Real estate advisor targets growth in Scotland with two senior hires
Avison Young is targeting growth in Scotland after announcing two senior appointments to its building consultancy and land and development teams.
Stewart Taylor joins as...
Graham extends its local contribution
CONSTRUCTION work has started on an extension to Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis.
Graham Construction, the main contractor for the refurbishment of Lews Castle, revealed it...
Story Homes submits plans to bring 108 new properties to Dumfries
STORY Homes has submitted a full planning application to Dumfries & Galloway Council for a proposed new phase of development at its Summerpark site...
New Grove cranes lift steel firm
STRUCTURAL steelwork and steel erection contractor, J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd, has welcomed an additional two new Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet....
Windows in Scotland’s listed buildings are ‘vulnerable’ warns expert
A team from Heriot-Watt University has warned that listed buildings in Scotland are at risk of losing their ‘character’ and ‘aesthetic’ because of the...
Urban regeneration specialist begins consultation for Sauchiehall Street site
URBAN regeneration specialist Vita Group has announced a series of consultation events will take place as it begins to shape plans for the former...
Glasgow’s waterfront regeneration plans gather pace
THE regeneration of Glasgow's waterfront is gathering pace, with a series of new developments at an eight-acre site at Central Quay tipped to strengthen...
Finalists announced for the 2024 NASC Scaffolding Excellence Awards
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the shortlisted candidates for the 2024 ScaffEx24 Scaffolding Excellence Awards.
This year's nominees are said to demonstrate...
BAM completes build of new £50m Fife school
FIFE Council has officially taken ownership of Madras College in St Andrews, after BAM Construction completed work on the new £50 million school.
Construction first...
Report highlights ‘key role’ infrastructure plays in Scottish Government’s wider goals
A new report has been published detailing the Scottish Futures Trust's (SFT) progress in supporting the Scottish Government's national performance framework.
The document highlights that,...
Research shows construction equipment sales remain ‘strong’ in the UK
SALES of construction equipment in the UK remained 'strong' in July at 31% above the levels seen in the same month last year, new...
Edinburgh-based glamping design consultancy launches academy
A leading glamping design consultancy has launched an academy offering free advice to people wishing to start up a similar business.
The move, from Edinburgh-based...
Mitsubishi acquires University of Strathclyde spin-out
A Glasgow renewable technology firm has vowed to take its work to the 'next level' after being acquired by Mitsubishi.
University of Strathclyde spin-out, Smarter...
Union calls for ‘radical action’ to address skills shortages
THE Unite union has claimed the construction industry is in 'denial' over skills shortages.
The union has renewed its calls for 'radical action' in the...
Construction starts on final stage of Forth Valley National Treatment Centre
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the build of a new inpatient ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.
The project marks the final stage...
New contractor to be appointed for Livingston build following firm’s collapse
A new contractor is set to be appointed to deliver West Lothian Council's Almondvale Crescent development following the financial administration of Connect Modular.
The Ayrshire...
SES appointed to £84m University of Glasgow development
SES Engineering Services (SES) has announced it has been appointed by Multiplex to deliver an £84 million project at the University of Glasgow.
The...
Winchburgh prepares to welcome ‘premium’ housing development
A new 143-home development of premium properties is set for launch in Winchburgh, West Lothian.
The town, which is tipped to grow from a population...
Lighthouse Charity encourages construction workers to continue talking
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is raising awareness of the importance of talking about wellbeing issues with friends and colleagues.
It explained that, with over...
UK builders merchants’ offer support amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THREE of Britain’s largest builders merchants' have written to the UK secretary of state offering their support during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Alok Sharma...
