Roofing firms urged to maximise daylight during winter
ROOF systems manufacturer Marley is reminding roofers of the importance of adjusting their work to make the most of limited daylight hours during winter.
In...
New leadership team appointed as Lovell launches strategic land offer
NATIONAL partnership housing specialist Lovell has appointed a senior team to coincide with the launch of its Lovell strategic land offer.
The initiative will focus...
Views sought on Buckie seating plans created by local pupils
BUCKIE residents are being asked on their views on seating plans created by local S4 school pupils.
The youngsters designed the seating, which will be...
Toolstation expands rapid delivery service following successful trial
TOOLSTATION, part of Travis Perkins plc, has announced it is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 of its stores across the...
Old Plean Roofing wins contract to help bring Bannockburn House back to life
OLD Plean Roofing has been contracted to restore the roof of Stirling's historic Bannockburn House as part of a long-term project to bring the...
Keepmoat confirms appointment of new chief financial officer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has appointed Mark Dilley as chief financial officer (CFO).
Mark’s career spans more than 30 years. He previously held the position of CFO...
Construction professionals offered a ‘job of a lifetime’ in Antarctica
THE British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is offering construction professionals the chance to apply for the 'job of a lifetime' in Antarctica.
The organisation is looking...
Wallace Whittle completes acquisition of Glasgow M&E specialist
WALLACE Whittle has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based building services consultancy and mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering firm, Davie + McCulloch.
The move is said...
Cala submits plans for 221-home development in Bo’ness
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Falkirk Council to create a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness featuring 221 properties.
Located at Crawfield Road,...
Fife Council moves to deliver over 200 new homes after firm’s liquidation
THE build of over 200 new council houses in Fife is back on track after work had to stop on four sites across the...
Eildon Housing Association secures funding boost to deliver new properties
EILDON Housing Association has secured £18.7 million funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to build new homes in the Scottish Borders.
The housing association currently...
First minister opens new control centre at SSE’s Perth headquarters
SSE Renewables' new onshore wind, solar, and battery control centre has been officially opened by first minister John Swinney at the organisation's headquarters in...
Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025
CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million.
The success...
International law firm agrees lease on ‘Glasgow’s most sustainable office building’
LAW firm Pinsent Masons has agreed to lease more than 31,000 sq ft of Grade A office space in the Aurora building at 120...
Dundee housebuilders encourage a more mainstream approach to sustainable building
A Scottish housebuilder has claimed that building more A-rated homes shouldn't cost any more than a less energy efficient C-rated property.
Cost is frequently sited...
Webinar to explore delivery of socio-economic benefits through mass transit projects
ENGINEERING consultancy Egis has partnered with transport infrastructure platform, Interchange, to host a free webinar aimed at exploring how decision makers can rethink planning...
SSEN publishes final report on consultations for two overhead line projects
SSEN Transmission has published its final report on consultations for two new overhead lines forming part of its £20 billion pathway to 2030 project.
A 400kV...
NFRC issues final extension to Roofing Awards submissions deadline
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced a final extension to the deadline for nominations for the Roofing Awards 2025, following an...
The costly consequences of unfair contract terms
By Nyrie Eller, paralegal, dispute resolution at Gillespie Macandrew
RENEWING your monthly streaming service, agreeing to a new phone contract and taking up a gym...
Local firm appointed to lead Inverness footway works
TORVEAN Civil Engineering has been appointed by Highland Council to carry out footway works at Hilton in Inverness.
The work, which will be carried out...