Pelken appointed innovation director at Keltbray

Keltbray Group has appointed a new innovation director to boost research and development across the business. Michael Pelken has taken up the newly created post...

Fife specialist flooring contractor targets recruitment drive this year

FIFE-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is marking its 10th anniversary with plans to increase the workforce by more...

Springfield Properties deal completion

ELGIN-based house builder Springfield Properties Plc has marked a significant milestone in the company’s ambitions for growth with a visit from Deputy First Minister Nicola...

Report has “significant” implications for industry

By Kathryn Moffett, lawyer and construction law specialist at CMS THE Cole Report was published last month following a number of high profile construction defects...

Edinburgh Napier to investigate best practice in healthcare built environment

ADMINISTRATION of a £1 million research budget focused on developing the best practice in the built environment for healthcare has been awarded to Edinburgh...

Materials solution for £33m Edinburgh sports facility

AGGREGATE Industries has announced that it has supplied more than 15,000 tonnes of aggregates and specialist sand and 1,100 sqm of commercial hard landscaping to...

Plans approved for new golf facility in north east of Glasgow

PLANS have been approved for the creation of a new community golf facility in the north east of Glasgow. It comes following ownership of an...

‘Digital brick’ resource sees support grow for regulation of Scotland’s electrical profession

TRADE body SELECT has revealed a number of new additions to its Wall of Support which promotes its campaign for regulation of the electrical...
Natalie Fotheringham

Galbraith strengthens Ayr team with new head of sales

PROPERTY and rural management consultancy Galbraith has appointed Natalie Fotheringham as head of sales in the estate agency department in Ayr. Natalie has 15 years'...

Ogilvie Group helps Peter Vardy get into gear

A new £8 million Jaguar Land Rover retailer site is nearing completion in Aberdeen. The site, operated by Peter Vardy Ltd, is being built by...
Energy storage

Plans approved for Angus energy storage development

RES has had plans approved for the creation of the 49.9MW Dunmill Energy Storage System on land adjacent to Bridge of Dun Substation 5km...

Scottish Government backs Aberdeen’s Union Street project with £600,000

THE Scottish Government has announced a £600,000 investment in Aberdeen's Our Union Street project. The investment, progressing one of the Scottish Government’s 100-day commitments, will build...

Edison Group acquires Linlithgow-based Cabin Scotland

EDISON Group, which has been acquiring companies in the construction sector throughout the UK over the last year, has added Linlithgow-based Cabin Scotland Limited...

Phase one of Moray’s Dallas Dhu masterplan approved

PLANS for phase one of the wider Dallas Dhu masterplan have been approved by Moray Council. The masterplan is a collaboration between the local authority...

Construction underway on £11m Aberdeen student development

WORKS to create much-needed, bespoke accommodation for nearly 200 students at a site close to the University of Aberdeen began with a ground-breaking ceremony...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

Public to have a say on Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing dualling plans

DRAFT Orders have been published for the Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section of A9 Dualling programme. New grade-separated junctions at Birnam and Dalguise...
Workers on a construction site

Coordinated national approach urged to build UK retrofit workforce

A new report published by the National Retrofit Hub has called for 'urgent' government action to address skills shortages, which the organisation described as...

Recycled brick creators shortlisted for international sustainability award

THE creator of a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material has been nominated for a top sustainability award.  Kenoteq, inventor of the...

‘Landmark’ Glasgow BTR development completed

BUILD-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator, PLATFORM_, has completed its new 498-home development on Glasgow’s River Clyde waterfront. The building was constructed by GRAHAM and funded...

‘Green’ construction training college celebrates major milestone

CITY Building has announced the firm has achieved a major milestone in its project to deliver a new 'green' training college for its apprentices. The...