Don’t let the green construction agenda slip
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers
OVER the past few years, the construction industry has taken great strides to embrace sustainable practices. But faced...
New homes unveiled at Newton Mearns development
MACTAGGART & Mickel recently announced the launch of its new Sandringham Gate development in Newton Mearns with the release of the first four homes.
When...
Deal struck to build North East scaffolding training centre
A deal has been struck to build the first scaffolding training centre in the North East of Scotland, providing much-needed facilities to the region.
The Construction...
Homes for Scotland names new Director of Planning
Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has named Nicola Barclay as Director of Planning with responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s planning function is utilised...
SSE Renewables makes £9.6m donation into ‘transformational’ local projects
COMMUNITIES near SSE Renewables' offshore and onshore developments have received £9.6 million in donations this year, the organisation has revealed.
More than 1,048 community projects...
New graduate programme aims to address lack of planners in Scotland
GRADUATES who are interested in careers in planning are set to be offered a new work and study opportunity in a bid to address...
Summers-Inman to cost manage new £30m hospital build
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Summers-Inman has been appointed to work as trust cost advisor on a £30 million new build hospital in Berwick.
Working for...
Housebuilder helps add colour to community event in Elgin
LINKWOOD Primary School in Elgin hosted its first ‘Colour Run’ to raise funds for the development of a new playground in an event sponsored...
Building consultancy appoints new head of occupier services
AN Edinburgh building consultancy has launched a new occupier services offer following the appointment of a specialist director.
Andrew Gower has joined Paragon, having previously founded his...
Keynorth merges with Shepherd
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has agreed terms with Keynorth UK to merge their building consultancy businesses. Shepherd has appointed Keynorth’s owner, Mark Totten, as partner...
New lease of life planned for historic Paisley site
THE JR Group has submitted a planning application to Renfrewshire Council to transform an 'iconic' Paisley building.
The former TA building on High Street could...
Nicola Sturgeon reiterates stance on site closures following MP’s questioning
NICOLA Sturgeon has responded to Douglas Ross MP's questioning of her decision to close all non-essential construction sites in Scotland.
The Moray MP queried why...
Conservation project complete at historic Edinburgh building
AUSTIN-Smith:Lord has completed a conservation project for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
The architects were tasked with refurbishing the four upper storeys of...
Landmark solar carport project begins at Scottish Water head office
SCOTTISH Water has announced that its Stepps office is set to be home to one of the largest solar carports in the country, as...
New technology aims to boost construction recruitment
AN Edinburgh-based consultancy has launched a 'Trip Advisor-like' service which will aid construction sector employers and candidates in the recruitment process by providing a...
Graham extends its local contribution
CONSTRUCTION work has started on an extension to Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis.
Graham Construction, the main contractor for the refurbishment of Lews Castle, revealed it...
Historic Borders building transformed into extra care apartments
WORK is complete on the transformation of one of Kelso's 'most recognisable' listed buildings into a new facility for extra care apartments.
Poynder Apartments provides...
Mac Mic Group enters ‘milestone’ agreement with Aggreko for Inchinnan solar park
FAMILY-owned Mac Mic Group has achieved a major milestone for the business after entering into an agreement with Aggreko UK for a 45-year period...
Redeveloped studio projects boosting Scotland’s film and TV ambitions
REPURPOSED properties and studio conversions are helping to drive Scotland's ambition of becoming a hub for high-end film and TV productions, according to new...
Scotland’s female property and construction students celebrated at virtual events
THE achievements of Scotland's female property and construction student undergraduates have been celebrated at two virtual Women in Property Student Awards events, representing Northern...
