Property consultancy announces raft of promotions across the business
PROPERTY consultancy Galbraith has announced 22 promotions across its 13 offices in Scotland and the north of England.
They include a new role as head...
Council continues with plan to demolish all 48 high-rise blocks in constituency
TOWER blocks which have dominated local skylines for decades have now been earmarked for demolition as part of a North Lanarkshire Council regeneration programme.
Coatbridge...
Edinburgh-based construction recruitment specialist expands through acquisition
EDINBURGH-based C&P Recruitment, a specialist recruiter for the construction, engineering and property sectors, has reported a 21% rise in turnover alongside the acquisition of Clarke Bridges...
New report highlights ‘alarming’ statistics on heat loss in UK homes
80 million home windows need to be replaced across the country to meet the UK Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report...
Plans progress for build of £1.3 billion Edinburgh coastal town
THE proposal of application notice (PAN) has been published for the creation of a £1.3 billion new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh.
Developed...
Architects appointed to help unlock potential of Stirling shopping centre
ASSET management specialist Scoop has appointed POD Architects to start the reconfiguration and ‘future-proofing’ of The Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling.
The centre was acquired...
£13m Aberdeen school a “wonderful environment” for pupils
MORGAN Sindall has announced the completion of the £13 million Stoneywood School in Aberdeen.
The new building - which currently accommodates 434 pupils - is situated on...
Breedon’s proposal to sell 14 sites satisfies competition concerns
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted a proposal from Breedon to sell 14 production and distribution sites in order to resolve competition concerns.
Breedon...
New £30.3m school officially opened in Aberdeen
THE £30.3 million Riverbank School in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen has officially been opened.
Built by Robertson Construction Eastern on behalf of Aberdeen City...
Glencoe Folk Museum set for major redevelopment
MATHER & Co is working with Peter Drummond Architects to redevelop Glencoe Folk Museum in the Scottish Highlands.
Housed in traditional 18th century heather-thatched cottages,...
GCU appoints built environment experts as Visiting Professors
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) has appointed Professor Ghassan Aouad, the President of the Chartered Institute of Building, and Mohammed Dulaimi, Professor of Project Management and...
West Lothian mechanical engineer makes generous donation to cancer charity
A big-hearted West Lothian mechanical engineer has donated his work bonus to charity.
Charlie Smillie was voted Employee of the Month at Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical...
Technology a “key consideration” for construction workers
TECHNOLOGY is now a top priority for workers in the construction sector looking for a new role, according to new research.
A survey of 2,001...
New homes hailed as ‘among the most technically advanced’ in Stirling area
TENANTS in Old Plean have been handed the keys to 24 new homes following an investment of almost £6.5 million by Stirling Council and...
Innovations to ‘future-proof’ Scotland’s ports against climate change
Ramsay Muirhead, director of ports & infrastructure at CMAL, discusses the importance of innovations to tackling rising sea levels in Scotland
ACCORDING to Marine Scotland...
Concept design aims to spark debate about future of fire-damaged Glasgow site
A London-based architectural designer whose concept design for Glasgow’s fire-damaged Union Corner went viral on social media is hoping others in the profession use...
DM Hall seeks ‘substantial’ Scottish central belt site for international drinks client
DM Hall has announced it has been instructed to acquire a 90-130-acre site in Scotland’s central belt on behalf of an international drinks company.
The...
Design for £35m Edinburgh project passes crucial milestone
A full design for the £35 million George Street and First New Town project in Edinburgh has been approved by the capital's council.
The news...
Construction workers best at building bodies
A survey of over 2,000 people who work out regularly discovered that builders and construction workers are the profession most likely to be hitting...
Tayport textiles business hails ‘outstanding’ results despite challenging market
A Tayport-based textiles company has announced a year of 'strong results and outstanding performance' despite ongoing geopolitical conflicts and rising costs.
Scott and Fyfe started...
