Fife House Builder’s Forum brings sector together to tackle housing emergency
THE Fife House Builders Forum recently came together in its 20th year at the newly opened Fife College Conference Centre in Dunfermline.
Attracting over 100...
McAlpine edges it for £228m campus deal in city centre
THE consortium headed by Sir Robert McAlpine has been given the nod ahead of a BAM-led group to build a £228m campus development in...
Scottish Design Awards unite past and present at 25th anniversary dinner
THE Scottish Design Awards has marked 25 years of celebrating creativity from around Scotland with an anniversary dinner in Glasgow.
Marking a return to live...
Homes for Scotland Awards finalists revealed
THE finalists have been announced for the Homes for Scotland Awards.
Judges will again undertake site visits to shortlisted entries in the Private and Affordable...
CITB and FMB launch report to underpin a new sector skills plan
A new report has revealed that the repair, maintenance, and improvement of existing homes represents £41 billion of total construction turnover in the UK.
Energy...
CCG confirms new board appointment
CCG (Scotland) has announced the promotion of long-serving employee Gary Weir to the role of technical director.
Gary first joined CCG in 2006 as a...
Housing Minister launches Cruden’s new affordable housing development
Scottish house builder, Cruden Homes, has announced the eagerly anticipated first phase of 55 affordable private homes for sale at its King’s View Development...
BE-ST impact report highlights revenues and jobs boost
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), the innovation centre designed to accelerate the built environment’s transition to zero carbon, has revealed how it supported...
Aberdeen restauranteur secures funding to transform Union Street fast food unit
AN Aberdeen restauranteur has secured £70,000 in funding to convert a former fast food unit on the city's Union Street into a new deli,...
Headteacher builds construction pathway
A secondary school headteacher has created a skilled work experience subject as part of the curriculum in his West Calder High School.
Greg McDowall began...
Housebuilder provides support for Edinburgh hockey team
AN Edinburgh-based women's hockey team has regained top division status with the help of housebuilder Cala Homes (East).
Edinburgh Hockey Club, known locally as Cala...
CMAL completes Tiree pierhead works
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed final snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal following completion of pierhead repairs in December last year.
Engineers were...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
Global engineering business acquires Thomas & Adamson
EGIS has announced the strategic acquisition of Thomas & Adamson in what the global firm said will 'significantly' enhance its advisory services for clients...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Scotland to host ‘Solar Independence Day’ events
LOCATIONS across the UK will be opening their doors to the public this weekend to celebrate solar energy and showcase its potential.
As part of the...
Glass dome roof to be installed at Motherwell Station in December
WORK on an 'eye-catching' new glazed dome roof has began at Motherwell Station as part of its £14.5 million refurbishment.
It comes after installation work...
Green light for Passivhaus Broughton development
PROPOSALS to deliver a low carbon development at a council-owned site in Broughton have been approved by the Edinburgh planning authority.
Located north of the...
Pre-construction work underway at new Winchburgh housing site
PRE-construction work has started on Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's Auldcathie View development of 101 new homes, the location of which sits within the Winchburgh...
Scottish firms secure place on SP Energy’s £5.4 billion contract programme
GLASGOW-headquartered ScottishPower (SP) Energy Networks has announced 19 firms as preferred partners on its record £5.4 billion supply chain contract programme.
The companies have been...
