Procast ramps up decarbonisation ambitions with Heat Network Scotland membership
PROCAST Group has joined Heat Network Scotland as the firm continues its efforts to support the transition to low-carbon heat and help accelerate the...
Insurance reinstatement contractor relocates to larger Edinburgh HQ
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-headquartered insurance reinstatement contractor, has relocated to a larger base in response to increasing demand.
The firm’s new head office is located in...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards launched
THE search is underway for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
Organised jointly by CECA...
RTPI Scotland report highlights ‘stark’ challenges facing local planning authorities
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has released its ‘Resourcing the Planning Service’ report, which is described as providing a 'stark' outline of...
Amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland falls
THE amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland has fallen by more than a quarter since 2016, according to the Scottish Government's latest...
Housing association secures £10m credit facility
KINGDOM Housing Association has confirmed it has agreed a revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank during the Covid-19 period after an open tender...
270 jobs saved as JRL Group acquires McMullen Facades
McMullen Facades has been acquired by construction services firm JRL Group, retaining 270 jobs.
The specialist facade contractor entered administration on 20 November following the...
Narro appoints new MD
EMPLOYEE-owned structural and civil engineering consultancy Narro has announced a leadership transition, with Robbie Templeton succeeding Ben Adam as MD.
Following the transition, Robbie Templeton...
Traditional construction methods chosen for mixed-use Gorbals project
CCG has announced it is making "strong progress" at a new mixed-use development for New Gorbals Housing Association in Glasgow.
The residential and office scheme,...
Housebuilding duo mark leadership qualification with tree planting
AN Aberdeen housebuilder has celebrated two team members completing a leadership qualification by dedicating a tree to them.
Sales administrator Jo Langley and senior quantity...
Housebuilders welcome new construction apprentices in the north of Scotland
THE Springfield Group has welcomed 16 new apprentices, recruited across the organisation's Tulloch Homes and Springfield Properties businesses.
With sites across Moray and Highlands, the...
BDP scoops top prize for university project
BDP has picked up the top prize in the higher education and campus category in this year's AJ Retrofit Awards, for the firm's work at the...
Steel and cladding specialist shortlisted for top environmental award
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding specialist KR Group has been shortlisted for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The family business is the only north...
“Strong” interest in Glasgow modular build student complex
BOOKINGS have "exceeded expectations" for a new modular build student accommodation complex in Glasgow.
true Student is behind the 589-room development in the city's west end,...
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...
Build of new childcare facility complete in Inverness
MORGAN Sindall has completed works on the build of a childcare building at Hilton Primary School in Inverness.
The purpose-built facility has capacity for 129...
Trust Housing Association appoints new chair following AGM
TRUST Housing Association has announced the appointment of David Knight as its new chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson who has stepped down after four...
Korea turns to Orkney firm for new energy test site
THE Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) has contracted the European Marine Energy (EMEC) in Orkney to support the development of its...
Ryden strengthens Aberdeen project management team
COMMERCIAL real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as associate in its project management team in Aberdeen.
Ron has experience across several sectors in...
Non-domestic rates appeals backlog could push businesses ‘over the edge’
PROPERTY specialists have warned that the Scottish Government's decision to postpone non-domestic rates revaluation by a year to April 2023 will push more businesses...
