Safety issues on the agenda at national construction conference
A national construction industry conference has explored key safety issues affecting the sector.
The Association for Project Safety's (APS) annual conference, held in Cardiff, arguably...
Raising awareness of apprenticeships is ‘key’ to tackling youth unemployment in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that increasing awareness of apprenticeship schemes could hold the key to tackling youth unemployment in Scotland.
To coincide with Scottish Apprenticeship...
Research reveals ‘positive’ outcome for Scottish investment market in 2021 despite pandemic challenges
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has revealed the Scottish investment market fared 'surprisingly well' in 2021 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The property advisory...
Scottish Government meets affordable homes build target
MORE than 50,000 affordable homes have been delivered since the start of the last parliament, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Statistics published today also show...
Opportunity for all in the rebuilding of Ukraine
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, explains why Scotland’s expertise in developing and upgrading buildings can help transform war-damaged areas in Ukraine
FOLLOWING the invasion of...
‘Much-needed’ affordable homes delivered in Linlithgow
FAMILIES have started moving in to a new-build social housing development in Linlithgow.
Cala Homes (East) has handed over 14 new affordable homes at its...
Build of Ellon’s Formartine House nears completion
WORK on the build of Formartine House in Ellon is nearing completion, Aberdeenshire Council has announced.
Morrison North East is leading the build of the...
New report outlines challenges and opportunities facing planning profession
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has conducted a report of the UK planning profession to help address the challenges and opportunities facing the...
Evidence of the earliest use of steel uncovered in East Lothian
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have identified examples of the earliest use of steel in the British Isles from a site in East Lothian.
The site, an Iron Age...
Demolition works near completion in Inverness city centre project
THE Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance have moved closer towards delivering new affordable homes in Inverness city centre as the demolition of an...
Santander looks to ‘completely transform’ Glasgow building
PLANS have been launched for a substantial refurbishment of Santander's 'landmark' building at Glasgow's 301 St Vincent Street.
The proposals would see the 310,000 sq...
Housing minister tours new Perthshire affordable homes development
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed housing minister Paul McLennan MSP to Guildtown, Perthshire to showcase its £6.1 million development of 43 new affordable...
CCG welcomes 18 new apprentices
CCG has welcomed 18 new trade apprentices this week to work across four different companies within the group.
The business announced in March that it...
79-home Kilwinning inclusive housing project complete
THE St Michael’s Wynd development in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, has completed, bringing 79 'much-needed' homes to the region.
The £12.34 million contract was delivered by GRAHAM...
Luxury housebuilder sets sights on expansion
KIRKWOOD Homes has announced work has started on a new development in Dundee. 45 luxury two bedroom apartments are set to be created at...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland confirms two senior appointments
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has made two senior appointments to its board of directors.
Philip Cooper takes over the reins as land and planning director,...
Breedon hopeful of sealing Hope deal this summer
BREEDON Aggregates may avoid an in-depth investigation into its proposed £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials after agreeing to divest 14 ready-mix concrete...
Maxi bags Panmure House refurb contract
MAXI Construction has secured a £2.2 million contract for the refurbishment of Panmure House for Edinburgh Business School.
The Livingston-based contractor will carry out alteration and extension...
Accelerated construction programme revealed for UK vaccine facility
CONSTRUCTION work has started ahead of schedule to build a specialist facility in Oxfordshire that will house the Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC).
VMIC...
Revised plans launched for Forth Bridge visitor centre
REVISED plans have been launched for the creation of a bridge walk and visitor hub at the Forth Bridge.
The new Network Rail proposals include...
