Persimmon’s Irvine development wins national award
PERSIMMON West Scotland’s Annick Grange housing development has received a Quality Recognition Award from Premier Guarantee.
Located in Irvine, Annick Grange comprises 290 homes that...
Livingston firm reports ‘exceptional’ growth
LIVINGSTON Building Services (LBS) has reported 'exceptional' growth in the last year after tripling its turnover and forecasting continued development into 2023.
The firm specialises...
Scottish scaffolding operations director scoops coveted NASC President’s Award
JR Scaffold Services operations director Kellyanne Conway has won the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) President’s Award.
Accepting the coveted accolade at a dinner...
Work begins on £3.4m project at Cockenzie medical practice
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on a refurbishment and extension of The Harbours Medical Practice in the East Lothian village of Cockenzie.
The £3.4 million project...
Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor.
Scotland's education secretary Jenny...
Top Scottish plumbing apprentices embark on skills challenge
SCOTLAND'S most promising plumbing apprentices will showcase their skills in a competition for the title of Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.
The event, organised...
Paisley contractor announces hat-trick of new appointments
PAISLEY-based construction firm The JR Group has confirmed a trio of new hires across various roles within the business.
George Bunch joins as a new...
CQIC urges ‘fundamental change’ in use of Contractor Design Portions in Scotland
THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has published a new report calling for a fundamental change in how Contractor Design Portions (CDPs) are used...
Hat-trick of property deals secured at refurbished Glasgow building
CEG has confirmed three new tenants at its flagship ONYX development at 215 Bothwell Street in Glasgow.
Ryden, Montagu Evans and Empiric are moving into...
CONNECT110NS helps Glasgow flourish
GUESTS gathered in Glasgow recently to celebrate a Topping Out Ceremony that blended a mix of Glaswegian and German traditions for CONNECT110NS in Queen...
European design awards launched
ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 European Copper in Architecture Awards. A celebration of contemporary architecture and showcase for architects designing with copper...
SPF urges more support for planning authorities to deliver economic ‘transformation’
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has called for additional resources for the planning system to support economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move follows...
ICMI to support £15m Crossbasket Castle expansion plans
INVERLOCHY Castle Management International (ICMI) has extended its management agreement with Crossbasket Castle, helping support the five-star hotel as it undergoes a £15 million...
WPL awarded three wastewater contracts for Scottish Water
A Hampshire-based wastewater treatment firm has been awarded a trio of supplier framework contracts with Scottish Water.
WPL has been awarded the contracts for wastewater...
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...
Research highlights SME frustration with public sector procurement process
A new study has revealed that a significant number of British SMEs believe the parameters set out in public sector tenders are actively discouraging...
New research suggests ‘cultural shift’ around the way young adults view construction careers
MORE than half of young UK adults polled in a recent study revealed they now consider construction as an 'attractive' profession with plenty of...
Scottish quarry group announces new appointments
AYRSHIRE-headquartered Hillhouse Quarry Group has announced a series of strategic appointments and role changes.
Mark Anderson has been promoted to commercial manager (east) bringing with...
Methil community centre to benefit from hub refurbishment initiative
MEMORIAL Park Community Centre in Methil, Fife, has been chosen to receive a free refurbishment in hub East Central Scotland’s Helping Hands community initiative.
Under...
Springfield Partnerships agrees £8.2m contract with Grampian Housing Association
SPRINGFIELD Partnerships, the affordable housing arm of the Springfield Group, has agreed a contract worth £8.2 million with Grampian Housing Association for the delivery...
