Report highlights ‘grand challenges’ facing Scotland’s housing sector

TRADE body Homes for Scotland has commissioned new research, which revealed a number of challenges and opportunities facing the nation's housing sector. Ahead of the...
RussFast Solar

Russell Roof Tiles launches ‘improved’ solar PV panel

FOLLOWING the launch of the firm's first solar offer, Lochmaben-based Russell Roof Tiles is now boosting its output with an improved 480W solar PV...

Inverclyde set for £4m rail project

NETWORK Rail is set to commence work on a £4 million improvement project to bridges across the Inverclyde railway line. The upgrades aim to improve...

Heat from waste project honoured with energy award

BRITAIN'S first heat-from-sewage system has scooped an energy innovation prize. The sewage energy recovery infrastructure, which was installed at Scottish Borders College by Scottish Water...

Taylor Wimpey to host second online consultation event over Monifieth plans

TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced it plans to submit an application for Planning Permission in Principle to Angus Council to deliver 40-50 new...
Stefan Szymoszowskyj

NHBC appoints new regional director for Scotland

NHBC, the provider of new home warranties and insurance, has appointed Stefan Szymoszowskyj as regional director to lead customer relations with housebuilders in Scotland. Stefan...
Leo Quinn

Balfour Beatty chief launches Founder’s Pledge to support young workers

BALFOUR Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has marked the 10th anniversary of The 5% Club with the launch of his Founder’s Pledge, aimed at...

Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214. The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...

Airdrie hospice reaps benefits of £9 million upgrade

AN Airdrie charity is benefiting from a new mechanical and electrical service package installed by Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd. St Andrew’s Hospice, which provides specialist palliative...

‘Sickening’ theft of materials ‘worth thousands’ halts beaver enclosure build

STAFF and volunteers at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust have been left 'distraught' after the theft of construction materials delayed the arrival of beavers from Scotland. The...

Free guide aims to help Scottish construction firms drive digital capabilities

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is launching a new guide designed to help construction companies access funding and business support to help improve...
Jane O’Leary

Tilbury Douglas appoints sector director for devolved government

TILBURY Douglas has appointed Jane O’Leary as sector director for devolved government, part of the company’s national and strategic accounts team. Jane has spent more...

Housebuilder sets the gold standard in customer satisfaction

STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2021 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK regions for the third consecutive year. The awards,...

Builders flock to sample simple service

A pioneering service from planners at The Highland Council has proved a hit with developers. The scheme helps make the planning process more effective by...
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Build of £3.3m BAE Systems facility underway in Glasgow

HALLGRUPPEN has begun construction work on BAE Systems' new £3.3 million paint facility at its Govan shipyard in Glasgow. The new 1,100m² fabric-covered building forms part...

World’s deepest wind turbine foundation installed in Scottish waters

THE world's deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed 16 miles off the coast of Angus at the site of the £3 billion Seagreen...

Miller Homes site manager celebrates winning streak

THE site manager of Miller Homes' Stoneyetts Village development has been awarded the National House Building Council's (NHBC) Pride in the Job Seal of...
Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen

Aberdeen regeneration project wins Scotland’s top architecture award

UNION Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen has been crowned the winner of the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award by the Royal Incorporation of...

Hardies hit the road with dispute resolution service

HAVING recently launched a new Dispute Resolution Support Service, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants have hit the road to publicise it!. Scotland’s largest multi-discipline surveying firm...

Housebuilder gets green light to deliver new Barrhead properties

AS Homes (Scotland) has secured planning permission from East Renfrewshire Council to deliver 12 new homes for social rent on behalf of Barrhead Housing. The...