Build of new Fife school expected to get underway in July
THE final business case for a new secondary school in south west Fife has been approved by councillors.
The 'state-of-the-art' school will be built on...
Space Solutions appoints regional director for Scotland’s central belt
WORKPLACE design and build and management consultancy, Space Solutions, has announced the appointment of Vicki Walker as regional director for Scotland's central belt.
Previously business...
Industry body welcomes Scottish Government proposal for National Outcome on Housing
HOUSEBUILDING industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government is proposing to introduce a standalone National Outcome on...
First completed building milestone for £300m Candleriggs Square regeneration
A major milestone has been marked in the £300 million regeneration of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Developed by a joint venture comprising Drum...
Electrical bodies praise Dufftown apprentice ahead of global skills competition
SCOTLAND'S electrical bodies have hailed a talented young apprentice who will compete at a global skills competition in France later this year.
Danny McBean (21)...
Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project
HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...
akp appointed to University of Glasgow framework
AKP has been selected as a preferred bidder across Lots 1 & 2 of the University of Glasgow framework.
This will see the East Kilbride-based...
Morris & Spottiswood appoints Scottish framework manager
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced the appointment of Michelle Gardiner as a framework manager to support the growth of the firm's public sector frameworks...
Glenfinnan Viaduct project begins following ‘years of planning’
A £3.4 million project to carry out repairs on the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct is underway.
Network Rail, alongside principal contractor AmcoGiffen, have set up a...
Work to begin on £5.8m Glasgow city centre project
RAINTON Construction is to begin work on the creation of the Argyle Street west avenue in Glasgow.
The move comes as part of a wider...
Building services provider confirms senior promotions
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced new appointments to the board of directors and senior management team.
Andrew Halliday originally joined the Glasgow-based business...
Plans unveiled for transformation of Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery site
PLANS have been submitted for a residential-led transformation of the former Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, Edinburgh.
Following a three-month consultation programme, Artisan Real Estate has...
House sales ‘fall flat’ in Scotland but outlook remains positive
NEW research has revealed that the number of home sales in Scotland fell flat in April, following the slight increase in mortgage rates recently.
The...
Stirling’s Engine Shed to host course on conserving Scotland’s traditional buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s building conservation centre, has announced plans to host a week-long introductory course exploring the materials...
Dougall Baillie Associates hail success of engineering graduate apprentice
EAST Kilbride-based consulting engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has hailed the professional success of its graduate apprentice Megan McGaw.
Megan, now a valued member of...
Paisley contractor goes for gold with Office Olympics charity event
CLARK Contracts recently held an ‘Office Olympics’ fundraising event for nominated company charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), which raised £750.
The day included...
Permission granted for 92-home Tranent development
AVANT Homes Scotland is poised to deliver 92 new homes in Tranent after being granted planning permission for a £31 million development.
Called Thistle Meadows...
Green light for new Banchory development
PLANS for 68 new homes at Upper Lochton, Banchory, have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council’s Marr Area Committee.
Delivered by Cala Homes, the development will...
PDM and Huws Gray colleagues complete aspiring managers course
A dozen colleagues from PDM and Huws Gray have completed a training programme designed to support them on their paths to future leadership roles.
The...
Work starts on new Kinglassie affordable homes
KINGDOM Group has announced that construction work is underway on 45 new affordable homes for social rent in Kinglassie, Fife.
The project is part of...
