West Lothian Construction Forum gearing up for first meeting of 2025
THE West Lothian Construction Forum will host its first meeting of 2025 tomorrow (January 22), with an anticipated rise in attendance from construction businesses...
Developer unveils model home designed to trial new construction tech
PERSIMMON Homes has launched a new facility to enable its teams to trial new construction technologies and train staff.
The developer unveiled the three-storey model...
Akela Ground Engineering announces Irish expansion
AKELA Ground Engineering is expanding its piling and beam operations beyond Scotland with the opening of a new base in Co. Armagh.
The move comes...
Dandara Scotland volunteers with homelessness prevention charity
DANDARA employees have been brushing up on their green skills following a volunteering stint with Edinburgh-based homelessness prevention charity, Cyrenians.
The developer, which is working...
Van Elle partners with Wood to deliver Scottish projects
VAN Elle Holdings has signed an eight-year partnering agreement with Wood to deliver ground investigation, design, and construction activities for piling and foundations across...
Tilbury Douglas completes refurb of Claver House for DWP in Dundee
TILBURY Douglas has completed the fit-out of Claver House in Dundee for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The refurbishment of the DWP’s call...
Anderson Bell Christie hails KTP success with University of Strathclyde
EMPLOYEE-owned architectural practice Anderson Bell Christie (ABC) has completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Strathclyde, funded by Innovate UK.
The...
Roofing firms urged to maximise daylight during winter
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter.
In...
New leadership team appointed as Lovell launches strategic land offer
NATIONAL partnership housing specialist Lovell has appointed a senior team to coincide with the launch of its Lovell strategic land offer.
The initiative will focus...
Views sought on Buckie seating plans created by local pupils
BUCKIE residents are being asked on their views on seating plans created by local S4 school pupils.
The youngsters designed the seating, which will be...
Toolstation expands rapid delivery service following successful trial
TOOLSTATION, part of Travis Perkins plc, has announced it is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 of its stores across the...
Old Plean Roofing wins contract to help bring Bannockburn House back to life
OLD Plean Roofing has been contracted to restore the roof of Stirling's historic Bannockburn House as part of a long-term project to bring the...
Keepmoat confirms appointment of new chief financial officer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has appointed Mark Dilley as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mark’s career spans more than 30 years. He previously held the position of CFO...
Construction professionals offered a ‘job of a lifetime’ in Antarctica
THE British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is offering construction professionals the chance to apply for the 'job of a lifetime' in Antarctica.
The organisation is looking...
Wallace Whittle completes acquisition of Glasgow M&E specialist
WALLACE Whittle has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based building services consultancy and mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering firm, Davie + McCulloch.
The move is said...
Cala submits plans for 221-home development in Bo’ness
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Falkirk Council to create a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness featuring 221 properties.
Located at Crawfield Road,...
Fife Council moves to deliver over 200 new homes after firm’s liquidation
THE build of over 200 new council houses in Fife is back on track after work had to stop on four sites across the...
Eildon Housing Association secures funding boost to deliver new properties
EILDON Housing Association has secured £18.7 million funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to build new homes in the Scottish Borders.
The housing association currently...
First minister opens new control centre at SSE’s Perth headquarters
SSE Renewables' new onshore wind, solar, and battery control centre has been officially opened by first minister John Swinney at the organisation's headquarters in...
Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025
CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million.
The success...
