Cost increases contribute to ‘record’ high contract awards in 2022
NEW data released by Barbour ABI has pointed to some areas of positivity for the UK construction sector, including record high contract awards in...
Edinburgh office development pipeline to remain ‘very limited’
NEW research has shown that Edinburgh’s office market saw a 'record' number of regears in 2022, as occupiers decided to stay put amid economic...
DJ Alexander opens new Glasgow base to reflect ‘optimism’ of property market
SALES and lettings agent DJ Alexander Ltd has opened new premises on Byres Road in Glasgow's west end.
The office employs 20 people and is...
Roof tile manufacturer embarks on weighty charity challenge
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has embarked on a sponsored weight loss as the firm's first charity challenge of 2023.
Taking place between...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Mixed-use proposals submitted for ‘highly constrained and challenging’ Edinburgh site
A planning application has been submitted by Alumno Group for purpose-built student accommodation, including ground floor commercial space, at Jock’s Lodge in Edinburgh.
Located on...
Salary hikes highlight increasing demand for engineering skills in Scotland
PROFESSIONAL jobs in Scotland's engineering sector are amongst positions commanding top salary increases, new research has found.
The Hays Salary & Recruiting Trends guide 2023...
Hardies appoints property specialist to lead newly established office
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed property specialist and chartered building surveyor Colin Harrop as managing partner to lead the firm's recently established...
Public views sought on flat proposals for ex-Dundee nightclub site
AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross is set to unveil plans to build 72 new flats on the site of the former Oxygen nightclub in Dundee.
The...
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases
CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022.
The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
Renewables investment to prompt recruitment drive at Edinburgh Boiler Company
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division.
Staff numbers will...
SSE Renewables partners with Dutch firm to target Netherlands
SSE Renewables has joined forces with investment management firm, APG, to target the development of large-scale wind energy projects in the Dutch North Sea.
Perth-headquartered...
Winning Scottish Green Freeport bids announced
SCOTLAND'S first Green Freeports have been announced, with the two winning bids set to be supported by up to £52 million in start-up funding.
Inverness...
Glasgow City Council approves £535m housing investment plan
A £535 million strategic housing investment plan (SHIP) for Glasgow has been approved by the city's local authority.
The blueprint outlines how the supply of...
Cala to deliver 228 new homes in Kirkintilloch
CALA Homes (West) has announced it is marking a milestone at its new Fauldhead development in Kirkintilloch with the purchase of land at Market...
CBRE adds senior director to Scottish capital markets team
CBRE has strengthened its capital markets team in Scotland with the appointment of Andrew Shiells as a senior director.
He joins the real estate advisor...
Muir Homes primed for first development in Midlothian
MUIR Homes has revealed it has purchased land with planning permission to build new family homes at its first development in Midlothian.
The site in...
University develops ‘futuristic’ sensor to detect corrosion in major structures
RESEARCHERS have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that they say could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges and...
Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business to retire
DAVID Davidson, chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business and head of capital markets Scotland, will retire in March. He will be succeeded as...
Bearsden’s new £42.5m leisure centre nears opening
BEARSDEN'S new 'state-of-the-art' leisure centre is set to open its doors on March 6, East Dunbartonshire Council has announced.
McLaughlin & Harvey commenced work on...
