Proposed Berwick wind farm could create 4,650 jobs during construction
SSE Renewable's proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm could create around 4,650 direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase, an economic study has said.
Carried...
£59m Edinburgh development tipped to set new low-carbon standard
GRAHAM has commenced construction on a new £59 million low-carbon development in Edinburgh which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes.
The Burnet Point scheme...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies appoints group operations manager
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Jake Valente as its first group operations manager as the Edinburgh-based firm continues to expand.
Mr Valente...
Hardies completes acquisition of Aberdeen quantity surveying practice
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has acquired Aberdeen-based quantity surveying practice BDG Thomson Gray.
The move has been described as bolstering Hardies’ offering in the...
RGU graduate apprenticeship course secures CIOB accreditation
ROBERT Gordon University’s graduate apprenticeship (GA) in construction and the built environment has received professional accreditation from The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) for...
Housebuilder launches four new developments across Scotland
AVANT Homes has announced the launch of the first homes at four new developments to deliver 622 new-build properties in Scotland.
The housebuilder said the...
Work begins on build of housing development in Drumchapel
CRUDEN Homes has commenced work on the build of 48 new homes in the Drumchapel area of Glasgow.
The housebuilder said that the build comes...
Sector urged to improve building standards compliance
SCOTTISH construction firms have been urged to make sure they are complying with building standards regulations.
The call has come from Ann O’Connell, a specialist in...
Contract awarded for build of new Dunfermline homes
DUNDAS Estates is to lead the build of 12 new homes in Dunfermline on behalf of Fife Council.
The 'much-needed' new council houses will be...
Clark Contracts partners with Motherwell schools to deliver STEM event
MOTHERWELL primary school pupils have gained first‑hand insight into the construction industry through a specialised careers and STEM event organised by Clark Contracts.
The event...
Quarry buy proves Red letter day for Wm Hamilton & Sons
PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering.
The business, which can trace its roots back...
Calls for planning system to improve public trust
THE Scottish Government's Planning Bill has been described as a 'crucial chance' to ease the nation's housing problems by Homes for Scotland.
The trade body,...
Golf site teed up for new homes
STRATHAVEN Golf Club is selling a 1.92 acre site, which will be the location for new homes in the area.
A portion of land next...
New study provides ‘cautious note of optimism’ for construction
A new study has found that the construction industry is rallying from the aftermath of the lockdown period as builders report 'steady' workflow and...
3DReid Student Prize 2023 winner announced
3DReid has named Warren D’Souza from the University of Bath as the winner of this year's Student Prize award.
Tutors were invited to nominate one...
First Minister breaks ground on Stratheden project
A milestone in the construction of the new £4.4 million Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) at Stratheden Hospital in Cupar was reached when First...
Hardies sees ‘significant increase’ in demand for funder monitoring role
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants claims to be experiencing a 'significant increase' in demand for its funder independent surveyor monitoring service.
Cruden marks record development pipeline worth over £1 billion
CRUDEN is entering what it has said is one of the strongest period in its 83-year history with a record development pipeline worth more...
217 jobs go as Stewart Milne Group enters administration
STEWART Milne Group has entered administration with over 200 employees being made redundant.
Insolvency practitioners from Teneo Financial Advisory Limited have been appointed as joint...
Work begins on build of new £42m leisure and day care centre in Bearsden
MCLAUGHLIN and Harvey has commenced work on the build of the new £42.5 million Allander Leisure and Day Care Centre in Bearsden.
The East Dunbartonshire...
