Racing cert: runners surpass charity fundraising target
SIXTEEN Robertson employees and subcontractors currently working on the new Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park project have taken part in a charity fun run.
The team...
New guidance aims to help protect historic buildings from impact of climate change
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published new guidance on the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings which could help protect them from...
CCG completes 111-home planned maintenance contract in Motherwell
CCG has completed a planned maintenance workstream for Lanarkshire Housing Association in Motherwell.
The firm was appointed to the 111-home contract earlier this year and...
Cruden begins work on second phase of award-winning Longniddry Village
A further 102 new properties are now under construction by Cruden Homes at Longniddry Village in East Lothian.
The site won the ‘Development of the...
Trade body responds to housing consultation
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has outlined its response to the Scottish Government’s 'Housing to 2040' consultation, in which it cited political leadership, resourcing...
Shetland’s £566m wind farm build sees more than £70m spent on supply chain
THE Viking wind farm project has seen more than £70 million spent on suppliers since construction began on 2020 on the £566 million wind...
Tens of thousands of engineers to work on major rail projects this Christmas
TENS of thousands of railway engineers are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas to improve the UK's rail network.
Network Rail said that the festive period...
Free traditional building maintenance guide launches in Highlands
A new downloadable guide has been launched in the Highlands to help promote the regular inspection and maintenance of all traditional buildings in the...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new MD
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as its new MD.
Paul, who has served as operations director since March...
Prime sites up for grabs
CBRE and JLL have been appointed to dispose of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh, Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester City Centre and The Quay...
Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence
AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence.
Euan Forsyth,...
Planning and design firm adds to Glasgow set-up
BARTON Willmore, which recently expanded its Scottish operations with the opening of an office in Glasgow city centre, has appointed Andrew Woodrow to the...
Safety first: training vital to reducing excavation risks
Health and safety is of paramount importance when working in excavations, with a whole host of obvious – and some not so obvious –...
Programme for Government ‘doesn’t go far enough’ to address housing emergency
THE Scottish Government has vowed to remove barriers on stalled housing sites to deliver up to 20,000 new homes - but housing bodies have...
Architects launch virtual work experience for pupils during lockdown
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro (HFM) has launched a virtual work experience portal for secondary school pupils missing out on placements with the architecture firm because...
SBHA appoints new director of development
SBHA has announced the appointment of Emma Garry as the organisation's new director of development.
SBHA owns and manages more than 5,600 homes across the...
New contractor to be appointed for Livingston build following firm’s collapse
A new contractor is set to be appointed to deliver West Lothian Council's Almondvale Crescent development following the financial administration of Connect Modular.
The Ayrshire...
Engineering business aims to light up Perth project
IKM Consulting has landed a contract to help deliver a £5 million public sector project to "transform" Perth city centre.
The Grangemouth-headquartered engineering services firm...
Emergency repairs complete on Port Glasgow swimming pool
SWIMMERS in Port Glasgow have received an early Christmas present after the town's pool reopened following emergency repairs.
Owned by Inverclyde Council, the facility also...
At the double in housing awards
TWIN searches are underway to find the best houses in Scotland.
The Saltire Society has launched its annual Housing Design Awards at the same time...
