McCarthy & Stone issues warning after “tough year” with trading update
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone has warned of a drop in profits following a “tough year” in its latest trading update.
The update for the...
New Westminster public sector construction framework looks to drive ‘consistency’
A new 'Gold Standard' in public sector construction frameworks has been created by the UK Government.
Recommendations for the new standard are designed to ensure...
SPA AGM highlights community funding success stories
INSIGHTS into one of Scotland’s most successful community benefit programmes were offered to public sector bodies at a recent AGM.
Held in Livingston, the event...
Perthshire pupils offered insight into construction careers
PUPILS from Crieff High School were recently given the opportunity to attend a construction industry insight day, hosted by Perthshire contractor Hadden Group.
Hadden, who...
ESG tech specialist relocates to landmark EastWorks development
ENVIRONMENTAL Social Governance (ESG) technology specialist Utopi has been confirmed as the first tenant at the newly completed EastWorks in Dalmarnock.
The company is relocating...
Testing ground for low-carbon road materials launches in North Lanarkshire
A new testing ground has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, with the aim of decarbonising roads.
The...
Construction and property consultancy appoints business development director
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis group, has announced the appointment of Alison Kilgour as business development director.
Alison has previously...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GLASGOW-based construction equipment hire giant GAP has announced that its joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has...
Housing association begins new chapter with book project
LOREBURN Housing Association has announced plans to give children across Dumfries and Galloway a free book each month until their fifth birthday after signing...
Trade body urges all-tenure approach to housing plans
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's confirmation of her commitment to deliver at least 50,000 affordable homes over the next five year -...
Innovative windows to keep Glasgow homes warm for ‘years to come’
A replacement windows project is set to support the safety and security of Yorkhill Housing Association tenants for 'many years to come'.
The CCG Group...
Builders’ merchant is boxing clever with extended sponsorship deal
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced an extension of its sponsorship of Edinburgh boxing star Lee McGregor.
The capital-based builders’ merchant has been...
Inverness Castle to be powered by energy centre
WORK is set to get underway on the build of a facility which will provide heat and energy to Inverness Castle and Inverness Town...
Firms turn out to support pro-am event
GREIG Hutcheon has won the Emtec Deer Park Masters. Tartan Tour No1 Hutcheon, of the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre, has won the Masters three times...
Latest contract builds on Akela’s English expansion plans
AKELA Ground Engineering (GE), part of Glasgow-headquartered Akela Group, has announced it has secured a further contract in the north of England.
The latest project,...
BESA’s health and safety chief elected chair of SHEP
REBECCA Crosland has been elected as the new chair of the Safety and Health Engineering Partnership (SHEP).
She succeeds Christopher Buxton, CEO of the British...
Over £9m worth of contracts awarded to Aberdeenshire firms on EGL2 project
OVER £9 million worth of contracts have been awarded to businesses local to the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project in Peterhead, SSEN Transmission...
Burns & McDonnell strengthens UK team with new head of planning
BURNS & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Neil Humphries as head of planning.
Neil brings 20 years of planning and...
Edinburgh Boiler Company announces £12,000 solar panel giveaway
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to give away a £12,000 solar panel system in a bid to encourage more people to...
Blue sky thinking – Work on schedule at Prospect Park
ABERDEEN developer Knight Property Group has completed Pavilion 2 at Prospect Park, in Westhill.
The four-storey building represents an investment of around £7m by the...
