Housebuilder confirms roll-out of electric car scheme for employees
CALA Homes has announced the roll-out of the firm's Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) scheme for employees.
The housebuilder said it has committed to expanding...
Construction of £150m residual waste treatment plant on schedule
A new £150 million energy from waste facility is on track to open in Spring 2022, Aberdeen City Council has announced.
Being built by Spanish...
Residents at new Stonehaven development help create homes for hedgehogs
RESIDENTS at the Stewart Milne Homes Dunnottar Park development in Stonehaven are playing their role in protecting local hedgehogs.
In partnership with the housebuilder and...
Trials could allow more access to Cairngorm plateau pathways
NEW trials could see visitors to the Cairngorm Mountain access pathways from the top station of the funicular railway to the summit of Cairn...
Update released on WW1 letters found during Stirling project
POSTCARDS from WW1 uncovered during Network Rail's renovation of Stirling Train Station last year have offered further insights into the lives of the men...
Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director.
Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...
Historic Airdrie department store transformed into flats
THE £3.2 million project to transform Airdrie's historic Orrs Department Store into housing has been completed.
North Lanarkshire Council partnered with Wilson Developments on the...
Construction industry “not just for boys”
FEMALE secondary school pupils from across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have gained an insight into career opportunities in the construction industry during visits to developments under...
Arc-Tech secures Tier 1 subcontractor status with BAM
BAM Construct UK has awarded building services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) Category 1 subcontractor status.
Designed to 'improve the construction process, build quality, health & safety...
Easing of supply chain issues leads to rise in UK construction output
UK monthly construction output increased 3.5% in volume terms in November 2021 to £14,676 million - the highest level since September 2019.
The figures released...
Dunbar sculpture lit up in the colours of Ukraine flag
THE DunBear, the sculpture of a brown bear beside the A1 at Dunbar in East Lothian, has been lit up blue and yellow in...
Glasgow-based Union Technical doubles turnover to £44m
A Glasgow-based energy services firm has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 to £44 million.
Union Technical, which specialises in retrofitting, experienced 'significant' growth...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Apprentices are ‘crucial asset’ in consultancy’s success
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) is highlighting the benefits of its apprentice programme ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, which runs from March 7-11.
The property...
Builder outlines vision for ‘exceptional’ development in Causewayhead, Stirling
THE JR Group has announced it has started site investigations to support its vision of creating an 'exceptional' collection of homes in the Causewayhead...
Bishopbriggs children’s charity receives funding boost from housebuilder
BISHOPBRIGGS-based Sunshine Wishes Children’s Charity (SWCC) has received a £1,500 funding boost from Cala Homes (West).
The charity was a recipient of the housebuilder’s Community...
Akela achieves NHBC Accepts certification for precast foundation system
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.
Launched earlier this year, ABeam features a...
Entrepreneur relaunches investment company and appoints new McGill MD
ENTREPRENEUR Graeme Carling, who acquired Forfar-based Alliance Electrical in December and also bought Dundee-based building services specialist McGill last year, has announced the re-launch of...
Construction to start on £4.5m South Gyle hotel
OGILVIE Construction has announced work will start this month on a new £4.5 million Travelodge in South Gyle, Edinburgh for developer Crucible Alba Group.
The...
Firm eyes build of student accommodation in Edinburgh
PROPOSALS by Alumno Group for the build of 'high-quality' student accommodation at Jock's Lodge in Edinburgh is to go out for public consultation.
Planned to...
