FMB confirms new partnership to help consumers find quality local builders
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced a new partnership with the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) designed to connect the public with quality local...
Builder announces support for local foodbanks
BELLWAY Homes (Scotland East) has donated £1,000 to help foodbanks in the communities in which the firm is building new homes.
The housebuilder has given...
CALA announces return of community bursary initiative
CALA Homes has launched a community bursary initiative in the west of Scotland.
Charities, schools and good causes in the region can receive a share...
Rail chief hails project team behind award-winning Glasgow Queen Street project
THE £120 million redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street has been recognised with the unveiling of a National Railway Heritage Award (NRHA) at the station.
Balfour...
SELECT launches new membership sub-category as demand grows for EV installations
SELECT has launched a new EV (electric vehicle) membership sub-category due to the increasing number of electrical contractors installing charge points.
The trade body said...
The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a...
Scotland ‘still nowhere near’ addressing the scale of housing challenge
ONE year on from Scotland declaring a housing emergency, trade body Homes for Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to implement the 'radical...
Cruden Group confirms new board structure
THE Cruden Group has announced it is 'streamlining' its governance structure with new board appointments.
The move follows the integration earlier this year of its...
Edinburgh’s A-listed Victoria Swing Bridge to be fully repaired
FORTH Ports is to proceed with the full repair of the category-A listed Victoria Swing Bridge at the Port of Leith.
It comes after the...
Co-founder of Kenoteq named on Top 50 Women in Engineering list
THE creator of a 'groundbreaking' recycled brick has been chosen as one of 2022's Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50).
Professor Gabriela Medero, co-founder of...
Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade...
JLL makes senior Scots appointments
GOOD things come in threes for property consultancy JLL, as a trio of employees who originally joined the business as graduates are promoted to...
Housebuilder raises over £150,000 at annual charity dinner
BARRATT Homes West Scotland hosted an audience of 600 people to help raise £153,000 towards supporting children and families in need.
The company held its...
SJIB and Unite back consultation over regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the introduction of...
Deal struck for build of 55 affordable homes in Winchburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has concluded a contract with Home Group Scotland to deliver 55 affordable homes for social rent at Winchburgh.
The agreement will...
Plans unveiled for build of ‘groundbreaking’ Finnieston high-rise
THE build of a 'groundbreaking' ultra-low carbon residential block is being proposed for the Finnieston area of Glasgow.
Holmes Miller is behind the plans for...
16 years of profit for Cruden
THE Cruden Group has increased profit by 48% to £7.1 million for the year to 31 March 2015 - the 16th year in a...
How timber systems can help fix Scotland’s housing crisis
By Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems, part of the Muir Group
THE housing crisis in Scotland is becoming ever more acute. More...
Drum Property Group appoints new construction director
DRUM Property Group has promoted Ian Gracie to the role of construction director.
He has been with Drum since 2019, leading and coordinating design and...
Advance Construction drives off with 65-tonne model at Truckfest Scotland
ADVANCE Construction took the keys to a new DAF 65-tonne showpiece truck at Truckfest Scotland 2024 and raised over £2,500 at the event for...
