Funding boost for project to transform disused railway line in Falkirk
A project to convert a disused railway line linking Falkirk to Denny and Bonnybridge into an active travel route has received a further £392,000...
Ogilvie promotes trio of senior team members to board roles
OGILVIE Construction has announced three internal promotions of its senior management team to positions on its board.
David Arundel, David Mason and Grier Edmead have...
First turbine operational at world’s deepest offshore wind farm
THE first turbine has been connected to the grid at what will be Scotland's largest and the world's deepest offshore wind farm.
SSE Renewables and...
78% of UK tradespeople impacted by material shortages
NEW research has found that 46% of UK tradespeople have either delayed or refused work because of the materials shortage.
The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, revealed...
Renfrewshire-based developer appoints new operations manager
MICHELLE Boyd has been appointed operations manager at Renfrewshire-based Jaclyn Robinson Property Solutions (JRPS).
Formerly sales manager with Bellway Homes Limited (Scotland West), Michelle joins...
Cost of living crisis causes homeowners to shun retrofitting projects
NEW research has found that the cost of living crisis is resulting in UK homeowners shunning home improvement work to instead concentrate spending on...
Contractors to speak to Campbeltown locals ahead of £15.2m project start date
DAWSON Wam and Aecom are to hold an 'informal' community event ahead of works beginning on Campbeltown's £15.2 million flood protection scheme.
Argyll & Bute...
House buyers make a return to city living
By Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director, Cruden Homes (East) Ltd
For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
Housebuilder inundated with ‘inspiring’ funding applications
A Scottish housebuilder has revealed it has received four times as many applicants for funding after it extended its entry deadline.
Dundas is currently reviewing a...
Former Grantown-on-Spey care home brought to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has revealed it is bringing to market a 'substantial' 19th century former care home in Grantown-on-Spey.
Known previously as the Palace Hotel,...
New lease of life planned for 19th century ex-school building in Glasgow
URBAN regeneration specialist Kelvin Properties has lodged a planning application to redevelop an 1890s school building in Glasgow's west end.
The building, which has lain...
Hub South East appoints three new contractors to supply chain
HUB South East has appointed three new Tier 1B contractors to its supply chain.
Cruden Building, Hadden Construction and Ogilvie Construction are the chosen companies...
Cruyff does Aberdeen a turn with third sports pitch
A third Cruyff Court is set to be opened in Aberdeen and be named in honour of Aberdeen Football Club's legendary captain Willie Miller.
Cruyff...
Engineers to work ‘around-the-clock’ on ‘complex’ £2.2m project
A £2.2 million upgrade of railway line between Coatbridge and Motherwell is set to get underway to keep 'vital' freight on the move.
Network Rail...
Maxi offers support for local charities and community groups
MAXI Construction has revealed details of its involvement in local causes since registering with ESES Communities Portal in April this year.
ESES Communities is a...
Dundee house builds at highest level in over a decade
THE number of houses built in Dundee last year was at its highest level for more than a decade, the city's local authority has...
East Kilbride-headquartered firm ramps up global growth plans with Mexico office
EAST Kilbride-headquartered construction consultancy Soben has expanded its operations with the launch of a new Mexico office.
The move is part of the firm's growth...
Shawfair masterplanners support poignant monument project
THE masterplanners behind the development of Shawfair, a new town south of Edinburgh incorporating the village and community of Danderhall, has announced it is...
Timber demonstrator unit shows Scots businesses the potential for sustainable offices
A modular demonstrator unit has been unveiled by Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), with the aim of highlighting to Scottish firms that a...
