Aberdeen pupils impress in housebuilder’s Christmas card competition
PUPILS at Countesswells Primary School, Aberdeen have been designing their own Christmas cards as part of Barratt Developments’ festive competition.
The winning drawing is being...
20,000 native trees to be planted at East Lothian development
AN East Lothian company has helped Cala Homes turn one of the area’s largest developments into a 'green haven', transforming former farmland with the...
Work to begin on improving resilience at A83 Rest and Be Thankful
PREPARATORY works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week, Transport...
Pagabo announces lead providers for professional services UK and Scotland frameworks
MULTI-disciplinary construction consultancies AtkinsRéalis and Turner & Townsend have been named as the lead providers for two upcoming professional services frameworks from Pagabo.
The frameworks...
Developer supports the Clutha Trust and Glasgow artists
MORE than 50 aspiring performers will have the opportunity to take to the stage at Glasgow’s Winterfest this month thanks to the support of...
Thumbs up for new solar PV and battery training course
THE Energy Training Academy has completed the delivery of its first flagship solar PV and battery training course, with participants said to be 'full...
Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer donates £37,000 to charity this Christmas
LOCHMABEN-based manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it is donating £37,000 to five local charities this Christmas.
The announcement made by MD, Andrew Hayward, during...
Pupils have designs on health and safety near South Gilmerton housebuilding site
AS part of its recent health and safety talk to Gilmerton Primary School, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland set pupils a challenge to design a...
Kickboxing champion encourages women to consider construction careers
TEN-time world kickboxing champion Brooke Reeves is taking on her second year as an apprentice electrician with Glasgow-based construction firm City Building.
Brooke (19) recently...
Cala moves forward with plans for 346-home Barrhead site
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to East Renfrewshire Council to create a 346-home residential-led development in Barrhead.
The site, on land adjacent...
Cruden receives ‘overwhelmingly generous’ level of support for festive appeal
CRUDEN has announced this has been the best year yet for the firm's festive food bank appeal, after seven tonnes of items were donated.
Staff,...
Springfield brings Christmas cheer to Village developments
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties hosted its annual community Christmas events for residents at its Dykes of Gray and Bertha Park Villages in Dundee and Perth,...
Housebuilder acquires 45-acre Cambuslang site
MILLER Homes has secured a 45-acre site in Hallside, Cambuslang. The development will comprise 182 three, four and five-bedroom homes.
The housebuilder said Cambuslang has been...
Shepherd confirms six promotions across Scotland
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced six promotions across its residential and commercial operations in Scotland.
Edinburgh office residential surveyor Ed Cook and Glasgow office commercial agency...
RTPI Scotland report highlights ‘stark’ challenges facing local planning authorities
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has released its ‘Resourcing the Planning Service’ report, which is described as providing a 'stark' outline of...
300 craft workers to strike over pay dispute with West Lothian Council
UNITE the union has confirmed that around 300 craft members employed by West Lothian Council will take strike action in a dispute over money...
Procast delivers again on Christmas caring
CONSTRUCTION, energy and property contractor Procast has again shown its support for young people who are forced to become carers for others.
For the fifth...
Increased investment ‘vital’ to tackle climate impact on Scotland’s water services
SUSTAINED increased investment is 'vital' if Scottish Water is to tackle the impact climate change is having on the services it provides to customers,...
Dandara spreads Christmas cheer with Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity donation
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has donated £500 and a selection of Christmas gifts to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC).
Staff at Dandara East Scotland organised the donation,...
Housebuilder’s donation will enhance outdoor space at Dargavel Primary
PUPILS at Dargavel Primary are set to enjoy new school play equipment thanks to a £1,000 donation from Stewart Milne Homes.
The housebuilder is supporting...
