February conference aims to help drive diversity in Scotland’s built environment sector
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced it will host the first ever DIveIN conference focused on developing equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)...
Edinburgh student developments progress following forward funding deal
PROPERTY development specialist S Harrison has agreed a forward funding deal with Q Investment Partners (QIP) to deliver two major new purpose-built student accommodation...
Work begins on 280-home development in Armadale
AVANT Homes West Scotland has started construction on a £72 million, 280-home development in Armadale, West Lothian.
Called Honeyman Park and located off West Main Street,...
Union secures ‘outstanding’ 17.4% rise for thousands of construction workers
THOUSANDS of engineering construction workers will benefit from a two-year pay rise worth a minimum of 17.4%, Unite the union has announced.
The deal, which...
Edinburgh residents urged to give their views on energy efficiency
EDINBURGH residents are being asked for their feedback on a long-term plan for decarbonising heat in buildings and improving energy efficiency.
The City of Edinburgh...
Contractor makes multi-million pound investment in PERI systems
STATOM Group has purchased a further £5.4 million worth of equipment from formwork and scaffolding specialist PERI, bringing the total value of the PERI...
Project manager gears up for Scottish Cup clash at Celtic Park
THE project manager on the award-winning Tornagrain housing development in the Highlands is getting set to play at Celtic Park in the Scottish Cup...
Contractor announced for build of £40m Edinburgh Innovation Hub
HERON Bros has been awarded the contract for the £40 million build of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
The 'nationally significant' facility, which is a joint...
New £110 million medical science facility opens in Edinburgh
A new £110 million medical science facility has been officially opened in Edinburgh by HRH The Princess Royal.
The Institute for Regenerative Repair (IRR) South...
Harley Haddow honoured for work to ‘revolutionise’ Glasgow event space
HARLEY Haddow is celebrating after winning the Best Sustainability Project category at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) Awards for its work on...
Milestone reached on rebuild of Troon Railway Station building
THE steel framework of the new platform one building at Troon Railway Station has been fully installed.
A fire destroyed the original platform one building...
Narro associate wins Emerging Professional of the Year accolade
NARRO has announced that Lily Erskine, an associate and section leader in the firm's Edinburgh office, won the Emerging Professional of the Year accolade...
Sheet piling specialist urges industry to focus on embedded carbon reduction
SHEET Piling UK is urging the construction industry to make 2024 a year in which it commits to reduce the amount of embedded carbon...
Clark Contracts donates over 200 books to Action for Children
ACTION for Children has said it is 'hugely appreciative' of the support from Clark Contracts after the Paisley contractor donated over 200 books to...
Sika becomes early adopter of CCPI
BUILDING product manufacturer Sika has announced it has become an early adopter of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), published to help drive...
Report highlights ‘resilience’ of Scotland’s prime residential market
SAVILLS' latest analysis of UK residential market performance during 2023 shows that while mortgage affordability has impacted the wider sector, Scotland’s prime market has...
Deadline extended one more week for UK Roofing Awards
NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced that companies have been given one more week to enter projects into the 2024 UK Roofing...
Political support grows for regulation of Scotland’s electrical industry
CROSS-party political support continues to grow in favour of the campaign for protection of title for electricians in Scotland, with a New Year declaration...
Marks and Spencer announces £30m investment in Scottish stores
MARKS and Spencer (M&S) has unveiled plans to invest £30 million in the upgrade and build of stores in Scotland.
The retailer's investment will deliver...
Speakers confirmed for first net zero breakfast club networking event
A host of professionals working within the built environment and construction industry with a shared interest in driving sustainability are to come together for...