New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge
A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...
Barratt mums give their daughters a taste of the construction industry
MUMS from Barratt Developments Scotland recently welcomed their daughters to work for the day to help nurture the next generation of talent.
The visit took...
Work begins on new Blackford affordable homes
CONSTRUCTION has started on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built within Blackford in over 60 years.
Cala Homes (East) is building...
Scottish Government urged to restore housing budget
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has urged the Scottish Government to use the £300 million of Barnett Consequential funding allocated in the Spring...
Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub team celebrate refurbishment award win
RENFREWSHIRE Council is celebrating after the Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub won the ESG Refurbishment of the Year category at the Scottish Property Awards.
Home...
Builders bemoan Spring Budget as ‘missed opportunity’
THE Spring Budget has been hailed as a 'missed opportunity' by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to build new homes and improve current...
Strong turnout at Paisley contractor’s annual careers evening
MORE than 140 people interested in construction traineeships or apprenticeships attended Clark Contracts' 8th annual careers evening at the firm's Paisley HQ.
The event was...
Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence
AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence.
Euan Forsyth,...
Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ
NATIONAL Timber Group Scotland recently welcomed Michelle Thomson MSP to the firm's Grangemouth head office.
The Thornbridge Timber site is the central processing and distribution hub...
Galliford Try pre-tax profits increase by 33% for half-year period
GALLIFORD Try has increased pre-tax profits by a third for the half-year period ended 31 December, 2023.
Revenue rose from £679 million to £819 million...
Cala and Celeros FT secure planning permission for 254 homes in Cathcart
CALA Management Limited, together with Celeros Flow Technology, has secured planning permission from Glasgow City Council to deliver 254 new homes in Cathcart, in...
Lomond expansion plans gather pace with Tay Letting acquisition
LOMOND has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of Tay Letting, which has offices in Glasgow, Dundee, and Edinburgh.
The firm will become part...
Green light for Dandara Living’s City Wharf development in Glasgow
DANDARA Living has been granted planning permission by Glasgow City Council to develop City Wharf, a project comprising apartments and residential amenity, student accommodation...
Value of apprenticeships highlighted at new Fife College campus
SCOTLAND'S minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, kicked off Scottish Apprenticeship Week at Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus.
The minister met apprentices...
Mineral products sector has ‘key role’ to play in supporting sustainable growth in Scotland
THE Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) has published a new document which sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish Government.
The organisation...
‘Plan of plans’ considered for Glasgow city centre
THE draft strategy for Glasgow city centre for the remainder of the decade was today considered by a Glasgow City Council committee.
Describing the city...
BTR developer thrilled with Glasgow project’s award success
BUILD-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator PLATFORM_ has expressed its joy at winning a Scottish Property Award.
PLATFORM_, in joint venture partnership with Northwood Investors LLC,...
Digital Twin tech ‘revolutionising’ non-domestic building upgrades unveiled
AN initiative aimed at revolutionising the approach to retrofit and building upgrades for the UK’s non-domestic buildings has been launched this week at the...
Breaking down the bias to build inspiring leadership in housebuilding
By Hazel Davies, a director at Cruden
In the lead up to International Women's Day, it’s a good time to step back and reflect on...
Weed control and tree management specialist extends FCC deal for five years
LARKHALL-based Complete Weed Control has extended its deal with waste and resource management firm FCC Environment for a further five years.
The weed control, ground...
