New report highlights investment models to support decarbonisation of Scotland’s social housing
A new report published by the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has highlighted a series of financial models to attract investment into retrofitting Scotland's social...
Galbraith adds to building consultancy division with double appointment
PROPERTY firm Galbraith has strengthened its building consultancy division with two new appointments.
David Shine joins as a project manager in Inverness, with a focus...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
Women in Property appoints new Central Scotland branch chair
LAURA McGuigan has been appointed chair of Women in Property's Central Scotland branch for 2025-26.
Laura, who is business development manager for Kier Construction in...
Tilbury Douglas IWD event explores inclusion and collaboration
TO mark International Women’s Day (IWD), Tilbury Douglas hosted an event that brought together more than 100 people to discuss the role of inclusion...
Ageing workforce and electrical skills shortages ‘could hamper net zero goals’
TRAINING the electrical talent of tomorrow is 'essential' if Scotland is to address the current skills shortage and meet its net zero targets.
That's the...
Bancon Group marks milestone year by sponsoring HFS event
ABERDEENSHIRE housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group is marking the start of its 50th anniversary celebrations by sponsoring a key element of this year’s...
Spirits producer raises a glass to new storage facilities
A family-owned spirits producer has marked a milestone after unveiling new premium storage facilities in Fife.
Located in Glenrothes as part of Wemyss Family Spirits'...
BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building
DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...
Wave of coastal erosion projects completed in Moray
THREE major projects have been completed with the aim of protecting Moray coastal communities from the threat of erosion.
A 50cm shingle bank has been...
Major milestone for Gremista project as new transformers arrive
THE project to connect Shetland's local electricity network to the national grid has marked a milestone following the arrival of two new transformers, SSEN...
Taylor Wimpey gets green light for new Kilmarnock site
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been granted planning permission by East Ayrshire Council to deliver 134 new homes in Kilmarnock.
A programme of infrastructure and...
St Andrews strengthens partnership with HSS Hire Group
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it has strengthened its partnership with HSS Hire Group with the opening of a rental facility...
Dozens of Paisley homes benefit from new doors and windows
THE CCG Group has announced completion of its latest supply and install contract in Paisley, with 52 residences owned by Ferguslie Park Housing Association...
Network Rail to recruit 38 Scottish apprentices to three-year course
NETWORK Rail has announced that it will be recruiting 38 apprentices in Scotland for its 2025 apprenticeship programme.
Apprentices are required at locations across the...
Plans submitted for battery energy storage system in Scottish Borders
RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system...
Cala brings Social Bite roof donation to over £10,000
CALA Homes (West) has handed over its third and final roof donation to Social Bite following the sell out of its city centre Prince’s...
Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships
BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications.
The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
UK construction PMI shows ‘fastest downturn in five years’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the slump in UK construction output following the release of the...
Fact or fiction: the hybrid collateral warranty
By Ross Taylor, partner, dispute resolution, Gillespie Macandrew
A construction contract is an agreement 'for' the carrying out, arranging 'for' the carrying out or providing...
