Planned changes to EPCs are welcome but leave some questions unanswered
By Calum Allmond, a director and head of architectural and energy services at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors.
SCOTTISH Government plans to reform Energy Performance Certificates...
Build of new nursery underway in Aberdeen
MORRISON Construction North has commenced work on the build of a standalone nursery at the site of Ferryhill School in Aberdeen.
Local architect Mackie Ramsay...
Contractor to host careers evenings in Paisley and Edinburgh
CLARK Contracts will mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week by holding the firm's ninth annual careers evenings in Paisley and Edinburgh.
The events will explain the recruitment...
Glasgow city centre building transformed into new £6m private hospital
WORK has been completed on the £6 million project to deliver a new private hospital on Glasgow's Bath Street.
The project involved the transformation of...
BriggsAmasco appoints sustainability manager
BRIGGSAMASCO has appointed Kobir Ahamed as sustainability manager, marking progress in the company’s environmental commitments.
Kobir brings a wealth of expertise to the role, following...
Growing property factoring specialist brings in senior associate
TAYLOR & Martin has announced a senior appointment as the business experiences growing demand for its 'service-driven approach' to property factoring across Scotland.
Nic Mayall,...
NASC strengthens senior team with double appointment
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has strengthened its senior team with two new appointments.
Paul Napper has been named head of training and education,...
Work begins on build of £2.5bn electricity superhighway between Scotland and England
WORK is now underway on the construction of a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England.
Eastern Green Link 1, a joint venture...
UHI Inverness secures location for new Sustainable Construction Centre
UHI Inverness has secured a location for its new Sustainable Construction Centre as part of its ambitious plans to expand its curriculum and campus...
Construction apprenticeships ‘need to triple to meet industry demand’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest Construction Apprenticeships: Opportunities. Challenges. Support report.
The publication draws on a range of research to...
Three high-rise towers in Motherwell to be demolished
DEMOLITION plans have been announced by North Lanarkshire Council for three empty high-rise towers in Motherwell.
The demolition of Allan, Coursington, and Draffen Towers had...
Proposals launched for build of £15m industrial park in Dyce
ARROWMERE Capital, part of the Hurstwood Holdings Group, has submitted a planning application for a new £15 million industrial park in Dyce.
The proposed scheme,...
Politicians urged not to repeat past mistakes around regulation of electrical sector
POLITICIANS must not 'repeat the mistakes of the past' and ignore the need for regulation of the electrical industry, the head of SELECT has...
Grangemouth Stadium set for £350,000 revamp
UP to £350,000 is to be invested into the Grangemouth Stadium to make it wind and watertight as well as statutory-compliant.
The commitment from Falkirk...
Hub North Scotland to refresh Tier 1 construction contractor supply chain
HUB North Scotland is looking to build on continuing expansion with a refresh of its Tier 1 construction contractor supply chain.
The public-private partnership developer has...
Campion Homes appoints new senior land manager
CAMPION Homes has announced the appointment of Fraser Bisset as senior land manager.
Fraser joined the Fife-based firm in January and has held senior roles...
Burns & McDonnell appoints new UK leader to drive growth
BURNS & McDonnell has appointed Kyle Roberts as its new executive MD for the UK as it looks to expand its presence throughout Britain...
Barratt Redrow appoints new regional MD for Scotland
BARRATT Redrow has announced the appointment of Alison Condie as its new regional MD for Scotland.
Alison previously held the roles of regional director for...
Scotland faces ‘missed opportunity’ if heat in buildings bill is delayed further
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has called for immediate action to stimulate investment in Scotland's future workforce by introducing the heat in buildings bill.
Highlighting...
Bracewell Stirling Consulting makes series of key appointments as new Oban office opens
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting has made a series of key hires to bolster its team and support the launch of an enhanced master-planning service.
Additionally, the...
