Local firm hailed for work on Wick coastal path
THE final section of path upgrades and improvement works have been completed at the South Head to March Road circular path in Wick.
The 7km...
Over 500 construction jobs to be created following £27m funding boost for projects
MORE than 500 construction jobs are set to be created as a result of regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland receiving...
Survey seeks to understand state of Scotland’s stonemasonry sector
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced the launch of a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland in a bid to better understand the current status...
Glasgow firm adds to senior team with two promotions
GLASGOW-based A Alexander Group has announced the creation of two new management roles following 'significant growth' over the past three years.
Gordon Anderson has been...
Paisley Town Hall to reopen this year as transformation project gathers pace
PAISLEY Town Hall set to reopen later this year, with construction work on course to be completed in the summer.
Renfrewshire Council said the building...
Galliford Try trading ‘in line’ with board expectations
GALLIFORD Try has announced that the group is 'performing well', with trading in line with board expectations, in a trading update for the half-year...
Almost 225,000 extra UK construction workers required by 2027
THE UK will require almost 225,000 extra construction workers by 2027 to meet industry demand, new research has revealed.
Despite the current economic challenges and...
Kilmarnock MP congratulates award-winning site manager
BARRATT Developments Scotland recently welcomed local MP Alan Brown to its Lairds Brae development in Kilmarnock to congratulate its site manager on winning a...
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...
