of the current skills shortage in the UK building industry – with 66 per cent of small construction...
Scottish Housing Day 2024 to highlight need for ‘homes for life’
THE University of Stirling is to highlight the need for 'homes for life' as it hosts this year's Scottish Housing Day 2024.
The one-day free...
Preferred operator announced for multi-million pound Aberdeen Market development
A local hospitality group has been announced as the preferred operator of the multi-million pound Aberdeen market development.
Aberdeen City Council has agreed terms with...
Borron Street gets creative with space
Zombie chases, children’s television shows and giant art-installations of human organs are not things commonly associated with business parks but 100 Borron Street doesn’t...
Building materials merchant unveils expanded Kilmarnock facility
BUILDINGS materials merchant PDM has unveiled a major upgrade to its Kilmarnock branch.
The facility now occupies a total area of almost 1.5 acres, with...
HE Simm to deliver £13m MEP installation at Glasgow project
HE Simm has been appointed by Robertson Construction to deliver the mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) installation at Holland Park in Glasgow for...
Elgin glass specialist earns top supplier accolade at national seminar
ELGIN-based Pinefield Glass was recently named Supplier of the Year for the North of Scotland at the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes national...
