Dandara awarded quality accolade for Kirkliston development
DANDARA has been recognised for the second time for site excellence at its Foxhall Gait project in Kirkliston, Edinburgh.
The development, which launched in February...
Former concrete manufacturing plant site in Carluke sold
DM Hall has concluded the sale of the freehold interest in the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke, South Lanarkshire.
The site, which was...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of UK Construction Services business
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the group later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business.
Nick will be...
Abertay lecturer named as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering
A senior environmental science lecturer at Abertay University has been named as one of the Women's Engineering Society's Top 50 Women in Engineering.
The annual...
Build of new hotel underway in Edinburgh’s Haymarket
WORK is underway on the build of a new 157-bedroom hotel in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh.
Ogilvie Construction is leading the development on behalf...
‘Phenomenal’ response to survey designed to improve CDP process
A new construction industry-wide survey seeking views on Contractor Design Portions (CDP) has been 'flooded' with responses, reflecting how important the topic remains.
The survey,...
Hardies and Shepherd sponsor local dancers ahead of World Cup
HARDIES Property and Construction Consultants and Shepherd Chartered Surveyors have signed up as main sponsors to Studio 11 Dance Collective, representing Team Scotland at...
Leith residents benefit from windows upgrade programme
CCG is supporting Harbour Homes across Leith with a window replacement programme for over 479 households.
The three-phase workstream is being undertaken by the firm’s...
Edinburgh firm expands estate agency division
EDINBURGH-based legal firm Ralph Sayer has expanded its estate agency division with the appointment of Tzana Webster to head up property sales.
Formerly with Warners...
Procast secures sixth accolade in a row at Energy Efficiency Awards
PROCAST Group is celebrating after winning the firm's sixth award in a row at The Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.
The team triumphed in the Scottish...
Addressing the Scottish housing crisis: a call for pragmatic solutions
By Fraser Lynes, MD of Cruden Homes
SCOTLAND'S housing system is at a critical juncture. The Scottish Government has acknowledged the nation’s housing emergency and...
East Kilbride to Glasgow rail electrification work gathers pace
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' from July 19 until 22 to support the electrification of the East Kilbride to Glasgow railway line.
Network Rail will...
New bridge tipped to fuel Winchburgh growth
THE new bridge connecting to Winchburgh and which spans both the Union Canal and Glasgow-Edinburgh railway line has been officially opened.
Community representatives, designers, consultants,...
Nine Barratt Developments Scotland site managers win national awards
NINE Barratt Developments Scotland site managers have won a national award for the quality of homes they are building.
Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the...
University of Strathclyde student wins Emerging Engineer award
A final-year civil and environmental engineering PhD student at the University of Strathclyde has been named as the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Scotland’s Emerging...
Latest Scottish Government figures show drop in house builds
THERE were 19,623 homes built and 16,404 new builds started in 2023-24, the latest Scottish Government housebuilding statistics have revealed.
The figures mean that completions...
Insulation manufacturer and installer acquires majority share in ATS
INSULATION manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum.
Headquartered in...
Lilidorei nominated for hat-trick of prestigious construction awards
SINCE opening 12 months ago, Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden has attracted nearly 200,000 visitors and been shortlisted for a trio of construction awards.
Having...
Wallace Whittle to use expertise of retired engineers to aid development
WALLACE Whittle is to utilise the expertise of retired and retiring engineers to help aid in the development and growth of those within the...
Weed control specialist secures huge contract for trunk road network maintenance
COMPLETE Weed Control (CWC) is bringing a jobs boost to the Scotland's north east after securing a major maintenance contract for the region’s roads.
The...
