Plans approved for replacement primary school in Whitecraig
PLANS for the build of a replacement primary school in Whitecraig have been approved by East Lothian Council.
The local authority said that a replacement...
Sales at housebuilder’s new development to support Baby Bank Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland is to donate £25 to Baby Bank Scotland for each new home sold and legally completed within the first phase...
£28.7m construction contracts signed for build of Invergowrie facility
THE James Hutton Institute and McLaughlin & Harvey have signed construction contracts worth £28.7 million for the next stage of the redevelopment of the...
Construction underway at Coatbridge affordable homes project
A £4.1 million new build council housing development is now onsite in Coatbridge, which will deliver 19 affordable homes built by Cruden Building.
The Berwick...
Locals to view housing proposals for ex-Jedburgh school site
LOCALS are to be given the chance to view initial proposals by Cruden Homes for the delivery of 76 homes for social rent in...
Opportunities predicted in liquid Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2022 alongside predictions for 2023.
Simon Cusiter,...
Hardies appoints entrepreneurial equity partner to help drive growth agenda
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the appointment of an entrepreneurial equity partner in Glasgow to help drive forward the company's growth plans.
The...
Survey will provide overview of payment and cash flow issues in Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has launched a new survey to help establish an overview of the current state of payments and cash...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Monifieth community
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to a small sub-group of volunteers within the Monifieth Patient Advisory Group.
It comes...
RSK Group completes acquisition of WysePower
TEMPORARY site service specialist WysePower, which promotes the use of carbon neutral building solutions, has been acquired by the RSK Group.
Founded as WysePlant in...
BAM Properties appoints new MD
EUAN Miller has been appointed as managing director of BAM Properties.
He joined BAM Properties, the development business for BAM UK and Ireland, 16 years...
Fourth award for £120m Glasgow Queen Street Station project
GLASGOW Queen Street Station has received its fourth award in 12 months following its £120 million transformation led by Balfour Beatty.
The latest gong came...
Industrial action begins at Irvine plant over bonus payment dispute
MEMBERS of the Unite union employed in engineering construction roles at the GSK plant in Irvine have started strike action in a dispute over...
Low carbon construction techniques utilised at new £30m Peebles water treatment works
A new £30 million water treatment works in Peebles, constructed using low carbon building techniques, has been switched on.
The facility is supplying water to Peebles,...
DM Hall appoints two new partners
DM Hall has confirmed the appointment of two new partners.
Martin Elsby, formerly director of the chartered surveying firm’s national building consultancy and Ian Davidson,...
DTS achieves CPD accreditation for offsite timber frame training
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it is providing offsite timber frame training workshops after being awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
The firm explained...
Housebuilder charges ahead after celebrating electric vehicle milestone
SPRINGFIELD Properties is marking a milestone in the firm's sustainability journey with the handover of the 100th fully electric company car.
Kevin McLennan, project surveyor...
Community to have a say on Newcraighall development plans
AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross Ltd has submitted plans for a new residential development on land east of Glennie Road in Newcraighall, Musselburgh.
If approved, the...
Entries sought for UK Roofing Awards 2023
THE deadline for entering the UK Roofing Awards 2023, which recognises roofing, cladding and rainscreen projects as well as individuals, will close on January 13.
The...
Engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ to reopen rail line following landslip
EMERGENCY engineering works to fix flood damage to the West Coast Mainline near Carstairs have been completed, Network Rail has confirmed.
Engineers worked 'around-the-clock' to...
