Ground remediation planning consent marks progress in Whitefields plans
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has been granted planning permission for a programme of pre-construction ground remediation works as part of the delivery of the...
Sector feedback sought on new engineering apprenticeship
VIEWS are being sought across Scotland’s engineering sector to help support the development of a new apprenticeship to meet sector skills needs.
The design and...
Upgraded Kirkcaldy play park handed over early
THE JR Group has officially handed over an upgraded play park project for a local Kirkcaldy community as part of its new homes site...
Graham + Sibbald expands architecture team with double hire
PROPERTY agency and multi-disciplinary consultancy Graham + Sibbald has appointed a new director and associate across its Manchester and Glasgow offices.
Carole Latham has joined...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
HFD adds to senior team with new property director
HFD Group has announced the appointment of Elliot Cumming as property director.
He joins from London & Scottish Property Investment Management, where he spent two...
Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize
DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city.
The site features an active...
Refugees set to boost sector workforce after securing certifications
REFUGEES in Dundee have been hailed after they successfully completed the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Safety, Health, and Environment for Construction Workers course.
It...
Housebuilding duo mark leadership qualification with tree planting
AN Aberdeen housebuilder has celebrated two team members completing a leadership qualification by dedicating a tree to them.
Sales administrator Jo Langley and senior quantity...
Historic Environment Scotland ramps up traditional skills training
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced it is increasing delivery of traditional skills training to support a green recovery.
HES and Forth Valley College are...
Cruden lands trio of framework wins
CRUDEN Building has been appointed to three separate multi-million pound procurement frameworks to address local housing challenges across Scotland.
The business explained that each of...
Multi-million pound Edinburgh deal ‘defies concerns’ about retail sector
THREE prominent retail and office buildings on Edinburgh’s George Street have been sold in a multi-million pound deal.
Broadlands Properties has acquired 86, 88, and...
‘Significant’ share of construction professionals do not measure emissions on projects
NEW research has revealed that sustainability progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment, but the rate of advancement needs to...
More homes set to be connected to £10m Torry Heat Network
A second phase of a heat network in the community of Torry has been approved, which will provide almost 570 additional homes and a...
Active travel projects approved to connect with Berryden Corridor works
ABERDEEN City Council has confirmed that two projects to encourage people to walk or cycle more on streets and are designed to connect to...
Dandara donates prizes for Edinburgh charity auction
DANDARA East Scotland has donated £300 worth of prizes to Radio Lollipop’s Superheroes Ball, which takes place in the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in...
‘Largest development site’ in Glasgow city centre brought to market
CBRE has announced the launch to market of 20 India Street in Glasgow, described as representing the largest available development site in the city...
Housebuilder’s donation will help train assistance dogs
DAVID Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Developments, has donated £500 to Canine Partners, which matches specially trained assistance dogs with people who have physical...
Major milestone in delivery of new £59 million Maybole campus
AN official topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the delivery of a new educational campus in Maybole.
The £59 million project...
Trade body calls for 0% VAT on repair, maintenance and improvement work
AHEAD of this week's ‘mini-budget’, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged the new UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to remove VAT on repair,...
