Work begins on £7.2m transformation of Dumbarton’s oldest building
WORK is underway on the transformation of Dumbarton's oldest building into a library and museum.
Clark Contracts is leading the £7.2 million Glencairn House project...
New Stirling student accommodation facility on course to open this year
A new 159-bed student accommodation project is underway in Stirling.
Maven Capital Partners is behind plans for the development, which will be Maven’s 12th purpose-built student accommodation...
‘New generation’ of office building in Aberdeen launched to market
CBRE has announced the launch to market of The Apex office development in Dyce, Aberdeen.
Acting alongside Graham and Sibbald, CBRE has been instructed to...
CITB and DWP sign agreement to boost construction career opportunities
A new agreement signed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Department for Work and Pensions is tipped to enable thousands of...
Refugees set to boost sector workforce after securing certifications
REFUGEES in Dundee have been hailed after they successfully completed the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Safety, Health, and Environment for Construction Workers course.
It...
Miller Homes acquires Dumbarton site ahead of 81-home development
MILLER Homes has acquired a 13-acre site on Cardross Road in Dumbarton, which will be the location for 81 new properties.
The site has been...
Glasgow office development celebrates construction milestone
HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street office development has celebrated another construction milestone with the start of the installation of three acres of glazing on...
PERI expands UK scaffolding offering
PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team.
The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
Plans approved for 5-star Glasgow ‘glamping’ site
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new five-star 'glamping' site in Glasgow.
Craigmaddie Glamping will be set in a two-acre greenfield area just north...
Brexit uncertainty adds to sector challenges
THE latest ONS construction figures show a "mixed" picture for the industry, with Brexit uncertainty reportedly having an impact.
The all work series decreased by...
RSPB makes call to Scottish Parliament over ‘perilous’ state of nature
THE RSPB has called on the Scottish Parliament to introduce a host of new measures to protect nature in the country.
The wildlife charity said...
CDM 2015 draft guidance published
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published draft guidance on the legal requirements in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).
Subject to parliamentary...
Aberdeen eyes beach rejuvenation with £20m levelling up fund bid
ABERDEEN City Council has submitted a £20 million bid to rejuvenate its beach area to the UK Government's levelling up fund 2.
The plans for...
Trade body appoints new director of planning
Housebuilding industry body, Homes for Scotland (HFS), has promoted Tammy Adams to the position of Director of Planning.
Tammy’s new role will see her responsible...
‘Major’ changes afoot in Scottish housing market as workers reassess lifestyle priorities
PROPERTY professionals have warned that 'major' changes in the Scottish housing market are afoot in the post-lockdown world.
With working from home (WFH) remaining prevalent -...
Trade body’s digital annual report highlights response to Covid crisis
TRADE body SELECT has released its first ever digital annual report, outlining how the organisation has dealt with one of the most challenging years...
Timber frame specialist appoints local haulier as sole logistics partner
KIRKWOOD Timber Frame has appointed Aberdeen-based Dyce Carriers as its sole logistics partner.
The move has been described as enabling Kirkwood to deliver its timber...
Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street set for ‘significant’ improvement in £5.7m project
WORK is to begin late this month on the Sauchiehall precinct and Cambridge Street avenue project in Glasgow.
The £5.7 million project will connect the...
Aberdeen site will help satisfy demand for hybrid workspaces
A new flexible workspace, operated by Regus, is opening at Craigshaw Business Park in Aberdeen as demand for hybrid working soars.
IWG, a provider of...
Over £25m to be invested in community projects
MORE than £25 million is to be invested in disadvantaged and remote communities around Scotland to support regeneration and employment projects.
The money from the...
