Builders flock to sample simple service
A pioneering service from planners at The Highland Council has proved a hit with developers.
The scheme helps make the planning process more effective by...
New book charts Glasgow’s 21st-century architectural evolution
A new book marks a celebration of Glasgow's architectural evolution since the turn of the millennium.
Glasgow From Above blends architectural commentary with striking aerial...
Paisley hospice hails support from housebuilder
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with the ACCORD Hospice in Paisley to donate £25 for each home sold and legally completed at...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts local causes in Aberdeen
BARRATT Developments North Scotland has donated £1,000 to Streetsport Scotland and to Bucksburn Community Council, as part of its latest Community Fund giveaway.
As the...
Paisley contractor spreads Christmas cheer across central Scotland
PAISLEY-based The JR Group has donated more than 1,700 selection boxes to charities and organisations across central Scotland.
The contractor selected ten groups to support...
APS awards celebrate health and safety risk management
THE ninth annual APS National Awards resulted in a number of organisations being awarded for work in construction design risk management.
Held in London, the ceremony, which...
Making tax digital: what is it and how will it affect the construction industry?
Tom Walker, partner at Wellers, the SME accountants, discusses the UK Government’s changes to the Income Tax Self Assessment and what self-employed workers need...
Thomas & Adamson appointed to “flagship” retail project
THOMAS & Adamson have been appointed principal designer of the new "flagship" store for Johnstons of Elgin.
Due to open in Edinburgh's Multrees Walk early...
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
Plans launched for build of centre of excellence for food and drink in Aberdeen
PLANS have been submitted for the build of a development hub for food and drink businesses in the north east of Scotland.
If given the...
Housebuilder to launch 85-home Bonnyrigg development
MILLER Homes is launching a new development in Midlothian, bringing 85 homes to the market town of Bonnyrigg.
Dalhousie Gate will comprise a mix of...
New finance director appointed by Hart Builders
MARTIN Cooper has been appointed finance director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
A chartered accountant, Martin has previously filled the role of...
Contractors make progress on build of Peterhead substation
SSEN Transmission has said that 'excellent' progress is being made five months into the build of its new substation in Peterhead.
Main contractor Balfour Beatty...
Fire safety firm set for £2.5m expansion of its East Kilbride site
EAST Kilbride-based United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has received a grant award of £835,000 from Scottish Enterprise towards an expansion project totalling £2.5...
Burns & McDonnell expands UK presence with substations framework appointment
Burns & McDonnell has announced it has increased its footprint in the UK transmission market by joining the SSEN Transmission engineering, procurement and construction...
Barclays issues scams warning to construction SMEs
BARCLAYS has issued a warning to the construction and property sector after new data revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third...
Mulholland Contracts steps up apprentice recruitment plans
MULHOLLAND Contracts has announced plans to recruit 50 new staff members in the run up to the firm's 50th birthday celebrations in 2024.
Ahead of...
Silver status for Ayrshire timber frame kit specialist
DC Timber Systems has achieved silver status accreditation by the Structural Timber Association (STA), through its STA Assure scheme.
The move marks the first award...
CGI images help bring TECA project to life
NEW computer-generated images of The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) have been released as the project enters its final phase of construction.
The multi-million pound venue...
Scotland’s Towns Conference 2025 set to be ‘biggest yet’
THIS year's Scotland's Towns Conference is poised to be the biggest yet, organiser Scotland’s Towns Partnership (SPT) has said.
The annual showcase on the innovations...
