Space Solutions announces expansion of specialist blinds division in Scotland
ABERDEEN-based workplace design and management consultancy, Space Solutions, is expanding its commercial division, Blind Solutions.
The division, which works with architects, designers, FM specialist and...
Trade body welcomes extra funding for apprentices but warns of potential future ‘shortfalls’
SELECT has welcomed extra funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to the Scottish Government.
However, the trade has joined training providers...
Goodstone Living appoints McAleer & Rushe to build Leith BTR scheme
GOODSTONE Living has appointed McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith.
The waterfront project,...
Building services contractor celebrates apprenticeship recruitment
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has confirmed an intake of three new trade apprentices in 2023.
The company was formed in 2016 and has since...
Approval for latest phase of Winchburgh masterplan
PLANNING consent has been secured by Taylor Wimpey East Scotland for the build of 190 new and affordable homes on land located near Beatlie...
Upgraded machinery at CITB construction college a ‘game-changer’ for apprentices
A collaboration between the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB has resulted in the upgrade of machinery used for the Plant...
Taylor Wimpey celebrates its female talent on International Women’s Day
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has marked this year's International Women's Day by bringing some of its young female talent together to share their experiences...
Housebuilders hailed for vital charity support
EAST Renfrewshire Good Causes (ERGC) has received its fifth bumper donation of £2,650 from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Cala Homes (West).
Both firms set...
Galliford Try hails increased revenue and divisional operating margin
GALLIFORD Try has reported a 65% rise in pre-tax profit to £11.7 million before exceptional costs for the first six months of the financial...
Housebuilder launches ‘biggest ever commitment’ to communities in which it builds
CALA Group has announced the launch of an initiative tipped to 'transform' the way it supports the communities in which it builds.
Cala’s Community Pledge...
Glasgow firm teams up with global giant to develop green approaches for buildings
GLASGOW-based climate tech firm IES has teamed up with intelligent power management specialist Eaton to help international building owners meet sustainability targets.
IES will work with...
Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations
TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...
Next design phase of Glasgow’s George Square unveiled
NEW design proposals for Glasgow's George Square have been unveiled by the city's council.
The new design features 'high-quality' stone throughout the square, informal play...
Apprentices ‘crucial’ to improving sector’s diversity
SCOTTISH Apprenticeship Week can play a 'pivotal' role in helping the building services sector get to grips with skills shortages and lack of diversity,...
New Bearsden leisure centre sets the standard for community-led projects
THE architects behind Bearsden's new £42.5 million leisure centre have hailed the facility as a potential flagship for future community-led, combined leisure and adult...
More powers sought to quickly repurpose Glasgow city centre buildings
AN action plan to drive the repurposing of properties in Glasgow city centre has been considered by a council committee, after a report estimated...
Memorial commemorating South Asian war heroes to be built in Glasgow
SCOTLAND'S first permanent memorial to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of South Asian soldiers who fought alongside British troops in the world wars is...
University seeks partner to build research district at 70-acre Edinburgh site
HERIOT-WATT University is seeking a development partner to help it build a UK research and innovation district at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.
The university...
RICS launches consultation to help ensure consistent measurement of carbon
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation to its 130,000 members and those working in the built environment worldwide, to...
Paisley firm secures place on Wheatley Housing Group framework
THE JR Group has secured a place on the Wheatley Housing Group framework, opening itself up to £500 million of potential projects over the...
