Affected Scottish firms urged to prepare for new English Building Regulations
SCOTTISH construction firms working on developments in England have been warned to plan ahead for new Building Regulations that are due to come into force...
Clark Contracts reappointed to NHS Framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS National Services Scotland’s Scottish Minor Building Works framework, which will run for the...
Robertson Group turnover to rise by a record 20%
ROBERTSON Group has made a preliminary announcement in advance of its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2015, reporting a record 20%...
Heads up for work to begin on first Virgin Europe hotel in Edinburgh
A human skull amongst other finds dating back to the Bronze Age have been dug up on the site of the soon-to-be-built Virgin Hotel...
Report highlights role of colleges in unlocking ‘hidden workforce’ for Scotland’s construction sector
A new report has highlighted the importance of Scottish colleges in unlocking a 'hidden workforce' for the construction industry.
Against a backdrop of funding cuts...
SME firms to benefit from “flexible” new office space
CLYDE Gateway has welcomed ten new SME firms to the newly-opened Grade A Red Tree Magenta office building.
The £9 million building has been delivered...
Plans approved for “bespoke” Giffnock development
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has been given planning permission for six bespoke homes on the site of a former bowling club in Giffnock.
The...
Social housing investment making a difference to families in East Lothian
EAST Lothian Council has taken ownership of 25 council houses, two of which were built to be wheelchair-accessible, at one of the largest new...
Plans rejected for build of house on Culloden Battlefield
THE Highland Council has refused planning permission for the build of a house on the historic Culloden Battlefield.
The proposal would have seen the conversion...
CICV raises ‘serious concerns’ over discontinuation of solar PV funding
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has raised 'serious concerns' in response to the Scottish Government's decision to discontinue funding for solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Housing association helps tenants tackle fuel poverty
KINGDOM Housing Association has provided over £50,000 to help tenants tackle fuel poverty since the start of April this year.
The organisation's tenancy sustainment team...
Revamp of Glasgow’s George Square nears halfway point
THE £20 million revamp of Glasgow's George Square is nearing the halfway point with new stone surfaces being installed across its bordering streets.
High-quality stone...
Mike Naysmith joins Homes for Scotland board
MIKE Naysmith, the managing director of CALA Homes (North), has been appointed to the board of trade body Homes for Scotland.
CALA said Mike has...
Allied Surveyors to build east coast agency presence
IAIN Mercer has been appointed by Allied Surveyors Scotland as its director of commercial agency in Edinburgh.
He joins from IME Property with a mission to...
£15 million investment into Edinburgh Waverley line given approval
PLANS to ‘significantly’ improve the rail network on the approach routes to Edinburgh Waverley Station have been approved by Scotland's transport secretary.
Michael Matheson gave...
University of Edinburgh announces £5m green projects investment
THE University of Edinburgh has announced an investment of £5 million in green projects through HSBC's green deposits programme.
The initiative aims to help businesses...
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
Calls made for building regulations to address spread of airborne pathogens
A group of experts in the transmission of airborne pathogens have called for a tightened regulatory system to control air quality in buildings.
The proposals...
Work to ‘rejuvenate’ Glasgow’s Byres Road to begin in new year
WORK to 'rejuvenate' the quality of Byres Road is set to get underway in January, Glasgow City Council has announced.
The street is a major...
Recognition for virtual reality health and safety tool
MORRISON Construction has been shortlisted for a top health and safety prize for the development of virtual reality site inductions.
The firm has been named...
