First CCPI demand-side supporters announced
A raft of contractors, developers and housebuilders are backing the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) after signing a pledge to work with their...
Hardies strengthens senior team in Dundee with new associate
STEPHEN Kydd has been promoted to associate in Hardies Property & Construction Consultants' Dundee office.
A native of Carnoustie, Mr Kydd graduated from Abertay University...
Summers-Inman creates specialist damp and mould assessment team
SUMMERS-Inman has announced an expansion of its Scottish operation with the creation of a specialist damp and mould assessment team.
Working with local authorities, housing...
Concrete roof tile manufacturer celebrates record-breaking charity fundraising outcome
A whopping £80,000 has been raised by Russell Roof Tiles after the firm's Big Charity Quiz Night boosted the final fundraising amount by £15,000.
Held...
Trade body highlights key issues facing builders in planning system response
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has responded to the call for ideas on planning system ambitions requested by new planning improvement champion Craig McLaren.
The trade...
Homes for Scotland appoints new head of planning
KEVIN Murphy has been appointed head of planning at trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS).
With a career spanning more than 20 years, he joins...
Scottish Water upgrades waste water treatment system in Midlothian village
SCOTTISH Water has broken ground on a multi-million pound project to upgrade the waste water treatment system in the Midlothian village of Edgehead.
The project,...
National Timber Group appoints new chief executive
NATIONAL Timber Group (NTG) has appointed Scott Cairns as the new group chief executive.
Well known to many across the timber industry, NTG said Scott...
New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
Plans approved for refurbishment of Edinburgh College of Art
PLANNING consent has been granted for a campus-wide development plan to 'consolidate and improve' the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)'s existing estate.
The HawkinsBrown-designed scheme...
New bridge opens on key East Renfrewshire walking route
NETWORK Rail and AmcoGiffen have completed work to replace a bridge on a key East Renfrewshire walking route over the railway near Balgray Reservoir.
The...
Rising energy costs to see Tesco install solar panels on large stores
TESCO has unveiled plans to install solar panels on its large stores over the next three years.
The retailer said that onsite power generation will...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts Aberdeen cancer support charity
BARRATT Homes and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has made a £1,500 donation to Look Good Feel Better, a charity dedicated to improving the...
Housing project will breathe new life into derelict Paisley site
WORK is underway on a redevelopment project in Paisley which will result in 48 new flats for social rent in the town’s East Lane.
The...
Consultation events announced for St Ninians Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park plans
PROPOSALS to develop a mixed-use Eco-Wellness and Leisure Park at the site of the former St Ninians open cast mine, next to Kelty and...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ to keep Scotland’s railway running
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' to keep Scotland's railway running as freezing conditions continue to grip the country.
Temperatures reached -11 over the weekend on...
Timber frame manufacturer makes PV cell investment to aid green goals
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has installed photovoltaic cells at its Oxfordshire factory as part of the firm's ESG commitments to...
New footbridge opens at Port Glasgow station as £5m project nears completion
PORT Glasgow railway station's new £5 million footbridge and lifts have been officially opened.
The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway,...
Refurbishment project leads to new chapter for Paisley library
PAISLEY'S new £7 million home of library services has opened its doors following a project to bring a formerly vacant unit in the town's...
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland submits plans for new Barrhead homes
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has submitted two detailed planning applications to East Renfrewshire Council for the build of new homes in Barrhead.
The applications aim...
