Construction management students visit ‘flagship’ Jordanhill Park site
THE site team at Cala Homes' (West) Jordanhill Park development, led by project director David Sutherland, recently welcomed students from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
Housebuilder secures award for Edinburgh development
DANDARA is celebrating another Excellence Award for its Foxhall Gait development in the Kirkliston area of Edinburgh.
It follows the firm winning an award for...
Marshall awarded contract to build luxury Perthshire homes
MARSHALL Construction has landed a contract to build luxury housing for Athron Hill Development Company, near Milnathort.
The site is located in wooded grounds, which...
Institute goes live with all Modcons
THE Steel Construction Institute is to lead a new European project on the development of modular construction systems for high-rise buildings.
SCI, in partnership with...
Soft landscape works gather pace at new Aberdeen health facility
ABERDEEN-based Landform Ltd teamed up with Johnsons of Whixley Ltd to supply plants and complete the soft landscape contract element of the enabling works...
Traditional skills to the fore in Perthshire roofing project
NESTLED in 1,500 acres of rolling Perthshire countryside is Persie House, a stunning Edwardian mansion built in the early 20th century for Captain George...
Demolition work on fire-damaged Fife cinema nears completion
DEMOLITION work is nearing completion on a former cinema building in Lochgelly town centre.
The building was severely damaged by a fire in November and...
Frameworks help Esh step up social housing drive
ESH Border Construction has announced it is at the heart of Scotland's social housing drive following a raft of new framework partnerships.
The Livingston-based firm has teamed up with Link Group,...
Local businesses join Building for Growth Programme
HUB South West's eleventh Building for Growth programme is underway.
The six-week online-only business development initiative, which runs until September 23, is open to companies...
Morrison lands research facility extension project
MORRISON Construction is currently delivering the extension of the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).
The centre of excellence for manufacturing and engineering...
Newtongrange event celebrates low-carbon heating progress
VATTENFALL Heat UK and Midlothian Council have celebrated their joint venture known as Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL) at an event at the National Mining...
Linear to drive fit-out project for major transport operator
LINEAR Design & Construct has announced it has been appointed to deliver the fit-out of 49 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, which is set to become...
Hundreds of affordable homes added to Perth and Kinross’ housing stock
OVER 260 new affordable homes for rent were added to the housing stock in Perth and Kinross in 2024/25, a report to councillors in...
Milestone reached on Benbrack Wind Farm build
JONES Bros has reached a critical construction milestone on its build of Benbrack Wind Farm in Carsphairn, Dumfries and Galloway, on behalf of Red...
Championing change and collaboration to address sustainability challenges
By Richard Campbell, the new chair of the Institution of Structural Engineers Scotland, and director at Will Rudd Glasgow
Due to the combined understanding of...
BESA announces expanded industry awards shortlist
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards this year.
The 2023 Awards, sponsored by Mitsubishi...
Orkney to trial underfloor robot in home insulation bid
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors is to be trialled across selected homes in Orkney this month.
The trial will be managed...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends, but the work must go on
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
AS Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 comes to a close, our work in devising ways to...
Balfour Beatty appoints head of aviation
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Steve O’Sullivan as head of aviation, with a remit to provide strategic leadership on the company’s aviation projects.
His past experiences include...
Pacific Building unveils new brand identity to amplify ‘dynamic’ profile
PACIFIC Building has announced the launch of a new brand identity and completely updated website.
The new look marks a development of the original Pacific...
