Dates set for public hearings into Scots hospitals
THE Scottish Hospitals Inquiry has announced a series of public hearings scheduled for next year.
Starting in April, evidence will be taken relating to the...
Aspiring footballer who suffered brain injury builds new career in construction
AN aspiring footballer who almost died following a head injury sustained on the pitch is constructing a new future as a City Building apprentice.
Mitchell...
Scottish housing completions ‘still below pre-Covid levels’
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has said the latest Scottish Government housing statistics reveal 'how far behind we still are'.
The organisation highlighted that...
The road to true net zero
As construction works towards reducing carbon emissions, John Smith, technical director at Donaldson Timber Systems, discusses why embodied carbon is critical to its success
IT’S...
Upgraded Cumbernauld facilities help self-builders bring ideas to life
WITH the self-build housing market continuing to grow, Scotframe announced recently that it has invested in a complete upgrade of its Cumbernauld showroom, providing...
Scotland the ‘natural partner’ for wastewater solutions firm
AN Israeli company that is having its wastewater data technology utilised across America has hailed Scotland as one of its ‘core markets’ and praised...
Scaffolding firm looks to Step up expansion plans after Glasgow relocation
Stepup Scaffold UK is targeting significant growth after relocating from Linwood to a 76,500 square foot site in Govan, Glasgow.
Director Simon Russell told Project...
Lyndon SGB expresses pride at Operation Unicorn role
TEAMS from Lyndon SGB by Brandsafway in Scotland provided a large access platform outside the Scottish Parliament buildings at Holyrood for the BBC, Sky...
Mix of materials should form offsite sector’s zero carbon tool kit
By Sam Hart, head of modern methods of construction (MMC) at Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)
IN Scotland’s housebuilding sector timber frame has fast...
Turning a Corner on steep slope challenge in the Borders
A steep hill close to the A7 in the Borders wouldn’t traditionally be a site chosen for housing development. However, the new Buckholm Corner...
Cost of living crisis: construction sector shows resilience in face of pressures
SCOTLAND’S construction sector is continuing to show resilience in the face of the cost of living crisis, with many local building companies reporting a...
Golf club development plans teed up after proposals get green light
PLANS have been approved that will upgrade facilities at one of Scotland’s most historic golf clubs, enabled by a development of 78 new homes.
Included...
Scottish cities in UK’s top five most valuable new build home markets
LONDON is the only UK city to have a more valuable new-build home market in 2022 than Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen respectively, new research...
Jacobs lands National Grid framework agreement
Jacobs has announced it has been awarded the Design & Project Services Framework with energy utility National Grid in the UK to support its...
Construction industry stalwart earns lifetime achievement recognition
A construction industry professional who has worked for better conditions across the sector has been recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award by SELECT.
Len Bunton,...
Advanced works underway on ‘next generation’ Glasgow building
DEANS Civil Engineering Scotland has commenced advanced works on behalf of CEG to prepare Glasgow's 33 Cadogan Street for development.
Works include installing sheet piling around...
Living near water reduces risk of mental health conditions
LIVING near water can reduce the risk of mental health conditions caused by socio-economic deprivation by 6%, new research from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...
SPF fears rent freeze could make housing challenges ‘much worse’
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has highlighted 'concerns' around the recently published Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill.
SPF Director David Melhuish said that...
Knight Property Group announces new non-executive director
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Stuart Heslop as a non-executive director.
He has previously been MD of real estate finance at RBS for Scotland and...
Aberdeen eyes creation of ‘world class’ city centre
POTENTIAL designs for how Aberdeen city centre streets could look as part of a new masterplan have been unveiled.
The designs include play areas, public...
