Government urged not to ditch working at height regulations
LEADING scaffolding trade bodies have urged the UK Government not to scrap or relax Working at Height Regulations.
The Revocation and Reform Bill which is...
Growing access specialist floats a move into Scottish market
A growing start-up business, which provides a floating access solution for work being carried out above water, has revealed it is looking to break...
A sustainable future for post-war buildings
By Martin Jarvie, architect associate with BDP (Building Design Partnership)
WE are in the middle of a renaissance for Scotland’s post-war buildings. As designers, we...
Ellon housebuilder posts increased profit and turnover
ELLON-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a 16% increase in operating profit to £4.4 million for the year ended 30 June 2022.
Turnover was...
Commercial property sector witnesses fierce resilience
By Anna Reed, data director at EG
FROM the new 220,000 sq. ft headquarters of Scottish Power to the flagship St Vincent Plaza development, the...
Prepare now for expiry of your PFI contract
Kirsti Olson, partner at Dentons and construction law expert, explains what to be aware of regarding the expiry of your PFI contract, and why...
Environment has become a ‘core driver’ in building design
HARLEY Haddow’s senior sustainability engineer has praised industry for the way it has instilled change and stepped up to play its part in the...
Recruitment and training remain vital to keep pace with construction demand
SCOTLAND’S construction sector is well placed to benefit from a strong pipeline of projects, but employers will have to grapple with an increasingly competitive...
Green light for mixed-use scheme in Glasgow’s Merchant City
PROPOSALS for a new mixed-use development in Glasgow’s Merchant City, featuring homes and commercial spaces, have been approved by Glasgow City Council, subject to...
Deanestor completes £1.8m Winchburgh Campus furniture and fit-out contract
DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has completed a £1.8 million contract for Morrison Construction at the new Winchburgh Campus in West Lothian.
The project...
Housebuilder extends partnership with Samaritans
CALA Homes has announced that it is extending its partnership with national suicide prevention charity, Samaritans, for a fourth year.
The firm said that the...
Build of modular housing development underway in North Ayrshire
CONNECT Modular has commenced work on the development of new council homes in North Ayrshire.
Part of the Wee House Group, the firm revealed it...
New research reveals Scottish construction firms still ‘blighted’ by payment and cash flow issues
SCOTLAND'S construction businesses are still suffering the 'scourge' of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, new research has revealed.
A survey by the Construction...
Plans unveiled for Troon Station redevelopment
THE final design for the redevelopment of Troon Station have been unveiled by Network Rail.
After the train station's main building was destroyed in a...
Second community consultation scheduled for proposed Newcraighall development
AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross will host a second community consultation for a residential development on land east of Glennie Road in Newcraighall, Musselburgh.
A proposal...
Energy Training Academy open for business
THE Energy Training Academy, Scotland’s newest LCL Awards-approved training centre, has opened its doors in Dalkeith.
Work on transforming a 12,000 sq ft warehouse into...
Convoys begin on £566m Shetland wind farm project
CONVOYS are underway to deliver wind turbine components from Lerwick Port to the £566 million Viking Wind Farm site in central mainland Shetland.
Vestas, which...
Work begins to give historic Paisley building a new lease of life
A historic building on Paisley High Street is being restored thanks to a council programme to preserve the town centre’s architecture.
The Liberal Club at...
Green light for next stage of Granton Gasholder redevelopment
EDINBURGH councillors have approved planning permission for the next stage of redevelopment of the Granton Gasholder.
As the restoration of the Gasholder frame continues, work...
Safe digging portal breaks record for search enquiries
ONLINE safe digging resource LSBUD has announced that it finished 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central...
