Edison Group acquires Crown Architectural Systems
IRVINE-based construction, property and investment business Edison Group has completed the acquisition of Crown Architectural Systems.
Crown is located in the north east of England...
Edinburgh business launches project to help prevent fuel poverty
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has launched its Fuel Poverty Prevention Scheme, with the aim of helping households with their energy bills.
MD Mark Glasgow has...
New PM urged to honour commitments to home energy efficiency
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned incoming prime minister Rishi Sunak that the UK Government’s new agenda must strengthen small builders’ ability...
Breedon poised for £455m Lagan Group acquisition
BREEDON has confirmed it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Belfast-based Lagan Group (Holdings) for £455 million.
The business said the move will...
Engine Shed event will offer advice on retrofitting historic buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling is opening its doors this weekend for a free event focused on retrofitting historic buildings.
The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend,...
Contract awarded for transformation of Glasgow’s George Square
RAINTON Construction has secured the £20.5 million main contract for the transformation of Glasgow's George Square and the surrounding streets.
Work will begin in June,...
Demand for scaffolding blocks rises in Scotland
Owen Batham, sales & marketing director at Elite Precast Concrete, explains how scaffolding blocks can deliver multiple benefits in temporary works
IN construction, temporary works...
Federation of Master Builders staff raise £2,340 for Ukraine
FEDERATION of Master Builders (FMB) staff have raised £2,340 in aid of emergency support for the people of Ukraine.
The funds will be donated to...
Erskine youth football team nets support from local housebuilder
CALA Homes (West) has teamed up with an Erskine-based youth football team to provide new football kits.
The award-winning housebuilder, which is currently located at...
New guidance being developed for tall buildings in Glasgow city centre
GLASGOW City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings in the city centre which will help to inform decisions on their design...
Scottish building firms offered financial incentive for returned pallets
CONSTRUCTION, housebuilding, and builders' merchants across Scotland can claim a share of more than £1.5 million by returning bright green LOOP pallets for reuse.
That's...
Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics
SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics.
In recent times, the...
Work complete on £706,000 solar scheme near Falkirk
SCOTTISH Water has completed work on a £706,000 green energy scheme at a site near Falkirk which is set to save around 135 tonnes...
CR Smith resumes apprenticeship programme
CR Smith has announced the resumption of its apprenticeship programme following the introduction of Covid-19 protocols and full risk assessment with partners Fife College...
First sod cut on £15m Clydebank heating project
WORK on West Dunbartonshire Council’s new heating system has officially begun with the first sod cut.
The £15 million project forms part of the regeneration...
Can industry hit its target?
This year will see the industry get an indication of the progress being made in the Europe-wide drive to recycle 70% of construction waste...
Galliford Try confirms job cuts after construction review
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed personnel numbers will reduce by up to 350 following a review of its construction business.
The firm announced earlier this year...
Glasgow’s draft local housing plan sets objectives for next five years
FIVE priorities for Glasgow's local housing plan (LHP) have been identified by the city's local authority.
The LHP assesses housing need and demand in Glasgow,...
£2.7m Edinburgh hotel transformation complete
3DReid has announced the completion of a £2.7 million hotel refurbishment in Edinburgh.
The building - a former student residence - has been transformed into...
Scotland’s first immersive safety leadership training centre opens in Perth
SCOTLAND'S first immersive safety leadership training centre has been officially opened in Perth.
SSE's new £2.5 million Faskally Safety Leadership Centre will welcome 7,000 people...
