UK construction PMI shows ‘fastest downturn in five years’

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the slump in UK construction output following the release of the...

CBRE strengthens Scottish operational real estate team with surveyor appointment

CBRE has strengthened its Scottish operational real estate team with the appointment of Eilidh MacVicar as a surveyor. She joins from Colliers where she undertook...

Infrastructure secretary visits Kier to discuss skills gap

KEITH Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities, has paid a visit to Kier Construction’s Scottish headquarters in Stepps to discuss how construction operators...

School extension earns top marks from Blackridge pupils

PUPILS at a West Lothian primary school are benefiting from a "superb" new £1.3 million extension. Construction work has completed at Blackridge Primary, where pupils...

Development opportunity near Bellshill launched to market

SAVILLS has brought to market a new development opportunity near Bellshill, which the firm said may appeal to a range of buyers. The property on...

Glasgow-headquartered Wallace Whittle targets further growth in England

  WALLACE Whittle has embarked on significant plans to accelerate its growth across England with senior appointments, growing offices, and a pipeline of work already...

Landowner and developer enjoy VIP tour of East Lothian primary school

LANDOWNERS who contributed to the creation of a new primary school in East Lothian have been given a VIP tour alongside the wider project’s...

Falkirk Council appoints McDermott to deliver district heating upgrade

MCDERMOTT Group has announced it has landed a £4 million district heating upgrade project. The firm said 125 homes, three schools and Falkirk Council offices...

Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion

ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'. The construction firm is moving less than a...
Former pub converted into apartments

Pub conversion gives new lease of life to vacant Glasgow building

A former pub on Govan Road in Glasgow has been transformed into two fully accessible flats by Linthouse Housing Association. CCG (Scotland), working in partnership...
Linear Group CEO Stephen Holmes

Major project wins lead to ‘incredible’ year so far for fit-out specialist

GLASGOW-headquartered interior fit-out specialist Linear Projects has hailed an "incredible" start to 2019 with a haul of contracts totalling over £23 million. Work is ongoing...

East Kilbride office building sells for £4.3 million

AN office building in East Kilbride has sold for £4.3 million following a 'highly competitive' bidding process. Orbital House, located at Peel Park business park...

Housing minister hails new Port Glasgow homes

SCOTLAND'S housing minister, Kevin Stewart, has visited Slaemuir in Port Glasgow to hand over the final house of a new £5 million, 28-home development...

Scotwood boosts new Western Club restaurant

THE Western Club, a private members club established in 1825, has opened its doors to give the public access to its new restaurant. The launch of...
For sale house sign

Homes for Scotland announces 2022 awards shortlist

HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 awards programme. With last year seeing an amalgamated 2020/21 shortlist and virtual awards due...

Green light for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development

PLANS for a £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, have been approved by Perth and Kinross Council. Plant hire specialist Morris Leslie, which...
Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell strengthens UK team with new head of planning

BURNS & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Neil Humphries as head of planning. Neil brings 20 years of planning and...

ESG credentials will pave the way for our future of work

By Guy Marsden, director of Highbridge Properties, who are developing the Magenta Business Park together with Clyde Gateway The pandemic, a renewed focus on climate...
Mark Heaney (centre) with son Aidan and dad John

Third generation joins Livingston family business

Mark Heaney (centre) with son Aidan and dad John BOSS Mark Heaney has spoken of his pride at welcoming a third generation into the...
Anderson-Bell-Christie-team

Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model

ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership. Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...