Springfield hands over ‘ambitious’ affordable homes development in Forres
GRAMPIAN Housing Association has completed the handover of what has been described as 'one of the most ambitious energy-efficient affordable homes building programmes in...
Contractor calls for review of business support fund
A West Lothian building contractor says the Coronavirus Business Support Fund is 'failing' and is calling for an 'urgent review' of the system.
Ashwood Scotland,...
Planning application launched for £15m urban park in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN City Council has launched a planning application for the build of a £15 million urban park in Queen Street.
The park would be a...
Network Rail begins £1.1m Orbiston Viaduct project
SPECIALIST engineers have commenced work on a £1.1 million project to future-proof Orbiston Viaduct in North Lanarkshire.
The Network Rail project will look to extend...
Lack of office space drives Glasgow demand for ‘high quality’ refurbishments
REFURBISHMENT rents could outstrip rents on new-builds in Glasgow next year, with the city at 'tipping point' due to a lack of new office...
Aberdeen firm to deliver city’s third Cruyff Court
A local contractor has been appointed to deliver Aberdeen's third Cruyff Court in the Tillydrone area of the city.
Hunter Construction (Aberdeen) will begin work...
New stadium could keep Accies in Hamilton
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has expressed concern at the recent announcement that Hamilton Academical Football Club is to relocate its games outside the town.
The Scottish...
Work placements help youngsters prepare for construction careers
EIGHT senior pupils from Edinburgh secondary schools have taken their first steps in the construction industry after receiving extended work placements from Robertson Group.
The...
Malcolm Group concludes ‘largest’ Scottish lockdown industrial deal
CANMOOR has announced that Malcolm Group has agreed terms for 67,000 sq ft of warehouse space at Westway Park in Renfrew - representing the largest lockdown industrial deal...
Barratt reports ‘solid operating performance in uncertain market’
BARRATT Developments has announced the firm's half-year results highlight a 'solid' operating performance in an 'uncertain' market.
Revenue for the six-month period ending December 31,...
Tilbury Douglas strengthens board with double appointment
TILBURY Douglas Construction has appointed two new board members.
Sarah McCallion, HR director at Tilbury Douglas, and Suzannah Harris, general counsel at Tilbury Douglas, have...
Landmark GRAHAM schemes named in top 1% of UK construction sites
Two construction projects being delivered for Rolls Royce and The Ulster Hospital have won awards which place them among the top 1% of UK...
New graphic helps public understand essential construction work
A new infographic has been unveiled, which aims to provide clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key...
Former first ministers back campaign for regulation of electrical sector
FORMER first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have thrown their weight behind SELECT's long-running campaign for regulation of the electrical industry.
The senior SNP...
University event looks to break down barriers for underrepresented groups in STEM
AN upcoming University of Dundee event is aiming to spark new ideas on how to encourage traditionally underrepresented groups to choose careers in STEM...
Certifications tipped to help unlock K-Briq potential
THE K-Briq has evolved from a ‘nice idea’ to a genuine solution for the global construction industry in its quest to meet pressing environmental...
Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts hands over affordable housing development
THE keys have been handed over for a £4.4 million affordable housing development in Kilmarnock, delivered by Mactaggart & Mickel Contracts, a division of the...
DM Hall’s property services department targets further growth
DM Hall has announced its legal search and property services department increased its turnover by 13% in 2021 and is projecting further 'substantial' increases...
Robertson Partnership Homes appoints new MD
ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has announced the appointment of John Baggley as its new MD.
He joins from CCG (Scotland) Ltd, where he was a board...
The performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Gary Allen, project specification manager at Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland, discusses the performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Despite offering design freedom and building...
