Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project
HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...
Passivhaus Trust sets out key recommendations for Scottish equivalent standard
THE Passivhaus Trust has set out its key recommendations for how a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard could be delivered.
The Scottish Government's proposal...
Towns in North Lanarkshire to be transformed in £1.2 billion plans
TOWNS and communities in North Lanarkshire are to be transformed into 'vibrant, thriving, sustainable' places under £1.243 billion plans.
North Lanarkshire Council said that local...
Glasgow’s Anderston Station to undergo ‘critical’ refurbishment work
GLASGOW'S Anderston Station is to re-open in early June following 'critical' work on its entrance, booking office, concourse and platforms, Network Rail has announced.
The...
“Strong collaboration” is key to Ashworth revamp
HAVING already completing the first two phases of a major refurbishment project for the University of Edinburgh, ISG is now set to start the third and final...
Apprentices join team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 improvement project
THREE new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/A904 improvement project.
The trio have each been offered 18-month roles with Balfour Beatty and...
McLaughlin Construction to start work on £14m Irvine harbour regeneration
CONTRACTOR McLaughlin Construction will start work on a £14 million regeneration project for the harbourside area of Irvine in January.
The Great Harbour is a...
Contractor sought for Forth Bridge Experience after plans given approval
PLANS for the creation of a new visitor attraction at the Forth Bridge have been given the go ahead by the City of Edinburgh...
Housebuilder acquires 45-acre Cambuslang site
MILLER Homes has secured a 45-acre site in Hallside, Cambuslang. The development will comprise 182 three, four and five-bedroom homes.
The housebuilder said Cambuslang has been...
hub South West projects nominated for international award
TWO construction projects spearheaded by hub South West have been nominated in the best education and higher education category of the 2020 Partnership Awards.
The...
Building services contractor adds to senior team
CASTLE Building Services has appointed David Mathieson as senior quantity surveyor.
David, who is originally from Paisley, previously held the position of senior quantity surveyor...
Maxi reports ‘excellent’ financial results in ‘increasingly difficult’ commercial environment
MAXI Caledonian, the ultimate holding company of Maxi Haulage, Maxi Construction and Maxi Warehousing, has reported an increase in turnover and profit for the...
Housebuilder donates 77 gift bags to toy bank after urgent appeal
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has responded to an urgent appeal for donations to The Renfrewshire Toy Bank by donating 77 bags of toys.
The volunteer-led...
Major milestone reached on Naver Bridge build
WORKS on the Naver Bridge replacement scheme, on the A836 section of the North Coast 500 route near Bettyhill in the Highlands, have reached...
Plans approved to transform ex-Bellahouston Academy annex into affordable flats
AN annex of the former Bellahouston Academy in Glasgow that once housed a gym and swimming pool is set to be transformed into 36...
Number of empty homes brought back into use in Scotland increases by 35%
MORE than 1,150 empty homes in Scotland were brought back into use last year, according to new figures published by the Scottish Empty Homes...
Housebuilder maintains support for historic Fife rural event
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (East) has been named as a key sponsor of the West Fife Show for a seventh consecutive year.
The agricultural event returns...
Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter
MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers.
From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...
Considerate Constructors Scheme crowns “most considerate” companies
Four companies received the top accolade at the recent Considerate Constructors Scheme National Awards.
The national scheme was established by the construction industry in a...
Refurbished St Andrew’s Hospice “exceeds expectations”
THE £9 million refurbishment of St Andrew's Hospice has been completed.
Construction company CCG has handed over the keys to the charity’s chief executive Bruce...
