Glasgow firm outlines ‘ambitious’ expansion plans
GLASGOW-based manufacturer Rearo Laminates has announced work has started to extend its HQ to accommodate 'ambitious' growth plans.
The company, which makes bathroom and kitchen wall panels,...
Applicants sought for Innovation Centre CEO role
APPLICANTS are being sought for a role which has been described as "one of the most important influencing roles in the Scottish construction industry".
The...
Ex-hospital site to be redeveloped for housing
Housing provider Sanctuary Group has purchased the former site of the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow.
The 9.5-acre site, located on Langside Road in the city’s...
ATS appoints operations director amidst rising demand
ADVANCED Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Matthew Smith as its first operations director amidst rising demand.
He steps up from his role as operations manager,...
SMEs urged to ready themselves to benefit from public procurement changes
SMEs have been urged to prepare themselves for the UK Government’s planned overhaul of procedures for the awarding of public sector contracts – or...
Construction Apprenticeship Open Day showcases opportunities
EDINBURGH College is throwing open its doors for a Construction Apprenticeship Open Day on Wednesday 27 May to give young people the chance to find...
Maxi awarded contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board’s HQ
MAXI Construction has revealed it has landed a £1.9 million contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board's (NLB) HQ in George Street, Edinburgh.
Procured via the...
Inverness event to offer guidance on traditional buildings
A free event is taking place in Inverness designed to provide advice and guidance on looking after traditional buildings.
The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP) and...
Help to Buy scheme almost fully subscribed
A Scottish Government scheme to help people move up and onto the property ladder is nearly fully subscribed due to a bumper level of...
Build of MiAlgae’s major scale-up facility begins in Grangemouth
GROUND has been broken on the build of MiAlgae's major new scale-up facility in Grangemouth.
The Scottish biotechnology company produces sustainable microalgae-based Omega 3 ingredients,...
Onshore facilities help support offshore farms
Will Rudd’s Gerard Carson and Stewart Mackay provide an overview of the firm’s Moray West project and explain how the work at Buckie is...
Research highlights ‘first signs of change’ in Scottish occupier strategy
NEW research by real estate advisor Avison Young has revealed Scotland is seeing the first signs of a change in occupier strategy.
The firm released...
First contract for McLaughlin & Harvey since merger
MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY is revving up to start works at Arnold Clark’s new multi-million pound HQ in Hillington. The construction firm was appointed main contractor...
The massive challenge for construction as PFI agreements come to an end
As public sector organisations prepare to inherit assets built under long-term contracts such as PFI, they face a challenge - fragmented and inconsistent maintenance...
Robertson Group rebrands its facilities management business
ROBERTSON Group has announced a rebrand of its facilities management business as RFM and appointed Adrian Mole as chief executive officer, RFM.
Adrian has worked...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd appointed main contractor for Crieff Hydro refurbishment
THOMAS Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has been appointed main contractor for a multi-million-pound refurbishment project at Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire.
The Inchinnan-based fit-out contractor has...
University of Glasgow and Plenary announce £180m campus development deal
THE University of Glasgow and Plenary Group have entered into a joint venture partnership worth £180 million to fund and deliver the next phase...
Architecture students take top prizes in Women in Property Scotland Student Awards
THREE architecture students from the universities of Strathclyde, Edinburgh and Dundee have been announced as the regional winners at the Women in Property Central...
First properties set to be launched at Campion Homes’ new Perthshire development
THE first six properties at Campion Homes' new Strathmore Meadows development in Meigle are set to go on sale as the firm prepares to...
Falkirk Council eyes build of 2,600 new homes
FALKIRK Council has unveiled its new five-year housing strategy with plans for the build of 2,600 properties.
The blueprint has a focus on the build...
