Narro associate wins Emerging Professional of the Year accolade
NARRO has announced that Lily Erskine, an associate and section leader in the firm's Edinburgh office, won the Emerging Professional of the Year accolade...
Glasgow to open up land for build of over 30,000 new homes
GLASGOW will open up land for the build of over 30,000 new homes, as part of its City Development Plan 2 (CDP2).
The blueprint, which...
Top Edinburgh business address poised for refurbishment
ABERDEEN Asset Investments has appointed akp to deliver the refurbishment of Hobart House in Edinburgh.
The plans are to provide an open plan space, with...
Contractor keeps up momentum on mental health campaign
WILLMOTT Dixon has launched the second in a series of infographics designed to encourage construction workers to talk, as part of the contractor's All...
Scots university to host architectural technology conference
ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) is gearing up to host an international architectural technology conference next month.
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment will...
The importance of balancing efficiency with craftsmanship in roofing
In the push to design products that are quicker and easier to install, is there a danger of taking the skill out of roofing?...
Construction firm marks £2 billion Scottish milestone
GRAHAM Group has announced a major milestone with the delivery of more than £2 billion worth of projects in Scotland.
The news was revealed as...
Senior Architectural Systems appoints major projects manager
SENIOR Architectural Systems has announced the appointment of Mark Rossouw to the newly created role of major projects manager.
He brings with him over 15...
Glasgow studio appoints new MD
GLASGOW-based ICA, a studio of 60 architects and interior designers, has announced the appointment of Susannah Macneill as managing director.
Susannah has been with the business...
Rail line reopens following repairs to 19th century bridge
THE railway between Stonehaven and Montrose is to reopen following Network Rail's successful completion of repair works on a damaged bridge.
The rail bridge -...
Bond of trust
A new social enterprise is helping ex-offenders turn their lives around by employing them to build and refurbish homes. Project Scotland finds out more.
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Ayrshire Hospice build reaches significant milestone
THE build of Ayrshire Hospice has reached a significant milestone after topping out was achieved on site with the completion of the steel superstructure.
With...
Scottish Procurement Alliance endorses new cladding safety measures
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has endorsed the decision to allow Scottish ministers new powers to tackle unsafe cladding.
The procurement body has given its...
Speirs Gumley staff make a song and dance of themselves for charity
AN uplifting music video featuring staff from property management company Speirs Gumley has been made to raise money for Glasgow's new Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.
The...
Charity unveils new concept apartment with ‘life-changing’ tech installations
TECHNOLOGY that enables residents to influence their environment with assistive controls such as eye-gaze technology, wireless switches and voice command have been installed in...
Housebuilder installs bench at Kirkintilloch site to boost mental health awareness
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (West) has unveiled a new Breathing Space bench at one of its developments on the outskirts of Glasgow.
The firm has installed...
The urgent need to revive Scotland’s SME housebuilding sector
By Jane Wood, chief executive of Homes for Scotland
Last week, Homes for Scotland (HFS) published a report revealing a concerning decline in the small...
Work begins on electrification of railway between Haymarket and Dalmeny
NINE days of major engineering work will begin this weekend to prepare the railway in Fife and connecting routes for electrification.
The railway line will...
Perthshire golf centre represents ‘significant development opportunity’
DESCRIBED as representing a major development opportunity, Strathmore Golf Centre at Alyth, near Blairgowrie, which is for sale, has announced it is reinstating its...
Robertson completes warehouse expansion project for premium spirits specialist
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has completed a third warehouse project at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for whisky and premium spirits specialist,...
