Cala Homes (North) mental health campaign leads to national award win
CALA Homes (North) has been named Employer of the Year for First Aid Excellence at the Scottish First Aid Awards.
The 11th annual event, organised...
Green light for build of new Winchburgh school
PLANS have been approved for the build of a new non-denominational primary school in Winchburgh.
Morrison Construction is to lead the build of the school,...
First phase of expansion underway at Oregon Timber Frame site in Selkirk
THE first phase of expansion at Selkirk-based Oregon Timber Frame is underway, as part of a wider £24 million investment by Barratt Developments following...
Does quantity surveying need a rebrand to attract the next generation?
By Heather Holbrook, director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
Quantity surveying is a vital part of the UK's £370 billion construction industry,...
Avison Young appoints two new principals in Glasgow
REAL estate advisor Avison Young has announced that Paul Broad and Andrew Renouf have been promoted to Avison Young principal, both based in the...
Green light for Greenock school project
Inverclyde Council’s £7 million plan for a new building for St Patrick’s Primary in Greenock has achieved financial close, clearing the way for construction...
Second Edinburgh development sold to student accommodation specialist
PROPERTY development company S Harrison and provider of residential for rent homes, Watkin Jones, have agreed a deal for a second major development site...
Trials could see costly repairs being ditched
TWO zones in the Highlands have been selected for a trial project that could eliminate expensive road repairs.
The scheme will identify priorities for maintaining...
Tesco store completes Linwood regeneration development
A new Tesco store in Linwood is set to welcome shoppers from across the area as main contractor Barr Construction completes the project for...
World’s first floating wind farm sets new UK record
THE firm which brought the world's first floating wind farm to Scotland has revealed that the facility has reached the highest average capacity factor...
Triple joy for Kier Regional Building Scotland at CCS Awards
KIER Regional Building is celebrating after winning three national accolades at this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) annual awards for Scottish projects.
The business received...
Removal of Loch Lomond electricity lines moves step closer
A project to remove electricity lines from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is a step closer following Ofgem provisionally approving a...
Empty retail space could be used to bring 25,000 homes to market
THE demise of many high street retailers has left empty premises with enough space to provide nearly 25,000 homes across the UK to a...
BAE Systems’ new Glasgow shipbuild hall officially opened
BAE Systems has officially opened its new shipbuilding hall on the Clyde at its shipyard in Glasgow.
McLaughlin & Harvey led the build of the...
Revised Ayrshire wind farm plans submitted
REVISED plans for a community backed wind farm in East Ayrshire have been submitted following feedback from the local community.
Hamilton-based developer, Banks Renewables, said it...
Contractor appointed for build of ‘state-of-the-art’ campus in Scottish Borders
MORRISON Construction has been appointed to deliver an education, medical, and community campus in Earlston.
The firm will deliver the building on behalf of the...
Three £Multi-million Scottish castles up for sale
THREE historic buildings across Scotland have been put up for sale by exclusive venue hire company AmaZing Venues. Acting on behalf of parent company Clarenco...
Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety
CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...
Green light for creation of £11.9m film production facility in Glasgow
PLANS have been approved to develop a £11.9 million television and film production facility within Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall.
The project received support of up...
Midlothian primary schools tipped to help children flourish
SCOTTISH Education Secretary John Swinney MSP has opened two schools in Midlothian developed by Hardies Property & Construction Consultants.
Paradykes and Roslin primary schools -...
