‘Transformative’ Glasgow City Deal programme gathers pace
THE Glasgow City Region Deal has resulted in more than £405 million being spent to date on infrastructure improvements, and business and employment programmes.
The...
Scottish firm looks to progress ‘breakthrough’ ventilation technology
A Scottish firm is seeking second round funding for what it says could be a breakthrough in wearable technology and a potential solution to...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd scoops top building contractor award
RENFREWSHIRE-based specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) is celebrating after winning the Scottish Building Contractor of the Year Award at the Construction Awards...
House prices in Scotland seen to fall for first time in three years
HOUSE prices in Scotland are seen to have fallen for the first time in over three years, according to the July Royal Institution of...
Regeneration specialist snaps up development site at gateway to west Edinburgh
A mixed-use development site at the gateway to west Edinburgh at Maybury has been purchased by sustainable regeneration specialists, Summix.
In a deal brokered by...
CIH Scotland launches Agenda for Change
The Chartered Institute for Housing (CIH) in Scotland has launched its ‘Agenda for Change’ at its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.
The document was released in...
Covid-19 forces delay to new smoke alarm regulations
THE Scottish Government is to delay new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by 12 months.
The impact of Covid-19 was cited as the...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
Consultation events will highlight Glasgow student accommodation plans
TREC Capital Glasgow Limited, a Martley Capital Group company, is inviting members of the local community to two public consultation events regarding proposals for...
Procast delivers again on Christmas caring
CONSTRUCTION, energy and property contractor Procast has again shown its support for young people who are forced to become carers for others.
For the fifth...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘solid’ performance in full-year results for 2023
BALFOUR Beatty has reported a 7% rise in revenue to £9.6 billion in its full-year results for 2023.
Underlying profit from operations from earnings-based businesses...
Morrison on a 100-mile trek as water works get under way
ONE hundred miles of pipework will be upgraded as part of a scheme to improve drinking water quality for 20,000 homes in Aberdeen.
The £5.3m...
Growing flood risk requires fresh approach to delivery and funding
Stephen Taylor, associate director at Turner & Townsend, explores how Scotland can deliver a fresh approach to delivering flood protection schemes
THE impact of climate...
Scottish organisations call for clarity on National Insurance contributions
A letter raising concerns over the impending increase to National Insurance contributions has been signed by 48 organisations in Scotland.
Signatories include the likes of...
Repairs and maintenance organisation launches apprentice recruitment drive
INVERCLYDE-based repairs and maintenance organisation Home Fix Scotland (HFS) is recruiting for up to seven apprentices.
Prospective apprenticeships are being offered in joinery, electrical, plastering,...
Engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ to complete £1m Dalmuir project
NETWORK Rail has completed its £1 million project to upgrade ageing track near Dalmuir Station.
The organisation said that the investment will help to drive...
Double award triumph for Edinburgh development
THE Crescent at Donaldson’s in Edinburgh was named Best Luxury Development and Best Apartment Scheme at the WhatHouse? Awards 2019.
The double triumph makes the Richard...
2025 RIAS Awards shortlist announced
TWO distilleries, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school in Perth, and a North Lanarkshire community hub are among 21 projects shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation...
Shortlist announced for Homes for Scotland Awards 2015
THE shortlist for Scotland’s premier home building industry awards has been announced as trade body Homes for Scotland gears up for its largest ever ceremony...
Campion reports ‘excellent’ sales rates amidst ‘rocketing’ price inflation
DUNFERMLINE-headquartered housebuilder Campion Homes has reported 'positive' financial results for the year ended June 2021 despite the pandemic-related challenges.
Announcing its full year results, Campion...
