Savills appoints Edinburgh-based operations director
SAVILLS has appointed Jessica Arrowsmith as operations director to support the growth of its projects and infrastructure business across the UK.
Jessica, who is based...
Plans launched for hotel inside Hearts’ Tynecastle Park stadium
HEART of Midlothian Football Club has unveiled plans to create a 25-bedroom hotel and events space within the main stand of its Tynecastle Park...
Teamwork pays off for Carnoustie pipeline repair project
SCOTTISH Water has published time lapse footage of the recently completed repairs to a major sewer pipeline by Carnoustie Golf Links.
The footage showcases the work...
Latest figures reveal drop in new build homes completed in Scotland
NEW figures published by Scotland’s chief statistician revealed there were 21,952 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end September...
Why are insolvency rates rising in the construction industry?
By Sharon McDougall of Scotland Debt Solutions, part of Begbies Traynor Group.
No company is immune to the dangers posed by today’s uncertain economic and...
Electrical bodies encouraged by ‘healthy pipeline’ of emerging talent
SCOTLAND'S electrical bodies are looking ahead to 2024 with confidence as new figures show a 'healthy pipeline' of young talent – but also insist...
Donaldson Group welcomes plans to increase timber use in construction
THE Donaldson Group has welcomed the UK Government’s Timber Construction Policy Roadmap, outlining its plans to increase timber use in construction.
Andrew Donaldson, Donaldson Group...
Developer helps spread festive cheer at Edinburgh hospital hub
EDINBURGH'S Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) has been boosted by an £8,000 donation from a local residential developer.
After completing the capital’s Seven Hills of Edinburgh...
Housebuilder crowns Midlothian Christmas card champion
PUPILS at a Midlothian primary school have created their own Christmas card designs as part of Barratt Developments’ festive competition.
The housebuilder invited pupils from...
CCG makes ‘strong progress’ on Paisley bathroom replacement project
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, has announced it is making 'strong progress' on a major bathroom contract for...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Why supporting communities is not just a choice, but a responsibility
By Kevin Reid, executive chairman of The Cruden Group
With the season of goodwill in full swing, it’s a poignant time to reflect on how...
Construction sector urged to show flexibility in face of economic challenges
TURNER & Townsend has called for 'agility and adaptability' as the construction industry adjusts to the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2.
In its...
Contractor announces two senior promotions to support growth plans
CONTRACTOR Beard has announced two senior promotions to support the company's expansion plans.
Director Mike Hedges has been promoted to the newly created position of...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity lunch raises £180,000
THIS year's Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Lunch raised a whopping £180,000 for families involved in the sector.
Over 950 guests attended the event at the...
Ground broken on rural Stirlingshire village housing project
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, Stirlingshire, on behalf of Rural Stirling Housing Association...
Network Rail utilises AI to better understand line-side species
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) and machine learning is being used by Network Rail to better understand and monitor what species are living along the UK's...
Hotel operator checks in to Edinburgh with ‘transformational’ project
HOTEL operator MEININGER is expanding into Edinburgh after agreeing a deal with property development company S Harrison, which will see a 1970s office building...
Forster Group to install hundreds of solar panels for Dundee care home provider
ROOFING and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes.
The...
PERI UK appoints new finance director
GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
