Firm plants 125 trees to mark milestone anniversary
DM Hall Chartered Surveyors is marking its 125th anniversary by planting 125 trees in Cashel Forest, a 3,000-acre estate which is being transformed with...
Work starts at £16m Aberdeen student development
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new £16 million student accommodation complex in Aberdeen.
The development, on the former tyre depot at the corner of Willowbank Road and...
All new Edinburgh Council buildings could be built to highest energy criteria by 2030
THE City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled its draft plan to become a net zero organisation by 2030.
The blueprint would see all new council...
Clean energy specialist to help develop Forster Group’s operational strategy
SOLAR and integrated roofing provider Forster Group has announced a new partnership with clean energy specialist Chris Roberts.
Chris has been at the heart of...
Renfrewshire-based developer appoints new operations manager
MICHELLE Boyd has been appointed operations manager at Renfrewshire-based Jaclyn Robinson Property Solutions (JRPS).
Formerly sales manager with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West), Michelle joins...
Tobermore MD honoured for making a difference to workplace mental health and wellbeing
DAVID Henderson, MD and owner of paving and walling manufacturer Tobermore, has been awarded the ‘True Leader’ accolade at the Make A Difference Awards...
“Strong collaboration” is key to Ashworth revamp
HAVING already completing the first two phases of a major refurbishment project for the University of Edinburgh, ISG is now set to start the third and final...
‘Quality and sustainable’ housing delivery blueprint to be presented at construction event
THE progress of a £6.5 million, three-year research and development project to 'transform' housebuilding to meet net zero goals will be high on the...
Property developer completes purchase of HDL in Dunbar
PROPERTY developer Ken Ross has acquired Hallhill Developments Ltd (HDL) for an undisclosed sum.
The mixed-use development beside the A1 at Dunbar extends to over...
Gilson Gray expands into the Borders with Galashiels appointment
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has expanded into the Scottish Borders after appointing Sharon Aris to a new hub office in Galashiels.
Sharon brings over...
Campaigners celebrate as Drem-Gullane pathway work begins
THE 'first stretch' of a new four-mile footpath and cycleway to connect Gullane and Drem is underway.
For 15 years, the Drem-Gullane Path Campaign has called...
Engineering consultancy announces raft of appointments in Glasgow office
HDR, an international engineering consultancy for the built environment, has announced five new hires at its office in Glasgow.
Representing a 20% growth of the...
Award-winning Highland lodges up for sale
A prestigious, luxury lodge business in the Scottish Highlands has been put on the market with an asking price just short of £2 million.
Situated...
Barratt Developments Scotland extends Key Worker Scheme
BARRATT Developments Scotland has confirmed plans to extend its deposit contribution scheme to more key workers.
Across the UK, the Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme...
Living building materials could extend lifespan of infrastructure
BIOLOGICALLY inspired materials that are able to grow and adapt to their environment could extend the lifespan of infrastructure, according to a new report...
Tilbury Douglas and supply chain partners transform patient spaces at Beatson Cancer Centre
TILBURY Douglas and the contractor's supply chain partners have delivered a series of goodwill improvement works at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre...
New Glasgow apprenticeship to help protect city from climate change
GLASGOW City Council has announced that it is to employ 60 climate-ready environmental apprentices over the next three years.
The move comes as the local...
‘Bold’ new policies required to kickstart building activity
THE fall in UK construction activity for the second consecutive month should be a 'wake-up call' that 'bold' new policies are needed, according to...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre launches future skills strategy
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its Future Skills Strategy with the aim of helping to inspire future generations of construction workers.
Building on...
Scottish Water receives award for diving procedures
SCOTTISH Water has received an award from the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) UK in recognition of its work to improve diver safety.
The utility...
