New investment tipped to boost offsite construction
OFFSITE construction is said to be going 'mainstream' after CITB agreed a £1.2 million funding package for two projects.
The initiatives, led by the Construction Scotland...
UK Government unveils updated £127 billion construction pipeline
THE UK Government have recently released their latest update of the £127 billion construction pipeline, rising in value by 10 per cent over the last...
Elaine C Smith supports ‘Architect in the Hoose’ 2014
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is launching Architect in the Hoose to help homeowners and raise money for the Architects Benevolent Society...
Property developer teams up with martial arts expert on gym renovation project
PROPERTY developer and housebuilder Ruman Homes is diversifying into martial arts!
The Dollar based business, run by Mat Ruman and Kerry Jukes, is helping local...
Scotsman who introduced football to Brazil to be honoured with statue
A sculpture is to be unveiled in Busby in honour of the man who first introduced football to Brazil.
Thomas Donohoe, who lived in the...
Barratt and David Wilson employees clean up with volunteering initiatives
EMPLOYEES at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland dedicated 2,746 hours of their time to community causes in 2025.
The total reflects the efforts of...
Union Technical recognised for rapid growth
GLASGOW-based retrofitting and energy services specialist, Union Technical, has been named on the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50.
The news follows founders, Owen Coyle and...
Work underway on build of new council homes in Kilmarnock
CCG (Scotland) has commenced work on the build of a new East Ayrshire Council housing development on Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock.
Minister for housing, Paul...
Boosting school estate and building sustainability ‘key features’ in £382m Dundee plan
DUNDEE City Council has said boosting its schools estate and improving the sustainability of its buildings are amongst the key features of its £382...
Arup sponsors hydrogen challenge to inspire renewables careers
ARUP has spoken of its pride in sponsoring Ballard Motive Solutions' (BMS) Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge, an education programme which aims to engage students...
Silver Birch Interiors appoints new business development manager
SILVER Birch Interiors has appointed Derek Dobbins as business development manager.
He brings almost 40 years of industry experience to the position, having held senior...
Resolution to Cairngorm funicular’s tensioning issue ‘more difficult than anticipated’
ENGINEERING works to address snagging issues on the Cairngorm funicular railway are to continue into November, the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has confirmed.
The...
Poor broadband connectivity hampering Scottish construction firms
SCOTLAND'S construction firms are being hampered by poor broadband connectivity and high postal charges, according to new research.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) say 44% of businesses...
Hamilton architecture business wins latest Build Lanarkshire Programme
GAVIN McAuley, founder of Hamilton-based design studio, McAuley Architecture + interiors, has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Lanarkshire Programme, delivered by...
BE-ST Impact Report highlights ‘tangible progress’ towards sustainability and decarbonisation
BE-ST's 2023 Impact Report has revealed the steps that the innovation centre has taken in the past year and the 'significant positive impact' for...
Residential construction activity in February increased by 20 per cent year on year
RESIDENTIAL activity across the construction sector continued its hold at the top of the industry in February, contributing £1.6 billion worth of contracts by value...
‘Striking’ Moffat building marketed as mixed-use investment
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has brought to market the 'striking' Old Bank Building in Moffat for sale as a mixed-use investment.
The C-listed building comprises a...
Timber specialists merge to provide platform for “further growth”
THE National Timber Group has merged with Arnold Laver & Co, which they say will create the largest independent timber distribution business in the...
Housebuilder goes green with community campaign
STEWART Milne Group has launched a new campaign to turn neglected areas into greener and more attractive spaces.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer has...
City Building recognised for sustainability
CITY Building has achieved the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development for a second time.
The Glasgow construction firm, which employs over 2,200 staff, previously won...
