Investors opt for quality over quantity in Scottish commercial property
INVESTORS in Scottish commercial property are increasingly focussing their interests on high-quality, well-located assets, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
The firm said this...
Balfour Beatty ‘likely’ to vote against CITB Consensus
BALFOUR Beatty is 'likely' to vote against the continuation of the CITB.
The firm's chief executive Leo Quinn said the training body has failed to...
Plans unveiled for build of apartments and business space in Edinburgh
PLANS have been launched for the build of a new development on the site of the former Clermiston Clinic on Rannoch Terrace in Edinburgh.
AMA...
PERI UK appoints new finance director
GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
Glasgow secures £5.57m in funding for derelict land projects
FUNDING of £5.57 million has been announced for five vacant and derelict land sites in Glasgow following a continued fall in such areas in...
Brexit ‘puts new housing targets at risk’ survey finds
Housing professionals in Scotland fear the Scottish Government’s affordable housing targets may be unattainable after the UK’s Brexit vote, according to a new survey...
Political uncertainty results in ‘grim’ outlook for construction sector
Construction has 'flat lined' with both the public and private sectors adopting a cautious approach due to political uncertainty.
Work complete at £21.7m Clydebank Health & Care Centre
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the new £21.7 million Clydebank Health & Care Centre.
The new facility is described as forming a 'centre point'...
Iconic Edinburgh landmark to be restored to its former glory
RESTORATION work is set to start on the 32 metre-high Nelson Monument, which has graced the Edinburgh skyline for more than two centuries.
The monument...
Milestone reached in build of new Highland housing development
CAPSTONE Construction has reached a 'significant' milestone in the build of a new Highland Council housing development at Meiklefield Road in Dingwall.
In total, 14...
Edinburgh property developer confirms management restructure
EDINBURGH-based property developer Whiteburn Group has announced that Eve McCurrich has been promoted to managing director of Whiteburn Projects, while Roger Bainbridge has taken...
Procast Group delivers Hamilton affordable housing project
PROCAST Group has completed a development of 12 new flats in Hamilton’s Alness Street, on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).
Providing affordable...
Immigration changes tipped to pose major challenges for construction sector
CONCERNS have been expressed over the potential impact to the construction industry of the new points-based immigration system the UK Government is introducing from...
‘Dumped’ aluminium imports from China causing ‘injury’ to UK industry
THE Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended new measures to protect the UK's aluminium extrusion industry from 'dumped' products from China.
It concluded that imports...
CBRE advises global spirts specialist in acquisition of new Glasgow site
CBRE has advised Suntory Global Spirits on the acquisition of two major new office spaces in Glasgow and London.
The real estate advisor supported the...
Homes for Scotland welcomes new team members
Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed two new members of staff to provide maternity cover for director of policy, Karen Campbell.
David Ogilvie...
Jacobs launches recruitment drive to support climate response
JACOBS has announced plans to recruit 600 people to respond to the UK and Ireland’s climate response goals for energy transition and decarbonisation.
The firm said...
Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
New Midlothian skills initiative aims to connect with 1,000 young people
VATTENFALL and Midlothian Council will work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that is aiming to connect with 1,000...
Web of intrigue: group’s new home starts to take shape
THE new eco-friendly HQ being built by Kinross-based Webster Group to house all its business interests in one location is starting to take shape,...
