Report claims Scotland needs 50% increase in infrastructure funding
A new report claims that Scotland needs to boost investment in economic infrastructure by over £400 million per year if transport links and utilities are to...
Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth
EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...
Going for gold: Robertson honoured for environmental achievements
ROBERTSON has received the Gold Award in the 'Building & Construction: Energy Reduction’ category at this year’s Green Apple Environment Awards.
The awards, held at...
Housebuilder launches £10,000 cashback new year offer for homebuyers
CRUDEN Homes is launching a new year offer for househunters, with £10,000 cashback on homes reserved at any of the firm's developments from January...
Latest housing stats paint “positive overall picture” says representative body
TOTAL new housing supply in Scotland has risen in the past year, but there has been in a drop in private sector led homes...
Clark Contracts donates essential household items to Fresh Start
CLARK Contracts has donated a range of essential household items to Fresh Start Scotland.
Over £1,200 was raised for the donations during an employee fundraising...
Robertson to deliver upgrades to University of Glasgow Library annexe
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has started work on a £12.6 million project to upgrade the annexe of the University of Glasgow Library.
Originally constructed in...
Loch Lomond electricity cables to go underground to boost visual impact
A project to remove electricity towers in the Loch Lomond and Torssachs National Park is underway.
The SSEN Transmission works comes in a bid to...
Scottish property sales produce ‘record’ revenues for government
SCOTTISH property sales have produced 'record' revenues for the Scottish Government, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd, part of the Lomond Group.
The lettings...
Local businesses given chance to win work from tier one contractors
A programme is underway designed to show construction companies how to grow in a sustainable manner by building the skills and internal capacity to...
A fresh chapter for Athron Hill
An eco village, wildlife sanctuary, adventure forest or environmentally friendly spa/hotel are just some of the uses being suggested for a piece of Perthshire...
Aspirations heat up for low energy building design standard
A passive house construction specialist says the time has come for the private sector to embrace the ultra-high energy efficient standard, to improve buildings...
Lochwinnoch community to have a say on new housing proposals
CALA Homes (West) is inviting the Lochwinnoch community to attend a consultation event to learn more about proposals to create a new residential development...
Work complete on £5.9m build of 40 homes in St Monans
WORK has been completed on the £5.9 million build of 40 affordable homes for social rent on the outskirts of St Monans in Fife.
The...
Six organisations boosted by donations from HFD Charitable Foundation
ORGANISATIONS helping people in need in Glasgow and the surrounding area are to receive a share of £14,000 in funding from HFD’s Charitable Foundation.
Six...
Mixed response to budget
THERE was a mixed response from the construction industry to George Osborne’s final budget of this Parliament.
Dr Diana Montgomery, Chief Executive of the Construction...
Miller Homes announces 750 new homes for Scotland
MILLER Homes has announced plans to create 750 new homes in Scotland as the company prepares to start build on a further five sites across...
Mac Mic Group confirms two senior promotions
GLASGOW-headquartered Mac Mic Group has announced two senior promotions within its leadership team.
Brian Dick has been appointed MD. He joined the business in 2012...
Former Aberdeen Hilton to be transformed into ‘premium’ student complex
BLACKFINCH Property has completed a £9.7 million development loan facility which will be used to convert a former Aberdeen hotel into 'premium' student accommodation.
Formerly...
Plans unveiled for new whisky distillery and visitor centre in Ferintosh
ORGANIC Architects has submitted a planning application to Highland Council for a new whisky distillery, visitor centre, and warehouse on Mulchaich Farm, located in...
