‘Cautious optimism’ for Scottish commercial property market
NEW research has revealed that £1.5 billion of commercial property assets changed hands in Scotland during 2023.
Knight Frank's analysis of Real Capital Analytics (RCA) figures...
Edwin James Group completes strategic acquisition to boost growth plans
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group has completed the acquisition of Automated Control Solutions Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Automated Control Solutions Limited and...
Study shows rise in AI use in Scottish workplaces
NEW research by recruitment specialist Hays has found that more organisations are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools than six months ago, rising from 26%...
Heating supplies worth six-figure sum stolen from Glasgow business
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of heating supplies worth a six-figure sum during a break-in to a business premises in the...
Scottish Water rises to festive weather challenges
SCOTTISH Water has revealed its teams spent the festive period ensuring the country's public water network and waste water systems operated smoothly amidst stormy...
Edinburgh to establish commission to make streets more inclusive
AN accessibility commission is to be established to ensure Edinburgh's public spaces are as inclusive as possible for those with disabilities.
On Thursday January 11,...
Glasgow architecture studio funds educational courses for homelessness charity
GLASGOW-based architecture studio HAUS Collective is funding educational courses for homelessness charity The Marie Trust after raising £15,000 on a charity bike ride.
To mark...
Beard appoints new non-executive director
CONTRACTOR Beard has appointed Alison Cox as a non-executive director.
Alison brings more than two decades of experience from across the construction sector and is...
Latest stats offer ‘confidence boost’ for Scottish home buyers
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has responded to the publication of the Halifax December House Price Index, which shows Scottish growth of 2.6% in...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire
A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos.
Orwell Farm in...
New Taylor Wimpey high-vis vests highlight mental health support
NEW high-vis vests aimed at addressing mental health concerns in the housebuilding sector are being made available to all Taylor Wimpey employees to wear...
Scotland’s railway gets £15m upgrade over festive period
NETWORK Rail has completed a £15 million programme of engineering upgrades across Scotland over the festive period.
The organisation said that the work will improve...
Muir completes £6 million vehicle showroom project at Hillington Park
A £6 million project to develop a new vehicle showroom and service facilities for TrustFord has been completed at Hillington Park.
The 29,000 sq ft...
Scottish construction industry must ‘sort itself out’ over pay
THE Scottish construction industry has been told it needs to ‘sort itself out’ after a recent survey highlighted ongoing payment and cash flow issues.
Experienced...
Going beyond the environmental argument for retrofitting
By Moses Jenkins, sector skills manager, Historic Environment Scotland
When thinking about the retrofit of our older building stock, it is important to get the terminology...
Glasgow expo shows innovation is on the right road
THE latest innovations to benefit road and transport projects were highlighted at the recent Road Expo Scotland event at Glasgow’s SEC.
Over 85 exhibitors were...
Passivhaus clarification required for improved compliance
New build housing will need to meet the Scottish equivalent of the Passivhaus standard within two years. But is there enough understanding of the...
Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill
Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill
The Scottish...
CBRE forecasts Scottish house prices to ‘fall marginally’ in 2024
CBRE is predicting a 'relatively soft landing' for house prices in Scotland this year with a fall of just 0.8% in 2024 - slightly...
