Housebuilder launches Urban Wildlife Strategy across UK developments
CALA Homes has unveiled its new Urban Wildlife Strategy, which includes a series of measures across all new developments to support and protect Britain’s 'rapidly...
Etex acquires Stirling insulation specialist Superglass
BUILDING materials manufacturer Etex has completed the acquisition of Stirling-based insulation producer Superglass.
With this deal, Etex extends its European footprint for insulation beyond its...
New BESA president urges businesses to embrace digital age
CLAIRE Curran, MD of building services specialists Linaker, has been elected president of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) for 2023/24.
Described as a 'progressive...
Triple glazed windows add to green credentials of landmark Drymen development
NORDAN alu-clad timber windows have helped deliver energy efficiency to Scotland's largest Passivhaus social housing development to date.
The site in Drymen, Stirlingshire, was the...
Trio of new showhomes open at ‘flagship’ Glasgow site
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled three new showhomes and apartments at its flagship Glasgow development, Jordanhill Park in the west end.
The housebuilder has opened...
Safe digging ‘anxiety’ keeping Brits awake at night
NEW research from LSBUD has claimed that Brits are embarking on so many DIY projects that concerns about staying safe while digging are keeping them...
Contractor creates ‘safe space’ for on-site team with Lighthouse Charity talk
TEAM members from The JR Group welcomed representatives from the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to deliver an informal and engaging Toolbox Talk at the...
Aberdeen’s ‘most haunted’ building to undergo £1.36m repairs project
WORK is underway on the £1.36 million delivery of repairs to Aberdeen's 'most haunted' building.
The repair and conservation work to the Tolbooth Museum, which...
NASC appoints new CEO
CLIVE Dickin has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC).
He has worked for more than 25 years...
Build of £580m Viking Wind Farm reaches halfway point
THE halfway point has been reached in the construction of the £580 million Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.
Scheduled to be operational by autumn 2024,...
Moray tradespeople invited to join Trusted Trader scheme
TRADESPEOPLE in Moray have been urged to sign up to a scheme aimed at protecting customers from poor workmanship.
Moray Council is creating a network...
Aberdeen housing developments back on track as price pressures ease
TWO Aberdeen City Council housing developments are back on track after high construction costs put them on hold.
A value engineering review identified project savings...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
New Larkhall housing development complete
A new housing development in Larkhall has reached completion, delivered by Cruden Building in partnership with hub South West Scotland.
Tenants have now moved into...
Delight at two-year wage agreement being reached for electricians
SELECT has announced that it is 'extremely pleased' that a two-year wage agreement has been sealed for Scotland's electricians.
The deal, which will see rates...
Livingston contractor lands place on property maintenance and refurbishment framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has announced it has secured a place on Scotland Excel’s property maintenance and refurbishment framework.
Appointed to Lot 15 Multi Trades,...
PERI employees tackle Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond
EMPLOYEES from PERI UK’s Glasgow office recently participated in the Big Hike Challenge in Loch Lomond for Cancer Research UK, the company’s chosen charity of...
Barratt Developments Scotland supports charities across country
BARRATT Developments Scotland has donated £50,000 to charities providing support for individuals living with cancer and families impacted by food inequality.
Five charities from across...
No barrier to air-tight future for Scotland
Hugh Franklin, head of AeroBarrier UK, explains why technology holds the key to meeting ambitious decarbonisation targets in Scotland’s housing sector
SCOTLAND’S focus on energy-efficient...
A more sustainable industry needs us to work together
By David MacDonald, national hub programme director at the Scottish Futures Trust
IN recent years, governments and businesses across the world have been striving to...
