McCarthy & Stone to ‘wind down’ Scottish operations
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone is to wind down its Scottish operations over the next twelve months.
The news comes with the announcement of its...
Building services contractor confirms new apprentice intake
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has taken on five new trade apprentices.
They will join the firm's existing 19 apprentices, each undertaking a programme in...
Big-hearted construction workers improve charity’s facilities
KIER Construction Scotland employees and subcontractors have completed a volunteering construction project at Whiteleys Retreat in South Ayrshire.
The Kier team, who are currently building...
Kinross residents urged to help shape plans for key brownfield site
RESIDENTS in Kinross are being given the opportunity to help shape the future of a brownfield site earmarked for redevelopment.
On Wednesday 17 September, Cala...
FMB launches model for mandatory licensing of building companies
IN the House of Lords, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched its model for licensing building companies, following a decade-long campaign to...
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Johnstone retail park sold in multi-million-pound deal
PATON'S Mill Retail Park, located on the edge of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, has been sold in a deal worth almost £8 million.
The park has been...
Retrofit project reduces energy bills for Thankerton residents
A £500,000 project in South Lanarkshire has transformed 21 Clydesdale Housing Association homes to make them warmer and cheaper to heat.
14 semi-detached properties and...
Wallace Whittle bolsters team with three new appointments
WALLACE Whittle has announced three new hires as it looks to support a growth surge across its UK project base.
The ESG, sustainability, MEP consultancy -...
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...
Roofing recruitment challenges persist but labour costs go up
DIRECT employment levels 'plateaued' in the second quarter of 2023 among roofing contractors, new research has revealed.
The findings were made in the latest State...
Housebuilder to launch 220-home Midlothian development
MILLER Homes is launching a new 220-property development in the village of Danderhall, Midlothian.
Miller Homes at Shawfair will comprise 176 properties for private sale...
Engineering consultancy marks landmark year with revenue growth
EAST Kilbride-based engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates has announced it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year with a 10% increase in both revenue...
Edinburgh Boiler Company launches Borders recruitment drive
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced it is undertaking a recruitment drive in the Scottish Borders to help underpin an expansion into the...
First residential site launched at new Edinburgh urban quarter
THE first private residential development opportunity has been launched to the market at a new urban quarter taking shape in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Park sits 5.5...
Exoskeletons tipped to improve construction safety and efficiency
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed its role in a project aimed at increasing adoption of exoskeletons in construction and industrial manufacturing SMEs.
The...
Robertson Group reports record turnover in landmark year
ROBERTSON Group has announced record trading in its 50th year.
The Stirling-based group infrastructure and construction group delivered turnover of £453 million in the year to March 2016...
Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project
RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
Derbyshire firm opens first Scottish premises
A UK building and plumbing supply firm has opened its first Scottish base in North Lanarkshire.
M Markovitz Ltd, headquartered in Derbyshire, opened the new...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
