Trade body highlights 35% fall in number of new homes built in Scotland
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has highlighted a 35% fall in the number of new homes built in the year to end December 2020.
The figures...
Work underway on new Denny Eastern Access Road
WORK to complete the Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) is underway with contractor RJ McLeod setting up on-site ahead of the 12-month project.
Falkirk Council...
WSP growth leads to key posts
GLOBAL professional services consultancy WSP has appointed Glasgow-based Pete Dunbar (pictured) to a new position of deputy operations director for its UK structures arm,...
Work to get underway on ‘key’ junction on Edinburgh to Dundee line
NETWORK Rail is to invest £4 million to renew a 'key' junction on the line between Edinburgh and Dundee.
It will see 'major' upgrade works...
Local firm begins build of Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court
WORK is underway on the build of Aberdeen's third Cruyff Court in the Tillydrone area of the city.
The two existing courts were built by...
Ex-Aberdeen care home among 25 lots set to go under the hammer
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors’ latest commercial property auction will feature 25 properties and development land across Scotland going under the hammer.
Amongst the lots for sale...
Local firms help meet milestone on major SSEN Transmission project
THE first of 47 steel lattice towers has been fully assembled along the 13.3km route of SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV...
Taylor Wimpey goes green on project
Residential developer Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been involved in an “innovative” project that will provide free water butts to 80 new homes.
Taylor Wimpey...
Apprentices lend a hand to Drumchapel organisation
A team of apprentice joiners from City Building have been putting their skills to good use to support a Drumchapel-based initiative that provides training...
Land acquired for 134-home Edinburgh development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land at Gilmerton Station Road in Edinburgh ahead of plans to deliver 134 new homes.
The proposal for Farrier...
Scots manufacturer receives £1m funding boost to support PPE production
LIVINGSTON-based manufacturer Empteezy, which specialises in spill control solutions, has secured a £1 million CBILS funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to support...
McLaughlin & Harvey team completes Three Peaks Challenge to raise £40,000 for charity
COLLEAGUES from McLaughlin & Harvey's Bristol office have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds and awareness for Heart Heroes, the...
University to launch ‘unrivalled’ centre focused on health and safety
THE University of Strathclyde is to launch a new centre focused on education, research, and professional development in health and safety.
The move is designed...
Plans unveiled for Troon Station redevelopment
THE final design for the redevelopment of Troon Station have been unveiled by Network Rail.
After the train station's main building was destroyed in a...
Judging panel revealed for Scottish Design Awards 2024
THE judging panel has been announced for the Scottish Design Awards 2024.
Each judge will be tasked with assessing the best architecture and design projects...
RSK makes senior appointment to boost rail sector growth
ADRIAN Calder has been appointed business development director for the rail sector at RSK Group.
The environmental, engineering and technical services business said rail is a...
NASC expands global reach with latest MOU
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and Malaysian Occupational Scaffolding Association (MOSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), cementing close relations between the...
Research reveals rise in demand and supply in Scottish housing market
THE latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey has revealed a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market.
Surveyors...
Knight Frank strengthens Scottish team with senior valuations specialist
KNIGHT Frank has appointed Harry Hawksby to lead its new trading business valuations service in Scotland.
He joins the commercial property consultancy as a partner...
CLF launches plan to help drive a more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland's construction industry designed to encourage the development of a 'more...
