Stunning Hamilton Grand redevelopment complete

ISG has successfully completed a £15.6 million redevelopment of the iconic Hamilton Grand building in St. Andrews for The Kohler Co. - owners of...
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Easing of supply chain issues leads to rise in UK construction output

UK monthly construction output increased 3.5% in volume terms in November 2021 to £14,676 million - the highest level since September 2019. The figures released...

Ex-Aberdeen care home among 25 lots set to go under the hammer

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors’ latest commercial property auction will feature 25 properties and development land across Scotland going under the hammer. Amongst the lots for sale...

Stirling roofing firm crowned Small Business of the Year

OLD Plean Roofing has been crowned Small Business of the Year at the Scottish SME Business Awards 2022. Voted for by the public, the awards recognise...

Scots builders urged to open up over innovation

INNOVATION is an area of the Scottish construction industry that still needs a lot more encouragement. That’s the view of Lucy Black, the new senior...

Historic Edinburgh school set for transformation

An ex-school situated next to Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is to be turned into a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant. The C-listed Canongate Venture building is to become...

Designs agreed for £16m Burns Statue Square revamp

SOUTH Ayrshire councillors have agreed new designs for the redevelopment of Burns Statue Square in Ayr. Subject to planning, work on the £16 million project...
Hardhats on desk

Free suicide prevention training launched for construction workers

NEW digital training aimed at increasing awareness and reducing suicide amongst sole traders and self-employed construction workers has launched ahead of World Suicide Prevention...

New report highlights Supply Chain Sustainability School impact

THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has released its 2023 Impact Report, which outlines the positive impact the initiative has had on the UK built...

DM Hall appoints new financial director

DM Hall has announced the appointment of Andrew Healy as its new financial director. Healy, who held the financial reins at the Scottish Rugby Union...

Marks & Clerk appoint Edinburgh-based international chairman

Marks & Clerk, intellectual property service provider and the UK’s largest firm of patent and trademark attorneys, have appointed Dr Maureen Kinsler as international...
Damian Hill

FIS appoints technical projects manager

FINISHES and Interiors Sector (FIS), the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has appointed Damian Hill to the new role of...

UK Government launches independent review of system for testing construction materials

THE UK Government has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products. The government said that the review will...

Gurkhas help Interserve to deliver NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham

INTERSERVE Group Limited has confirmed it will complete the new Nightingale Hospital Birmingham to treat Covid-19 patients on Friday. The initial phase of the development...
Gasholder 1

Gas Holder 1 shines bright following ‘unique’ restoration project

THE north Edinburgh gasholder - now named ‘Gas Holder 1’ - is lighting up the sky following a major refurbishment carried out by McLaughlin...

“Crucial” step forward in campaign for recognition of professional electricians

AN MSP has formally raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament over the issue of Scotland’s electricians receiving professional recognition. The move, by Jamie Halcro Johnston, Scottish...

Firm urges others to harness ‘unique skills’ of employees with autism

BARBOUR ABI has marked tomorrow's National Autism Acceptance Day by sharing its thoughts on what businesses can do to harness the 'unique skills' people...

Scottish university to reuse energy trapped in bridges

ENERGY trapped within bridges is to be harvested and reused in a major new international project led by Heriot-Watt University. Traffic and wind regularly causes...
The Ballater by David Wilson Homes at The Dunes Reserve

New housing developments launched in Nairn

BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland have launched two new developments in Nairn. The Dunes Reserve, created by David Wilson Homes, presents a collection...
Bancon Group chief financial officer, Andrew Tweedie (left) and chairman, Bob McAlpine

Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits

ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits. The company's latest set...