UK construction hit by £11.1 billion fall in spending in 2023
CONTRACTS awarded for construction projects in the UK fell 14% to £69.2 billion in 2023, according to analysis from Barbour ABI.
Sectors hit by the...
Work begins on £22.68m transformation of East Renfrewshire road
GRAHAM has commenced work on a £22.68 million East Renfrewshire Council project to deliver improvement works to Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns.
The...
Unite meetings will offer legal support to Stewart Milne workers
UNITE the Union has announced it is to hold meetings in Aberdeen and Dundee on Monday January 15 to offer legal support to Stewart...
Glidevale Protect highlights importance of choice whilst achieving compliance
FOLLOWING updates to the NHBC standards, building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has revealed it is supporting housebuilders, developers, architects and contractors with technical information...
Self-build and home improvement trends to take centre stage at Glasgow event
BUSINESSES looking to connect with self-builders and home renovators will have the opportunity when The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to the SEC...
Caledonia Housing Association staff lend support to charities
COLLEAGUES from Caledonia Housing Association have been taking part in several charity initiatives to support people and families who have faced a challenging year.
A...
M&E works underway at new Livingston care home
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has started to carry out mechanical and electrical works on a new care home in Almondside, Livingston.
The Glasgow-based building services provider will deliver...
FIS and GIRI team up to help reduce error and increase productivity
TRADE Body Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) and The Get It Right Initiative (GIRI) have announced a new collaboration to help reduce error and...
Archaeological dig to be undertaken ahead of build of flats in Edinburgh
AOC Archaeology Group is undertaking an archaeological excavation at Cowan's Close ahead of the City of Edinburgh Council's build of 19 new wheelchair accessible...
Allied Surveyors Scotland adds to senior team in Inverness
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director in the firm's Inverness office.
Carla has over 20 years’ experience as...
Knauf Insulation launches ‘industry first’ online condensation risk tool
KNAUF Insulation has launched what it described as the industry’s first online condensation risk analysis tool.
The solution is tipped to save architects and specifiers...
Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line set for vital rockfall prevention works
NETWORK Rail engineers are to deliver safety-critical engineering works on the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line later this month.
The four-day project, from January 29 until...
‘Promising signs of improvement’ for Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has revealed there are 'promising signs of improvement' for the Scottish investment market despite 2023 year-end volumes being down on...
Entries sought for Retrofit Academy Awards
THE deadline to enter The Retrofit Academy Awards is looming large, with January 16 the final date to submit nominations.
The annual Retrofit Academy Awards...
INSUREPAIR Glasgow expansion set to deliver jobs boost
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-based fire and flood restoration specialist, has announced it is expanding into Glasgow in a move set to create up to 15...
Plans submitted for transformative new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood
A planning application has been submitted for a proposed new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood with capacity for 7,000 homes.
West Town Edinburgh Limited, the development...
Nicola Barclay appointed new board chair at BE-ST
FORMER Homes for Scotland chief executive Nicola Barclay has been appointed the new board chair at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST).
She will succeed...
New campaign aims to help progress Winchburgh rail station ambitions
A campaign has been launched to build a new railway station to Winchburgh in West Lothian.
A report, titled A vision for a new rail...
Insite Group to create new home for Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh
INSITE Group has been announced as the main contractor for the refurbishment of London House in Edinburgh, with the building set to become the...
Work underway on £5m revamp of Inverness park
MORRISON Construction has commenced work on the £5 million refurbishment of Inverness' Northern Meeting Park.
One of three projects along the city's River Ness to...
