15 Scots charities to benefit from The Barrack Charitable Trust
THE Barrack Charitable Trust, funded by Knight Property Group, is donating £45,000 to 15 charitable organisations across Scotland.
This is the second tranche of donations...
Lockerbie roofing specialist triumphs in business development programme
LOCKERBIE-based A. Henderson Roofing has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Dumfries and Galloway Programme.
Delivered by hub South West, in partnership with...
Vp plc has emissions targets validated by SBTi
SPECIALIST equipment rental group Vp plc has had its efforts and strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through science-based targets validated by the Science...
Springfield half-year trading ‘in line with expectations’
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced that trading in the first half of the financial year has been in line with management expectations.
In a trading update...
ATS celebrates ‘Scottish first’ Kiwa UK-approved installer status
FIFE-based screeding, resin, underfloor heating and consulting specialist Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it has become Scotland’s first Kiwa UK-approved installer of energystore...
New housebuilding figures show ‘crisis’ is intensifying in Scotland
INDUSTRY body Homes for Scotland has said that the latest statistics around housebuilding prove that the housing 'crisis' is intensifying.
Scottish Government figures revealed decreases...
Underlying demand for construction ‘remains steady’ despite sector challenges
THE latest analysis from Barbour ABI has found that rising interest rates, political uncertainty and continued price inflation has left UK construction spending 'significantly...
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...
