Stewart Milne Homes continues support of girls’ football
STEWART Milne Homes has continued its commitment to supporting girls' football in Scotland by becoming the lead sponsor of Bishopton Football Club's under 10s...
Scotland could become European hub for wind turbine blade recycling
THE Scottish Government has agreed a deal which it said could position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind...
Moray Council eyes new secondary schools in Forres and Buckie
HUB North Scotland has been appointed by Moray Council to carry out feasibility studies and develop concept design briefs for proposed new secondary schools...
Taylor Wimpey set for 188-home North Lanarkshire development
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland is set to launch its development of 188 homes by Carnbroe Road near Coatbridge in the next few months.
Offering a...
MPA Precast launches updated code of practice for safe stressing
A new edition of the Code of Practice for Safe Stressing of Prestressed Concrete Products has been developed by MPA Precast.
The aim is to...
Fife Council apprentices hailed for ‘outstanding’ achievements at awards night
FIFE Council's environment and building services recently celebrated its Apprentice of the Year Awards 2023.
The awards are a celebration of the 'excellence, application, dedication,...
Barratt hosts gardening session for Aberdeen pupils
ABERDEEN primary school pupils have been learning gardening skills during a plant-potting session hosted by Barratt Developments Scotland.
The housebuilder teamed up with landscaping company...
Major housebuilders join line-up for Homebuyer Show Scotland
WESTPOINT Homes and Stewart Milne Homes have been revealed as the latest big-name exhibitors to sign up for Homebuyer Show Scotland, which takes place...
Brewster Brothers secures landmark EPD for recycled aggregates
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has become the first in the UK to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for recycled aggregates.
The intention is...
CIOB hits out at PM’s plans to scale back energy efficiency targets
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has expressed its disappointment at PM Rishi Sunak's announcement on the scaling back of the UK's net zero...
RAAC and ruin: the crumbly concrete crisis
By Michael Collins, senior associate, BTO Solicitors
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or 'RAAC', has been hitting the headlines over the last few weeks. However, RAAC...
Springfield posts highest level of completions and revenue despite ‘challenging’ market backdrop
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has announced a 29% increase in revenue to £332.1 million for the year ended May 31, following a record year of...
Construction underway on SSE Renewables first European project
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables has announced that construction is underway on its first project outside of the UK and Ireland.
Civil works have commenced on the...
DM Hall appoints new financial director
DM Hall has announced the appointment of Andrew Healy as its new financial director.
Healy, who held the financial reins at the Scottish Rugby Union...
Dozens of new social rented homes completed in Penicuik
A development providing 57 homes for social rent in Penicuik has been completed, following a partnership between housebuilder Cala Homes (East) and Wheatley Group.
The collection...
Plans submitted for final phase of Jackton development
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for the third and final phase of homes at its Sequoia Meadows development in Jackton, East...
Walker Timber donation helps keep Bo’ness looking beautiful
COMMUNITY group Bloomin’ Bo’ness has received a £1,000 donation from Walker Timber to support its work to keep the town looking beautiful.
Bloomin’ Bo’ness volunteers...
Property Care Association appoints new CEO
THE Property Care Association (PCA) has appointed Sarah Garry as its new CEO.
Sarah succeeds departing CEO Steve Hodgson with a remit is to build...
Design and build team transforms Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguins Café
WORKPLACE design and management consultancy Space Solutions has transformed Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguins Café in a bid to enhance the customer experience.
Overlooking Penguins Rock, Europe’s...
Galliford Try continuing to perform ‘strongly’ as firm increases full-year expectations
GALLIFORD Try has hailed a 'strong' operating performance after reporting increased revenue and profit for the year ended 30 June 2023.
Revenue is up 12.6%...
