Housing minister visits new modular development in Kilmarnock
CONNECT Modular and Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) hosted Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan MSP and East Ayrshire Council provost Jim Todd to welcome CHA’s...
Budget constraints and higher interest rates continue to hamper Scottish construction activity
SCOTTISH construction market activity fell for the third consecutive quarter with all sub-sectors now seeing either flat or falling workloads, according to new research.
The...
New report highlights ‘strong fundamentals’ of Scottish residential investment
RETTIE & Co. has highlighted the 'strong fundamentals' underpinning the residential investment opportunity market in Scotland, but also 'negative sentiment' towards the Private Rental...
Mac Mic expands Glasgow portfolio with purchase of refurbished apartment building
Mac Mic (Mactaggart & Mickel) Group has completed the purchase of a £4.25 million rental property scheme at Love Loan, a new neighbourhood just...
Boost for builders’ workloads but major challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted a 'continued upward trend' in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 this year.
The findings were revealed...
Work complete on £3.8m refurbishment of Glasgow bridge
THE £3.8 million refurbishment of a rail bridge in Glasgow city centre has been completed ahead of schedule.
Network Rail and Story refurbished the bridge...
Donaldson Group launches digital innovation package for housebuilders
THE Donaldson Group has announced the launch of a digital innovation package to support design work and sales functions for housebuilders across its interiors...
Delight as £190,000 upgrade of 13 Edinburgh tennis courts nears completion
RENOVATIONS worth £190,000 have been undertaken on 13 tennis courts in four Edinburgh parks.
The improvements to the courts in Inverleith Park, Leith Links, Victoria...
JPS supports development of ‘groundbreaking’ women’s centre in Glasgow
JEWSON Partnership Solutions (JPS), a public sector building materials supplier, has donated £10,000 towards the development of a new support centre for women in...
Housebuilder marks cycle championships with Glasgow e-bike offer
AHEAD of the World Cycle Championships starting in Glasgow, Cala Homes (West) is offering homebuyers an electric bike as part of the purchase of...
CBRE launches new ‘turnkey’ solution service for clients
CBRE has announced details of a new service offering for clients, with the first project in the UK currently being delivered by the real...
Calls for clarity over CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
ACTUATE UK has called for more clarity for construction products regarding CE and UKCA marking.
The voice of the engineering services sector said it welcomes...
Environmental specialist urges Scottish construction industry to ramp up decarbonisation plans
AN environmental specialist has claimed speculation the UK Government may dilute its green plans makes it even more important that Scotland's construction industry decarbonises.
Rob...
Consultancy appoints technical director of architecture for Scotland
THE Rocket Group has announced the appointment of Sam Hinchliffe, ARB RIAS, as technical director of architecture for Scotland.
Sam joins the multi-disciplinary consultancy's Dundee-based...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
Industry urged to show courage and embrace new sustainable innovations
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), organisers of the upcoming Green Home Festival, is urging homeowners and the construction sector to have the courage...
Barratt welcomes local MSP to award-winning Leith site
BARRATT Developments recently welcomed Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, to its Merchant Quay development to celebrate its site manager’s Pride in the...
Construction law specialist among four new Burness Paull partners
BURNESS Paull has announced the promotion of four lawyers to partner.
The newly appointed partners are Louise Chambers (real estate), Stephen Farrell (dispute resolution), Karen...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new chief financial officer
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Matt Gill as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO).
Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London,...
Ogilvie earns President’s Award for health and safety commitment
OGILVIE Construction's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the RoSPA President's Award, which is given to companies who achieve 10 consecutive annual...
