Barratt home completions return to pre-pandemic levels
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed an 'excellent' operational performance after revealing that home completions have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
In the year ended June 2022, total home...
New partnership to transform empty buildings into homes in south Scotland
A new project has been launched to increase the community housing in the south of Scotland through the conversion of empty residential, retail, and...
45 redundancies as NRS ceases trading with immediate effect
LIVINGSTON-based NRS UK, which employs 47 staff and has a turnover of £33 million, has entered administration and ceased trading with immediate effect.
Michelle Elliot...
McLaughlin & Harvey to deliver Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has been announced as the principal supply chain partner for the redevelopment of the Ayrshire Hospice at Racecourse Road in Ayr.
The...
Cala supporting Fife economy at Aberdour development
FIFE firms are benefiting from contract awards related to Cala Homes' latest development in Aberdour.
The housebuilder revealed it has underlined its commitment to wherever...
Summers-Inman’s Edinburgh office raises £2,600 for CHAS
STAFF from Summers-Inman’s Edinburgh office have taken to the hills to raise money for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
The team donned their hiking boots...
Abertay University’s main campus buildings undergo £9m renovation
ABERTAY University's main campus buildings have undergone a major renovation to improve thermal efficiency.
It comes as part of an investment by the learning institute...
Robertson Construction Group announces new executive managing director
DOUG Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group.
He joins the firm following 32 years in the construction industry spent with...
Study highlights impact of private developer contributions to affordable housing in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that approximately a third of new affordable housing in Scotland is directly delivered through contributions from private developers.
This follows...
‘Bold’ new policies required to kickstart building activity
THE fall in UK construction activity for the second consecutive month should be a 'wake-up call' that 'bold' new policies are needed, according to...
SSE Renewables makes £9.6m donation into ‘transformational’ local projects
COMMUNITIES near SSE Renewables' offshore and onshore developments have received £9.6 million in donations this year, the organisation has revealed.
More than 1,048 community projects...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
There’s ‘never been a better time’ for plant owners to take on an apprentice
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged plant owners to consider taking on an apprentice to help secure the future of the industry.
The...
Two Scottish electricians set their sights on sporting glory
RUNNING a successful electrical business is a full-time job in its own right, but two SELECT members have told of how they juggle the...
Edwin James Group strengthens senior team
EDWIN James Group has appointed a new operations director at group company, Parker Technical Services.
Simon Varo will take up the role which has been...
Construction begins on £12.5m affordable homes build in Scottish Borders
AN official sod cutting ceremony has been carried out in Earlston to mark the start of a new £12.5 million affordable housing development.
Led by...
Work underway on third phase of Portlethen business park
DANDARA has started construction work on the third phase of the City South Business Park in Portlethen.
The firm is building a further 28 industrial...
Construction assessor recruitment drive hailed a ‘real success’ in Scotland
A recruitment campaign which set out to train high-quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been hailed as playing a 'vital role' in economic...
New PM urged to prioritise ‘national retrofit plan’ to tackle energy crisis
NEW prime minister Liz Truss has been urged to prioritise a 'national retrofit plan' to make homes more energy efficient to help tackle the...
Donaldson Group appoints CEO to lead new retail and distribution division
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston to the newly created role of CEO of its retail and distribution division.
He joins from ASDA...
