‘Uplifting’ new homes delivered at former school site in Kirkcaldy
WHITEBURN has announced the launch of the first new properties for sale at its development of 72 new two, three and four-bedroom homes and...
CCG and Smith Scott Mullan team up on ‘net zero ready’ Edinburgh development
EDINBURGH City Council has approved plans for a new 49-property affordable housing development, to be designed by Smith Scott Mullan and built by CCG.
The...
Local community to view updated proposals for ex-Saica Edinburgh site
THE local community will have the chance to shape updated proposals for a new residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, the site of the...
Glasgow Central set for new ticket office and first class lounge in £5m upgrade
A new ticket office and first class lounge is to be created within Glasgow Central as part of the £5 million upgrade of the...
Second Glasgow subway contract puts firm on right track for success
GRAHAM Construction has been awarded a £5.3 million contract to rebuild one of the busiest Subway Stations in Glasgow by owner and operator Strathclyde...
Cruden welcomes latest intake of apprentices
CRUDEN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Scotland’s young workforce and bridging the construction industry’s skills gap with the intake of 25 new...
SBCC conference details announced
SPEAKERS have been confirmed for this year’s Scottish Building Contract Committee’s (SBCC) conference, which will be held at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, on Thursday...
Permission granted to uncover world’s first international football stadium
PERMISSION has been granted to proceed with an archaeological project in Glasgow to uncover the world's first international football stadium.
The work will take place...
Local firm to carry out £1.7m works on West Lothian schools
TWO West Lothian schools are to benefit from major improvement works in a £1.7 million renovation and extension programme.
Kirkhill Primary in Broxburn will see...
Manufacturer adds new key account manager
EURAMAX has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector.
He joins the manufacturer of PVCu windows, doors...
Green light for student accommodation after town’s housing stock reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
PLANS for the build of a £70 million student accommodation complex in St Andrews have been approved by Fife Council.
The 681-bedroom development includes eight...
Major names added to hub South West Tier 1 contractor stable
HUB South West has announced it has welcomed BAM Construct UK and Robertson Construction to its stable of Tier 1 contractors.
The move is part...
Homes boost for Highlands
FINANCE Secretary John Swinney has announced a deal to deliver new affordable homes for rent in Inverness, providing a boost to the local construction sector...
Plugging AI skills gaps ‘essential’ for future of shipbuilding sector
ADDRESSING anticipated skills shortages in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and automation has been described as 'essential' to the future of the shipbuilding sector, according...
Scottish Government to improve planning system
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil says the time is right for further improvements to Scotland's planning system.
10 years since planning reform began with the publication of...
Barratt home completions return to pre-pandemic levels
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed an 'excellent' operational performance after revealing that home completions have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
In the year ended June 2022, total home...
B-listed mixed-use Inverness building set for auction
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors will auction a multi-let retail and office mixed-use investment opportunity at 1-5 Union Street, Inverness.
Occupying a corner location, directly opposite Inverness...
Residential developer appointed for Cathcart housing plans
CELEROS Flow Technology has appointed Cala Homes as its residential development delivery partner as it looks to fulfil its plan of 'harnessing its property...
Construction charity backs new programme to help ex-offenders enter roofing sector
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is pioneering a programme which aims to help reintegrate prisoners into the workforce and help alleviate sector skills gaps.
The...
SMEs urged to ready themselves to benefit from public procurement changes
SMEs have been urged to prepare themselves for the UK Government’s planned overhaul of procedures for the awarding of public sector contracts – or...
