New homes replace ‘unattractive’ Arbroath flats
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has completed the build of 38 new homes for rent at Arbroath's Emislaw Drive.
Carried out on behalf of Angus Council, the...
Scotframe assisted living facility leaves Inverurie for the Falklands
THE first sections of a new assisted living facility for the Falkland Islands have just left Scotframe’s Inverurie headquarters, destined for the other side...
SPF urges more support for planning authorities to deliver economic ‘transformation’
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has called for additional resources for the planning system to support economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move follows...
Siblings complete nursery build at their former school
CORRIGAN Contractors has completed the build of a new nursery building at Ardgour Primary School in the Highlands.
The local firm completed the works alongside...
Giant sculptures weighing 14-tonnes unveiled in Port Glasgow
WORK is complete on the installation of two 33-feet tall stainless steel sculptures in Port Glasgow, in tribute to the town's shipbuilding heritage.
The installation...
Highlands looks to become ‘centre of expertise’ for renewables industry
THE Highlands is seeking to retain skills in the area through a new £2 million investment in green energy and accompanying jobs.
It is hoped...
Firm starts work on two East Ayrshire housing developments
GROUNDBREAKING ceremonies have taken place at the site of two East Ayrshire Council housing development sites.
The builds at Drongan and Quarryknowe are both being...
Research highlights investor optimism in Edinburgh hotel sector
NEW research has revealed that Edinburgh saw the highest level of investment in hotels of any UK city outside of London last year, with...
SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
Contractor appeals council’s decision on Wishaw affordable housing plans
A Scottish construction firm has announced it is appealing the refusal of a second planning application to transform a derelict site in Wishaw into...
First of three £62m West Lothian school builds to open in August
THE new Winchburgh Academy is to open to pupils in August, West Lothian Council has announced.
It is one of three schools, alongside Sinclair Academy...
‘Quality and sustainable’ housing delivery blueprint to be presented at construction event
THE progress of a £6.5 million, three-year research and development project to 'transform' housebuilding to meet net zero goals will be high on the...
Hardies steps up growth plans with three new offices set to open
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants is set to open three new offices across the UK this month.
The offices in Belfast, Leeds, and London, will...
Construction firm teams up with ladies football club over shared goals
GLASGOW construction firm City Building has teamed up with Drumchapel United Ladies Football Club as both organisations look to inspire young girls in the...
University scoops award for project to create climate neutral innovation district in Glasgow
THE University of Strathclyde has scored a double success at a national industry awards ceremony.
The Glasgow-based learning institute scooped two awards at the Industry...
Financial close achieved on £72m Glasgow east end health and care centre
CONSTRUCTION will start imminently on a new £72 million health and care centre in Glasgow's east end after financial close was achieved.
hub West Scotland...
How to say ‘no’ to mates’ rates
NEW research has revealed that UK electricians get asked for mates' rates five times on average per year - with them typically offering a...
Edinburgh business launches project to help prevent fuel poverty
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has launched its Fuel Poverty Prevention Scheme, with the aim of helping households with their energy bills.
MD Mark Glasgow has...
‘Bolder’ steps required to meet Scotland’s infrastructure decarbonisation goals
A new report has highlighted the need for 'bolder' steps to enable quicker and more effective decarbonisation of Scotland's infrastructure.
The Institution of Civil Engineers...
Firms near completion of 90 East Renfrewshire Council homes
THE keys to 90 new East Renfrewshire Council homes are to be begin being handed over in the coming months, the local authority has...
