Trust Housing Association appoints new chair following AGM
TRUST Housing Association has announced the appointment of David Knight as its new chair, succeeding Dr Norval Bryson who has stepped down after four...
Ossian director achieves RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture
EDINBURGH-based Ossian Architects has announced that founding director Martin Flett has been awarded RIAS accreditation in conservation architecture.
The move follows assessment of Martin’s experience...
Housebuilder’s charity golf day goes with a swing in Aberdeenshire
BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has raised over £14,000 for Cornerstone at its annual charity golf day.
Over 80 golfers took part in...
Balfour Beatty commits to major UK recruitment drive
BALFOUR Beatty has announced plans to increase its UK workforce from approximately 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years.
By the end of 2027,...
Linear Group confirms merger of two divisions
LINEAR Group has announced the merger of two of its divisions. Linear Building Compliance (LBC) and Linear Fire Safety (LFS) will now operate as...
Energy Training Academy in the frame for national award
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) is in contention to land its first national honour after being shortlisted at the 2026 H&V News Awards.
The Dalkeith-based...
Local contractor delivers milestone Irvine Beach Park project
MCLAUGHLIN Construction has announced completion of the Coastal Hub at Irvine Beach Park for North Ayrshire Council.
The delivery marks the first major milestone in...
Report highlights Highland group’s economic impact across the UK
A new impact report has revealed that Highland-headquartered RSE Group drove £280.7 million of gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2024/2025....
Van donation helps drive construction charity’s #Make it Visible campaign
TAYLOR Wimpey and the Lighthouse Charity are strengthening their partnership in a bid to improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for construction...
SFHA issues warning over Scotland’s ‘intolerable’ homelessness crisis
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that the nation's homelessness crisis is 'intolerable' amid further increases in the number of children...
Research highlights extent of construction suppliers losing sales due to poor data
NEW data from MRA Research, in partnership with Pimberly, has revealed that just over a third of UK merchants and manufacturers have lost sales as...
RAAC remediation and refurbishment project completed at Cumbernauld school
PROCAST Group has delivered a £2.5 million RAAC remediation and refurbishment project at Ravenswood Primary School in Cumbernauld.
The project, delivered on behalf of North...
McTaggart anniversary celebrations are a racing cert
MCTAGGART Construction recently marked its 80th anniversary by treating staff to a hospitality day at the Ayr Gold Cup.
Colleagues from across the business came...
Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million.
Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
Ogilvie Construction to deliver multi-million-pound investment at Inverness school
OGILVIE Construction is to lead the build of a new sports block and teaching space for pupils with additional support needs at Inverness High...
Inverness event to focus on clean heat and energy efficient buildings
INDUSTRY stakeholders will meet in Inverness next month to explore how Scotland can accelerate the delivery of more energy efficient buildings and clean heat.
BE-ST...
Scottish builders’ merchant hails success of e-commerce site
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has hailed the success of the firm's first online store, with £40,000 worth of goods having been sold...
Ramboll strengthens senior team with double appointment
ARCHITECTURE, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has bolstered its transport infrastructure offering with two senior apointments.
Graeme Dodds has been named director of urban &...
Fife Trusted Trader scheme marks 15-year milestone
FIFE Trusted Trader is marking 15 years of operation - with the scheme now featuring over 100 businesses.
Backed by Fife Council and administered through...
Land deal paves way for next phases of Rowett South masterplan
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Bancon Homes has completed a land deal with the University of Aberdeen that will pave the way for the next phases of the...
