Procast Group completes £4.7m project in Glasgow’s east end
HAMILTON-based Procast Group has completed work on a £4.7 million project to install external wall insulation across 167 flats managed by Calvay Housing Association.
The project,...
Plans take shape for Newcraighall housing development
A new residential development in Newcraighall has received the green light, subject to conditions, from councillors on City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub-committee.
The...
Pupils give Queensferry High project a thumbs up as main works begin
A group of primary school pupils were given an exclusive tour of the new £40 million Queensferry High School recently, where main construction works...
Miller Homes joins Maidenhill consortium
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has joined CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland as part of the consortium at the community of Maidenhill.
The announcement comes almost...
University of Strathclyde to help lead ‘unique’ rural 5G network project
THE University of Strathclyde has been announced as the principal partner of a 'unique' project to empower rural and poorly connected communities to build their...
Framework appointment is major milestone for housebuilding tech pioneer
A firm that pioneers sustainable housebuilding technology is celebrating its inclusion on a new framework for disruptors in the Scottish construction sector.
VASO by Eco...
Innovative foundation system to be utilised on Bannockburn housing build
ROGER Bullivant Limited's innovative RBeam foundation system is to be utilised on Persimmon Homes East Scotland's multi-phase housing development in Bannockburn.
The foundation engineering firm...
Places for People acquires half of BIGG Regeneration
REGENERATION specialist Places for People has acquired Igloo Fund's 50% share of BIGG Regeneration, a Joint Venture between Igloo Fund and Scottish Canals that...
BRE partners with Hongsheng Construction & Investment Group
AS China works towards meeting the commitments made to sustainable building, it is announced that the British Research Establishment (BRE) has been appointed by Hongsheng...
Six tonnes of food donated to foodbanks by construction firm
STAFF at Cruden Group have come together for a third consecutive year to collect vital food, toy, and cash donations to give back to...
Balfour Beatty awarded £33m university project
BALFOUR Beatty has bagged the £33 million contract to deliver University of Strathclyde’s new learning and teaching building.
The firm was awarded the contract through...
Graham + Sibbald announces Edinburgh office promotion
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotion of Lewis Redpath to associate following eight years' of experience at the firm having first joined as...
Milestone moment as bill for regulation of electrical industry is laid before Scottish Parliament
SELECT has hailed a 'major step forward' in its fight for regulation of the electrical industry after a bill was laid before the Scottish...
New terraced homes a ‘Poplar’ choice in Aberdeen
DANDARA has released what the housebuilder described as the 'ideal homes' for property investors at Hazelwood in the west end of Aberdeen, after research...
Web of intrigue: group’s new home starts to take shape
THE new eco-friendly HQ being built by Kinross-based Webster Group to house all its business interests in one location is starting to take shape,...
Reuse of construction materials amongst suggestions for new circular economy plans
PROMOTING the reuse of construction materials are amongst a set of actions being suggested as part of the Scottish Government's draft circular economy and...
First step when marketing houses must be to obtain Home Report
By Steven Dale, a surveyor in the Peterhead office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
Whether Covid is to blame, or whether we are all just...
Construction begins on £19m affordable housing project in Paisley
WORK is underway on a £19 million affordable housing project, which has been tipped to transform an area of Paisley.
Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland has...
Kier reports £225m loss in year-end financial results
KIER Group has reported a £225.3 million pre-tax loss for the year ended 30 June 2020. Last year the group recorded a loss of...
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...
