Three-sector model strengthens Akela’s agility to flex with market needs
One year into his role as MD at Akela Construction, Robert Ogg tells Project Scotland about market dynamics, workforce shifts, and how Akela is...
Work begins on transformation of former Motherwell Town Hall into flats
CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the transformation of the former Motherwell Town Hall into 20 modern council homes.
The refurbishment will involve the partial...
Aberdeen housing developments back on track as price pressures ease
TWO Aberdeen City Council housing developments are back on track after high construction costs put them on hold.
A value engineering review identified project savings...
‘Phenomenal’ response to survey designed to improve CDP process
A new construction industry-wide survey seeking views on Contractor Design Portions (CDP) has been 'flooded' with responses, reflecting how important the topic remains.
The survey,...
Senior Scottish public sector duo join construction framework provider’s board
TWO senior figures from Scottish public sector organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table.
Glasgow-based Wheatley Housing Group’s procurement and...
Consultancy to serve up cost management offering at new tennis centre
THOMAS & Adamson (T&A) has been appointed cost managers for the new £4.5 million Oriam Tennis Centre at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus.
The indoor tennis...
Labour MP backs campaign to licence building companies
RICHARD Quigley MP is backing the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) campaign for licensing building companies.
The MP for the Isle of Wight West said...
Housing organisations to embrace collaborative working
KINGDOM Housing Association and Fairfield Housing Co-operative launched a new Collaborative Working Agreement earlier this month.
The two organisations have a track record of partnership...
RLB Scotland reveals ‘optimistic’ outlook for construction sector
THE latest Construction Market Intelligence report from Scottish-based construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) reveals an 'optimistic' outlook for the...
Morrison gets to work on University of Edinburgh health facility
MORRISON Construction has started work on the University of Edinburgh’s new Health & Wellbeing Centre.
Work to renovate and extend the existing building at 7...
Avoiding a chain reaction: strategies to avoid the effects of supply chain disruption
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, discusses risk management and proactive strategies to avoid the effects of supply chain disruption
THE construction industry has not had...
Reiach and Hall to lead Fruitmarket Gallery redevelopment
REIACH and Hall Architects have been appointed to lead the refurbishment of The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh.
The project will involve redeveloping the existing gallery...
Morrison Construction to lead £55.3m Midlothian school refurbishment
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by Midlothian Council to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
The appointment marks the move from several years of planning...
Balfour Beatty secures Scottish Government funding to drive hydrogen retrofit project
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first construction company to secure funding from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energies Technology Fund to retrofit...
‘Significant’ milestone reached as £3 billion A9 dualling project progresses
SCOTTISH ministers have given the go-ahead to completing the statutory procedures for four more schemes on the £3 billion project to dual the A9...
Dundee city centre development opportunity brought to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing a Dundee city centre development opportunity with potential for student accommodation and other residential/commercial uses to market.
Offers in the...
Will Rudd director retires after 40-year career in engineering and construction
WILL Rudd has paid tribute to director Craig Milne on his retirement after more than 40 years working in the engineering and construction sector.
Craig...
Proposed Highland hydro scheme would support 500 jobs during peak construction
PLANS have been launched for the build of a pumped storage hydro scheme in the Highlands which would support around 500 jobs at peak...
UK’s fishing infrastructure set for boost as £30m fund opens
BIDDING has opened for a share of a £30 million fund aimed at boosting the infrastructure of the UK fishing sector.
It comes as part...
Banockburn buildings to be transformed into creative hubs
STIRLING Council is to invest £1.2 million in two prominent Bannockburn buildings in a bid to deliver new infrastructure, technology and services to residents.
The...
