‘Hard-hitting’ film released to help prevent construction suicides
A poignant new video has been released to highlight the issue of suicides in the UK and Ireland construction sector.
Almost 500 construction workers take...
Developer welcomes local feedback on Symington plans
A consultation event has been held regarding Banks Property’s plans to bring 120 new homes to Symington in South Ayrshire.
The Hamilton-based developer has thanked the...
Major boost for affordable housing in Glasgow’s west end as £10m project complete
CCG has completed work on the £10 million build of Partick Housing Association's (PHA) 46-home development on Bearsden Road in Anniesland.
Members of Glasgow City...
Balfour Beatty invests in the future
BALFOUR Beatty is committed to developing its apprentices to become the next generation of engineers and innovators in the industry. At a recent ‘Investing in...
Business park in Thornliebank on the market for offers over £9.5m
DM Hall is marketing Spiersbridge Business Park in Thornliebank alongside joint agent Lapsley McManus.
The 77,000 sq ft of office and industrial space, just ten...
‘Bold’ new policies required to kickstart building activity
THE fall in UK construction activity for the second consecutive month should be a 'wake-up call' that 'bold' new policies are needed, according to...
BESA Scotland golf day goes with a swing
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland's third annual golf day has been hailed a huge success after more than 70 members took part...
The lowdown on low U-value fenestration
Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...
LinkedIn group created for construction conflict avoidance community
THE RICS has created a LinkedIn Group which focuses on bringing together like-minded professionals who recognise the benefits of working collaboratively to avoid conflict...
Aberdeen event to showcase opportunities on multi-million pound projects
A variety of sub-contracting opportunities on two multi-million pound contracts are to be showcased at a meet the buyer event in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen City Council...
City Building employees graduate from new management qualification programme
SEVEN City Building employees have become the latest graduates of a management degree developed with Glasgow Caledonian University to support the next generation of...
Balfour Beatty helps Falkirk school with playground flooding issue
BALFOUR Beatty has delivered playground improvements at a local school as part of its contract to deliver Falkirk Council's A9/A904 Westfield improvement project.
Once complete,...
Trio of housebuilders break ground at new Hamilton site
WORK starts this week on 781 new private and social homes for rent at Cornhill Village, Hamilton as Cala Homes (West), Barratt Homes West...
Millar & Bryce to launch fourth conveyancing manual
LAND and property search specialist Millar & Bryce will launch its fourth conveyancing manual this summer, aimed at providing a resource for all conveyancers.
A...
New sports centre makes a big splash
Aberdeenshire’s newest leisure and community facility was officially opened in August by Scotland and Arsenal footballer Kim Little and Aberdeen Provost Jill Webster.
The Fraserburgh...
Edinburgh Napier students complete ‘world-first’ construction project in China
A team of students from Edinburgh Napier have completed a 'world-first' construction project in China based around sustainable bamboo building material.
The scholars helped build...
Sleepout event raises £130,000 for children’s charity
NETWORK Rail's fifth annual Sleepout event has helped raise over £130,000 to aid thousands of vulnerable children.
The rail organisation teamed up with the charity...
Falkirk Council eyes build of 600 new homes
FALKIRK Council has announced that it plans on building more than 600 news homes over the next five years.
The local authority said that planned...
Permission granted for new Bargeddie housing development
Planning permission has been granted for a new 160-home development at Glasgow Road, Bargeddie.
North Lanarkshire Council granted full planning permission to Ashfield Land and...
CBRE announces £2.4m sale of The Arc in Hillington Park
REAL estate advisor CBRE has completed the sale of The Arc in Hillington Park.
The asset was purchased by Danobe securities for £2.4 million,...
