UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
Rearo secures lucrative deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels
GLASGOW-based kitchen and bathroom surface manufacturer Rearo has announced a new deal with Eurocell to supply laminate wall panels.
The contract with the Derbyshire-based company,...
Industry urged to work together to ‘radically rethink’ Scotland’s construction skills shortages
SCOTLAND'S Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has urged the construction and built environment sector to pull together to 'radically rethink' about how workforce and skill...
3.17-acre site offers ‘truly unique’ residential opportunity in Glasgow
A site with planning permission for 409 residential units in Glasgow’s Anderston district has been brought to the market by regeneration specialist Summix.
Central Quay...
Work to begin on River Leven accessible path
WORK is to begin on the creation of a fully-accessible shared path network connecting the new rail stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge alongside...
Builders’ merchant offers free food and extended opening hours in response to roadworks
EDINBURGH-based St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it has extended the opening hours of its Stenhouse branch in the city to help...
Offers in excess of £15 million sought for Glasgow city centre retail asset
CBRE has been appointed by HIH Real Estate to bring a retail and office investment opportunity in Glasgow city centre to the market.
Located at...
Green light for urban riverside living site in Stirling
STIRLING Council has approved plans to start the marketing process for a key site within the city's Forthside development.
The local authority said the strategically...
Number of SME housebuilders in Scotland falls to lowest level in 20 years
A new report has revealed that the number of small and medium size (SME) housebuilders in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in...
Roofing contractors remain optimistic despite ongoing challenges
NEW research has found that roofing contractors are enduring mixed fortunes at the moment, with 'stagnating' workloads and new enquiries, but also signs of...
Work starts on North Lanarkshire school extension
BAM Construction has commenced work on the extension of Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire.
Hub South West will deliver the project on behalf of...
Toolstation aims to raise buckets of cash for charity with new hat
TOOLSTATION is introducing a new bucket hat to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Ahead of Glastonbury 2025 and the Oasis reunion gigs, the building...
Testing ground for low-carbon road materials launches in North Lanarkshire
A new testing ground has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, with the aim of decarbonising roads.
The...
Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps
KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division.
KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...
Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices crowned
SCOTLAND'S top plumbing and heating apprentices have been honoured at the 50th anniversary Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY 50) competition.
Held at South...
Fleming breaks ground on historic Clarkston church annexe
LENZIE-based Fleming has started the build of an annexe on the historic Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston.
The initiative, which forms part of the church's...
Glasgow property auction house on track to break £2 million turnover barrier
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions is set to register record growth for the third year in a row since its formation.
Set up in 2022 by...
Plans approved for student accommodation build at Glasgow’s ABC site
PLANS have been approved for the build of a student accommodation development featuring a food hall and courtyard events space on the site of...
Glen Finglas dam electrical upgrades aim to enhance energy resilience
ELECTRICAL work in the turbine room at Glen Finglas dam near Stirling has enabled the continued safe operation of Scottish Water’s hydroelectric dam.
The hydro...
Plans approved for 410-bed student complex in Glasgow’s Anderston area
GRAHAM Investment Projects has secured planning consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver a 410-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city’s Anderston...
