Orkney school completed by Keppie and Morrison
ARCHITECT Keppie Design and contractor Morrison Construction have handed over Stromness Primary School in Orkney.
Part of the Orkney Islands Schools Investment Programme the...
Work begins on Scotland’s largest low-rise modular housing development
WORK is underway on a £17 million modular affordable housing development in the Bridgehousehill area of Kilmarnock.
It will see a mixture of 101 two,...
Flexible working trial prompts ‘shift in mindset’
BAM Construct UK has announced the completion of a trial of flexible working policies on its sites.
The firm said the move marks a 'major...
Hardies breathes new life into derelict Kildean Hospital boiler house
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has 'transformed' the derelict Kildean Hospital boiler house into a community hub and training centre for...
Multimillion pound development delivered
MACTAGGART & Mickel Contracts, a division of the award-winning Mactaggart & Mickel Group, have handed over the keys to a £2.7 million social housing...
Work progresses on £116m Levenmouth rail project
WORK to build the second mile of new track on the £116 million Levenmouth rail line is underway.
It follows completion of the first mile...
Inverness Castle transformation opens the door to Highland tourism
THE architects behind the transformation of Inverness Castle are ‘revelling’ in the mixing of old and new as they work to create a new...
Peat bog at University of Stirling to support major space project
PEAT has been taken from the site of what will become the Sutherland Spaceport to be recreated into a test bog at the University...
Employment status report branded a “sop to employers”
CONSTRUCTION union UCATT has described a report by the Office of Tax Simplification into employment status as “hot air" and a “sop to employers”.
The union...
Historic clock returns to Edinburgh’s Leith Walk
EDINBURGH'S historic London Road clock has returned to its home on Leith Walk after 15 years in storage and a full restoration.
The clock was...
Peterhead leisure premises on the market for lease
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has revealed it is bringing to market town centre leisure premises with restaurant consent in Peterhead for lease.
The property is located...
Avant opens new four-bedroom showhome at Hamilton site
AVANT Homes West Scotland has announced the opening of a new four-bedroom showhome at its £53 million Highstonehall development in Hamilton.
Located on Highstonehall Road...
Silver lining for Edinburgh housing development
An Edinburgh housing development has received a silver award from The Considerate Constructors Scheme.
The Pennywell Living development – which is currently under construction by Urban...
Bridge build underway in Glasgow’s southside
WORK to construct a new bridge over the railway at Nithsdale Road in Glasgow's southside is underway following the demolition of the previous crossing.
The...
Survey reveals support of £32m plans to transform historic Edinburgh street
PLANS for the £32 million transformation of Edinburgh's historic George Street would encourage more people to visit the area, a survey has revealed.
More than...
Council to contribute £60,000 towards renewed Edinburgh Filmhouse
THE City of Edinburgh is to contribute £60,000 to Filmhouse (Edinburgh) to support the return of the Edinburgh Filmhouse building at 88 Lothian Road.
Following...
Pupils get a taste of a career in property trades
HUNDREDS of pupils from Crookston's Rosshall Academy got a taste of a trades career in the property sector recently at an innovative career event.
Delivered by Glasgow property management,...
Farrans launches application process for 2023 graduate and placement roles
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for its next intake of graduates and placements for 2023.
The company revealed...
University of Glasgow’s new £90m learning hub opens
THE University of Glasgow's new £90 million James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMSLH) has opened to students.
Built by Multiplex and designed by HLM Architects,...
Inverclyde construction site security business rebrands amid ‘substantial growth’
PORT Glasgow-based site security firm Safer Scotland has secured its first international partnership deal amid 'substantial' growth, and rebranded as Safer Group.
Founded in 2016...
