Construction starts on new affordable homes at ex-Cowan’s Close depot site
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new development in Newington which will provide 19 wheelchair-accessible homes for social rent.
The project is expected to be completed...
New research suggests ‘cultural shift’ around the way young adults view construction careers
MORE than half of young UK adults polled in a recent study revealed they now consider construction as an 'attractive' profession with plenty of...
Housebuilder adds to sustainable credentials with electric van purchase
CALA Homes (North) has added a further electric van to its fleet as part of its sustainability commitment.
The move comes a year after the...
Fenestration specialist to introduce reuse initiative
SENIOR Architectural Systems has announced plans to launch a new initiative, which will see all polyurethane foam waste generated during the manufacture of the...
New £6 million urban beach opens in Dundee
A 'key' part of Dundee's £1 billion regeneration has been officially opened by the leader of Dundee City Council.
Waterfront Place will act as an...
Robertson Homes hails ‘industry-leading’ customer satisfaction scores
ROBERTSON Homes has been awarded five-star status by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) after recording 'industry-leading' customer satisfaction results.
The housebuilder posted a satisfaction rating...
Plans rejected for build of house on Culloden Battlefield
THE Highland Council has refused planning permission for the build of a house on the historic Culloden Battlefield.
The proposal would have seen the conversion...
Energy firm to fund £6m refurbishment of 20th century bridge
THE Glenlochar Barrage, a 103 metre-long bridge that spans across the River Dee, is to undergo a £6 million refurbishment.
Energy firm Drax confirmed that...
Outdoor learning at the heart of new Paisley campus
MORRISON Construction has announced that a new £8.5 million school campus in Paisley is on course to open for the start of the new...
NFRC calls for ‘real consequences’ to address late payment issues
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is calling for 'real consequences' to help address the 'endemic culture' of late payment within the UK...
Livingston contractor lands place on property maintenance and refurbishment framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has announced it has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades,...
£1 billion Business Support Fund opens in Scotland
The Scottish Government has opened its £1 billion business support fund to help companies impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak
Jayne MacLennan appointed new chair at hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Jayne MacLennan as its new chair, succeeding John Brown who resigned to focus on his charitable commitments.
Jayne brings...
Award recognises University of Aberdeen’s green credentials
THE University of Aberdeen’s Rocking Horse Nursery has been recognised for its energy efficient design after winning a sustainability award.
The University scooped the Large Institution Award in...
Arc-Tech delivers on Edinburgh gym project
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has delivered a second contract for GHI Contracts on behalf of Vita Student in Edinburgh.
Following on from the successful delivery...
Planned solar farm to provide Edinburgh Airport with 26% of its energy needs
AN 11-acre solar farm is to be constructed on Edinburgh Airport's airfield as part of a new sustainability strategy.
The solar farm, which will be...
McTaggart Construction achieves Living Wage accreditation
MCTAGGART Construction has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer.
The Living Wage accreditation demonstrates McTaggart Construction's commitment to ensuring all employees earn a...
Building service company scores with Kilmarnock FC
BUILDING service firm James Frew has signed a sponsorship deal with Kilmarnock Football Club.
The Stevenston-based company has agreed to track-side and ground advertising for...
Housebuilder unveils fresh look to appeal to a ‘different era and audience’
CALA Homes has announced a 'vibrant' new look to reflect the evolution of the business and align with the company’s 'customer-centric, innovative, and inclusive'...
DM Hall selects SAMH as a corporate charity partner
DM Hall has selected SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) as one of the firm's new corporate charity partners for the next 12 months.
The...
