Work begins on mixed-use Elgin project
GROUND clearance has commenced on the mixed-use regeneration project on Elgin's South Street.
Moray Council, Robertson Property Ltd (RPL), Moray Growth Deal, and UHI Moray...
Plans submitted for new residential-led development in Leith
S Harrison Developments has submitted a planning application for a c. £100 million residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in Leith.
Neighbouring Ocean Point 1,...
Unnamed ‘high quality’ retailer to redevelop vacant Sauchiehall Street building
PLANS have been approved for a 'high quality' and 'well known' retailer to occupy a vacant building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.
The identity of the...
Luddon Construction to lead Lennoxtown Main Street transformation project
LUDDON Construction is to deliver a £1.02 million revamp of Lennoxtown Main Street on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council.
The local authority successfully applied to...
Eight Aberdeen high rise buildings receive category A listed status
EIGHT high rise buildings in Aberdeen have been granted Category A listing by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia Court,...
ISG to extend Aldi’s Scottish HQ
ISG will carry out a project to extend the Scottish base of supermarket group, Aldi.
Recently voted Which? Supermarket of the Year, Aldi is extending...
Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...
BAM Construct UK makes net zero carbon pledge
BAM Construct UK has announced all its direct operations and buildings it develops or directly controls, will achieve net zero carbon in operation by...
Women in Construction Summit seeks to “level the playing field”
GOLDEN House Developments director Monika Slowikowska has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the upcoming Women in Construction Summit.
Taking place on Tuesday...
Balfour Beatty recruits 1000th member to Supply Chain Sustainability School
BALFOUR Beatty has welcomed its 1000th member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), demonstrating its commitment to delivering sustainability through its supply chain.
The largest...
Cundall adds to Scottish team as demand for sustainability services ‘skyrockets’
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has claimed that demand for sustainability services in Scotland has 'skyrocketed'.
Demand for services including ESG strategy, net zero carbon design,...
Construction of £150m residual waste treatment plant on schedule
A new £150 million energy from waste facility is on track to open in Spring 2022, Aberdeen City Council has announced.
Being built by Spanish...
Covid-19 still leaves ‘uncertainty’ for construction despite ‘build, build, build’ promise
THE full impact of Covid-19 on the UK economy is expected to spell 'uncertainty' for the construction industry, according to the Construction Products Association's...
Construction work begins to upgrade Stirling leisure centre
CONSTRUCTION has started at The PEAK Leisure Centre in Stirling, with a £2.45 million investment set to increase the size of the gym and...
MTM Construction to lead next phase of Aberdeenshire development
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Aberdeen-based MTM Construction to lead the next phase of speculative commercial development at Kingshill Park in Westhill.
The work will see...
Firms must ‘think outside the box’ to address shortages
A leading recruiter for the construction sector has warned that some firms need to be more innovative in their recruitment strategy and adapt to...
First pour milestone reached on £300m North Kyle Wind Farm build
JONES Bros Civil Engineering has completed the first pour of concrete on the turbine foundations at the £300 million North Kyle Wind Farm project.
The...
Planning application aims to breathe new life into former mill site in Penicuik
CALA has submitted a planning application to Midlothian Council for the redevelopment of the former Pomathorn Mill site in Penicuik.
The brownfield site has been...
Architecture firm extends paid maternity and adoption leave to tackle sector gender ‘disparity’
GLASGOW-based firm Threesixty Architecture has announced it has introduced six months full pay maternity and adoption leave, in a bid to tackle ‘systemic’ gender...
Glasgow city centre bridge set for £700,000 improvement project
NETWORK Rail is set to begin a £700,000 bridge improvement project on Glasgow's Bell Street.
The works will involve essential steel repairs, as well as...
