Trade bodies team up to deliver ‘no deal’ Brexit support
HAE EHA (Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association) has teamed up with the AIF (Access Industry Forum) in a consortium which has been...
New venture is music to the ears of Edinburgh construction boss
A Scottish construction manager has launched a music company to help build up the arts sector in Scotland – and raise money for charity.
Edinburgh...
Reflective membrane tech boosts Z House initiative
GLIDEVALE Protect has revealed that the firm’s insulating wall membranes are delivering an ‘airtight and energy efficient’ building envelope at a timber frame concept...
Wood burning stoves to be permitted in new homes and buildings
WOOD burning stoves will now be permitted in new homes and buildings, following a review of the new build heat standard commissioned by Scottish...
Appearances can be deceptive when it comes to older buildings
‘DON’T judge a book by its cover’ might be a well-worn cliché but, when it comes to determining the fate of old or historical...
Firm appointed to build £3.1m low temperature energy network in Glasgow
FORTH Electrical Services (FES) has been appointed by Clyde Gateway to construct a low temperature energy network in a £3.1 million project.
It will supply...
New chapter for young people thanks to firm’s investment
HOUSEBUILDER Story Homes has welcomed 11 new trainees as part of its ongoing investment in young people.
Developing future talent has been a long-term aim...
Report recommends that Glasgow metro plans progress
A metro system could be delivered in the Glasgow city region, after a three year report recommended that its business case and delivery plan...
Winners of BESA Industry Awards 2025 announced at record event
MORE than 500 attendees have celebrated a record breaking 2025 Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Industry Awards.
Almost 150 companies and individuals were recognised across...
Edinburgh’s Botanic Gardens set to bloom
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has received the backing of city councillors to proceed with a £70 million development.
‘Landmark’ Edinburgh BTR development marks major milestone
DEVELOPER and operator PLATFORM_ has taken handover of the first phase of its flagship build-to-rent (BTR) development in Bonnington, Edinburgh.
Forward-funded by Heimstaden Bostad, and...
Stephenson Halliday adds to senior team with double appointment
STEPHENSON Halliday has appointed Julia Frost as a director and Adam McConaghy as principal planner in its Edinburgh office.
Julia's previous roles include planning director...
CBRE adds to Glasgow team with key appointment
CBRE has strengthened its advisory and transactions team in Glasgow with the appointment of Kirsty McKenzie.
She has joined as a data analyst and is...
New research shows housing market activity ‘remains strong’ in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S housing market activity remained 'strong' in September, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey research.
Buyer enquiries and...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity announces new initiatives
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced new initiatives to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
It is launching three new masterclasses to complement its...
Consultation to launch on future of eight Aberdeen multi-storey flats
AN 'extensive' consultation is set to launch on the future of eight multi-storeys in Aberdeen city centre.
Views will be sought from residents and owners...
New research highlights fall in enquiries for small building firms
NEW research has found that almost half (47%) of UK master builder companies reported a fall in enquiries for new work in Q4 2023,...
Build of £20m Reston train station nears completion
THE new £20 million fully accessible Reston train station is to open in May, Transport Scotland has confirmed.
Bam Nuttall has led works on the...
Trade body slams ‘unacceptable’ average decision time for major housing applications
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has branded the latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 - showing a 17-week increase in the average decision...
Hart Builders event will outline local construction opportunities
HART Builders, part of the Cruden Group, is inviting potential partners to a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Borders College next week to support...
