Application submitted to transform former NHS Glasgow HQ into flats
A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former NHS Glasgow headquarters into residential flats.
Mosaic Architecture + Design submitted the application...
Bid specialist “on track” for £1 million turnover in 2019
BID and tender specialist AM Bid has reported a record 57% rise in turnover for the year ended September 30 2018. This amounts to...
NFRC launches new campaign to identify fragile roof risks
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched a new campaign to identify risk and prevent falls from height.
Don’t Fall for Fragile is designed to...
Story Homes expands into new Newcastle office
STORY Homes is opening its first permanent Newcastle base at the end of September following a £100k re-fit of Panther House at the Newcastle...
A82 improvement work begins
A million pound contract which will see major repairs and improvements to the A82 in the North West Highlands is underway.
Transport Minister Derek Mackay...
Edinburgh consultancy launches new service to help boost clients’ green credentials
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced the launch of a new green investment service to help property investment funds meet environmental targets.
The...
£1.4m project set to explore remote ultrasonic imaging
A £1.4 million project to examine how ultrasonic imaging can be delivered remotely has been tipped to 'revolutionise' the quality of manufacturing processes.
The three-year...
Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
Siblings complete nursery build at their former school
CORRIGAN Contractors has completed the build of a new nursery building at Ardgour Primary School in the Highlands.
The local firm completed the works alongside...
New Scottish tax aims to encourage use of recycled materials in construction
A new Scottish tax aimed at encouraging the use of recycled materials in construction has been unanimously approved by the Scottish Government.
The aggregates tax...
Online commercial property auction features 24 lots across Scotland
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors' latest commercial property auction will feature 24 properties and development land located across Scotland.
Set to go under the hammer in a...
Glidevale Protect highlights importance of choice whilst achieving compliance
FOLLOWING updates to the NHBC standards, building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has revealed it is supporting housebuilders, developers, architects and contractors with technical information...
New park is child’s play at Countesswells community
THE new community of Countesswells has celebrated the opening of its first children's playpark.
Twelve children from families who have moved into the new neighbourhood...
Project to preserve Greenock Town Hall underway
A £2 million project to preserve Greenock Town Hall for future generations is underway with work expected to last until early November.
The historic 19th...
Robertson director presented with Industry Excellence accolade
RAYMOND More, business development director for Robertson Northern, has been presented with an Industry Excellence award at the Highland Construction and Property Dinner.
Nominated for his...
McLaughlin & Harvey and RJ McLeod to lead utilities framework in Scotland
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey and RJ McLeod have been appointed to lead a £1 billion SCAPE utilities works and services framework in Scotland.
Kier and McLaughlin...
Green light for Wellington House hotel plan
3DReid has announced that plans to transform Glasgow's B-Listed Wellington House into a boutique hotel have been approved.
The business said the building will be...
Landmark Glasgow office sale completed
GLASGOW'S 150 Broomielaw has been sold in one of the biggest UK office deals outside of London following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The building has been...
Plans unveiled to deliver 46 new homes on vacant Anniesland site
A joint planning application has been submitted by CCG, Partick Housing Association and Hanover Scotland to 'transform' a vacant site between Bearsden Road and...
Research reveals ‘sobering’ reminder of construction gender gap
NEW research has revealed it will take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction industry at the current rate of growth.
The...
