Perthshire business tees up further support for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
PERTHSHIRE-based Hadden Group has teed up a two-year support partnership with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) and raised over £11,000 from its first fundraising...
ATS director embarks on gruelling charity challenge
DAVID Crosby, a director of Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), is participating in the Forth Ultra event for charity this weekend.
The Rosyth-based specialist flooring contractor...
Construction job loss fears voiced over imminent VAT changes
Fifteen construction trade bodies have signed a letter addressed to chancellor Sajid Javid detailing their ‘serious concerns’ over reverse charge VAT changes due to take place on October 1.
The Energy Training Academy and Electric Heating Company partner to tackle skills shortage
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has stepped up its bid to address the skills shortage in the sector by joining forces with the Electric...
Roof tile manufacturer sets £50,000 charity target
LOCHMABEN-based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has set a target of raising £50,000 for good causes this year.
Called 'Give 4 Good', the...
Landlords urged to ensure compliance ahead of new Repairing Standard guidance
TRADE body SELECT is urging Scotland’s private landlords to ensure their electrical installations are compliant with the new Repairing Standard guidance which comes into...
Over 9,000 empty homes brought back into use in Scotland
MORE than 9,000 long-term empty homes have been brought back into use in Scotland since 2010, a report by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership...
Falling demand for heavy-side materials highlights construction challenges
NEW quarterly data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed a further deterioration in demand for heavy-side construction materials over the summer.
The survey...
Aberdeenshire affordable housing plan aims to build 2,000 properties across region
ABERDEENSHIRE Council's new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes be delivered across the region over the next five years.
The strategic...
Vaccine centre’s planning permission fast-tracked to help in fight against Covid-19
PLANNING permission has been granted for the facility that will house the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC).
VMIC, based at Harwell Campus in...
Fleming and hub West Scotland launch skills programme for Erskine students
FLEMING and hub West Scotland have launched a vocational learning programme in conjunction with Park Mains High School in Erskine, designed to give young...
Bearsden restoration project earns recognition
A Bearsden building which underwent an extensive rejuvenation and extension project has been commended at a major UK awards ceremony.
Kilmardinny House was shortlisted for...
Work begins on Aberdeen innovation hub for food and drink sector
ROBERTSON Construction has announced that work to create ONE SeedPod – a new innovation hub for Scotland’s food and drink industry – has started...
Double appointment boosts DM Hall’s Dumfries operations
DM Hall has appointed two more property professionals to its Dumfries office in the shape of Michael P Churm and Joseph Wemyss.
Michael P Churm,...
Falkirk Council eyes build of 2,600 new homes
FALKIRK Council has unveiled its new five-year housing strategy with plans for the build of 2,600 properties.
The blueprint has a focus on the build...
New pavilions to be leased as part of £28m Union Terrace Gardens project
THREE pavilions in Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens designed to act as cafes, restaurants or arts spaces are to be marketed for leasing.
The detached, steel...
Aberdeen to invest £247m on school builds and upgrades
ABERDEEN City Council has announced it is to spend £247 million on schools over the next five years.
The figure includes £121 million on the...
Two injured in Edinburgh crane collapse
TWO people were reportedly injured after a crane collapsed at a building site in Stead’s Place in the Leith area of Edinburgh on November...
Tesco contract win provides retail therapy for Cube Glass
CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass recently announced it has secured a major commercial breakthrough after winning its first contract to undertake work for retail giant Tesco.
Operating...
Housebuilders receive green light for 274-home Haddington development
HOUSEBUILDERS Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Mactaggart & Mickel have secured detailed planning permission from East Lothian Council for a 274-home residential development on...
