Build of Bearsden’s new £42.5m leisure centre nears completion
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey is nearing completion of the build of the new £42.5 million Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden.
East Dunbartonshire Council said the facility...
Fife firms hail success of manufacturing and electronics event
AFTER a successful event last year, which saw a number of Fife businesses return from the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Conference 2022 with a...
Construction waste calculator influences ‘groundbreaking’ sector protocol
A tool developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to measure the true cost of waste on construction sites has influenced a 'groundbreaking'...
Orkney modern apprentice lauded for inspiring others
AN Orkney modern apprentice who helped build affordable homes for the islands and inspire other young workers has been shortlisted for a Scottish Apprenticeship.
Conor...
First homes for sale at £57 million Robroyston development
Avant Homes Scotland has announced the launch of the first family homes for sale at its £57 million, 167-home Darach Fields development in Robroyston,...
Award recognition for Airdrie firm with strong commitment to apprentices
AN Airdrie employer dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Bell Decorating Group offers work...
Office accommodation in historic Stirling building marketed for let
A 158 sq ft office in the west wing of Stirling’s Cowane's Hospital is being marketed for let by DM Hall.
Situated below Stirling Castle...
Former Penman Engineering site in Dumfries sold
ACTING on behalf of SLA Property Company, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced the sale of the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries to...
Allied Surveyors Scotland acquires Edinburgh Commercial Property
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has acquired the business and goodwill interests of Edinburgh Commercial Property (ECP).
Leith-based ECP, which has been led by founder and owner...
19th century viaduct ‘returned to former glory’ in £2 million project
THE iconic Westfield Viaduct in Falkirk has been 'returned to its former glory' in a £2 million restoration project.
Funded by the National Highways' Historical...
Housebuilder granted outline planning consent for new Midlothian community
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has secured outline planning consent to create a new neighbourhood in Midlothian featuring up to 1,000 new homes.
The Lingerwood...
Foodbank charity ‘overwhelmed’ by contractor’s generosity
CLARK Contracts has announced it donated over 500kg to Trussell Trust foodbanks between June 2022 and January 2023.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor has supported the charity...
Training course looks to boost number of Shetland memorial masons
A training course is set to take place in April on undertaking memorial works to an industry standard within burial grounds in Shetland.
The three-day...
Scottish property price analysis reveals mixed bag
A Scottish property firm has revealed that average house prices are 'flattening' while some property types have not yet peaked.
DJ Alexander Ltd, part of...
Managing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) roof structures
By Stuart Fleming, director, Will Rudd
PROPERTY owners and managers of buildings built between the mid 1950s and early 1990s will be interested to know...
Confidence remains high in Glasgow rental market
THE residential letting market in Glasgow and the surrounding area remains 'remarkably healthy', property professional Riccardo Giovanacci has revealed on an investment podcast.
Despite fears...
Tradespeople increasingly offering payment plans amid cost of living crisis
A quarter of tradespeople are now offering customers the opportunity to pay for work in instalments amid the cost of living crisis, new research...
Local residents to have a say on updated Cathcart site plans
CALA Homes (West) will host a second phase of community consultation events for its new Cathcart site on March 1 and 4.
Two sessions...
The benefits – and importance – of town centre living
By Mhairi Donaghy, associate director, Scottish Futures Trust
SCOTTISH society was built around towns and villages. From the traditional clan system to today’s modern settlements,...
Survey highlights need for more understanding around sustainable heating options
UK householders have a 'strong' appetite for investing in more sustainable forms of heating, new research has revealed.
However, the survey announced by trade specialist...
