Women in Property Central Scotland Student Awards winners announced
THE Women in Property Central Scotland Student Awards has been held at a sold out event at Citation in Glasgow.
11 students took part in...
Build of 90 affordable homes underway in Wallyford
MCTAGGART Construction has commenced work on the build of 90 new homes in Wallyford on behalf of Wheatley.
The £18.9 million affordable housing development will...
Cala breaks ground on new 58-home Stepps development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on Cala Homes’ (West) latest development in Stepps, North Lanarkshire.
Initial works on the Earls Rise project will see foundations laid,...
Manufacturer sees ‘high demand’ for Lothian roof tile
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that the Lothian concrete thinner leading-edge roof tile from the firm's Natural Range, has become one of its most...
Robertson Group wholly acquires regeneration specialist
ROBERTSON Group has completed the acquisition of regeneration specialist Urban Union.
Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction,...
Scotland launches £300m fund to boost communal heating system roll outs
HOMES and commercial properties across Scotland are set to benefit from a new £300 million fund supporting the development of zero emission heat networks.
The...
Impact of housing shortage on Highland businesses to be determined
THE Highland Council has called on all businesses to take part in a wide-scale survey on housing shortages and its impact on the region's...
First Minister officially opens £116m Levenmouth railway line
THE new Levenmouth railway line has been officially opened by First Minister John Swinney.
Over 300 guests from the local community and those involved in...
Elgin firm ‘honoured’ to provide granite setts for Aberdeen’s Union Street
THOUSANDS of granite setts originating from an Aberdeenshire quarry are to be laid as new surfacing on Aberdeen's Union Street.
The light grey cassies, or...
Developers sought for “ambitious” John O’Groats plans
"AMBITIOUS" expansion plans at John O’Groats have moved a step closer after Heritage GB and Natural Assets appointed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Strutt &...
Duraproducts announces sole distribution agreement with TCS Geotechnics
DURAPRODUCTS has announced a new sole distribution agreement with provider of specialist geotechnical products for construction and civil engineering industries, TCS Geotechnics.
The arrangement applies...
Covid still impacting construction as Fife Council knocks back tenders for £500,000 project
THE £500,000 replacement of Lochore Meadows Country Park's play area has been delayed after Fife Council said tenders received for the works were 'higher...
Protect Membranes chosen for first multi-storey Passivhaus building in Scotland
Protect BarriAir and reflective VC Foil Ultra, the air and vapour control layers from Protect Membranes, have been specified and installed by specialist design and build contractors Stewart & Shields in Scotland’s first multi-storey Passivhaus building.
SJIB and Unite back consultation over regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the introduction of...
ITW creates senior role to target timber frame sector
BARRY Meacher has been appointed timber frame development manager at ITW Construction Products Offsite Business Unit.
The newly created role will help the business focus...
Peatland restoration programme shortlisted for two prestigious awards
AN initiative aimed at increasing the number of trained and experienced contractors working in peatland restoration has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
Peatland ACTION...
It’s a hole in one for hub South West’s first charity golf event
CONSTRUCTION and infrastructure partnership hub South West Scotland has raised over £14,000 on behalf of Shelter Scotland with its first Summer Charity Golf Event.
Sponsored...
CCG boost for veterans
CCG has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery.
Customer service milestone for construction sector recruiter
Peace Recruitment, an Edinburgh-based consultancy focused on the construction, property and engineering sectors, has become the first recruitment company in the UK to join...
Lessons to be learned from school design
Does the quality of the educational environment matter? James Dick is firmly in the ‘yes’ camp.
JUST recall your own experience of life at school...
