Old Plean Roofing is reaching new heights
STIRLING-based contractor Old Plean Roofing has already started expanding its new premises – just six months after moving in!
The family-run business, founded in 2019...
13 is lucky number as Morgan Sindall completes raft of early years centres
MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed and handed over 13 early years centres worth a combined £13 million for the Highland Council.
The new centres -...
‘World class’ music centre facilities hit the right note at University of St Andrews
WILL Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) has provided details of some of the structural challenges faced during the build of the newly opened Laidlaw Music Centre...
The colour purple sets new standard for pressure washing
A new code of practice for pressure washing is being launched with the aim of setting clear standards for an industrial cleaning process widely...
Perthshire architect to help shape workplaces of the future
AN award-winning Scottish architect has launched his own practice with visions of helping to shape the workplaces of the future.
Ross Ellis Stewart will run...
Portacabin donation provides welcome boost for children’s charity
A repurposed portacabin is set to make a difference to the lives of Scottish youngsters who have experienced early years trauma and adversity.
When affordable-homes...
Work underway on build of Edinburgh’s ‘first’ net zero housing development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced construction of what has been described as Edinburgh's 'first' net zero housing development in the north west of the...
Boom to be installed in River Clyde to stop litter heading to sea
A boom is to be built on the River Clyde to net plastic and litter pollution before it heads downstream towards the ocean.
Glasgow City...
UK residential work slowdown brings worries for small builders
LOCAL building firms are suffering at the hands of price inflation, falling consumer optimism and skills shortages, according to trade body Federation of Master...
Network Rail engineers work to identify cause of ‘unusual’ hole on Kilmarnock line
NETWORK Rail is investigating the cause of an 'unusual' hole which has appeared on the train line between Kilmarnock and Barassie.
The organisation said that...
Angus timber manufacturer marks 150-year milestone
ANGUS-based timber manufacturer, Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery), has announced the firm is celebrating 150 years in business.
The company has been in the ownership of...
Trade body calls for more BTR and co-living developments to help address housing shortfall
A trade body is urging Scottish councils to embrace investment in build-to-rent (BTR) and co-living projects to help address current housing challenges.
The call comes...
Polden roof tiles specified for Callander affordable housing project
DEVELOPER Lovell Partnerships has specified pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) for a new affordable housing project in Callander.
The development of Claish...
Cala breaks ground on new 58-home Stepps development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on Cala Homes’ (West) latest development in Stepps, North Lanarkshire.
Initial works on the Earls Rise project will see foundations laid,...
Kirkcaldy renovation project earns team hat-trick of environmental awards
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been honoured with three awards for the renovation of B-Listed Hunter House in Kirkcaldy.
The organisation triumphed at the 2022...
Housebuilder’s funding proves the perfect blend for local charity
AN East Dunbartonshire charity created to help rehabilitation, mentoring, employability and belonging within the local community, has been given a welcome funding boost thanks...
CBRE strengthens Scottish operational real estate team with surveyor appointment
CBRE has strengthened its Scottish operational real estate team with the appointment of Eilidh MacVicar as a surveyor.
She joins from Colliers where she undertook...
Scottish ministers seek ‘urgent solutions’ to construction sector’s UKCA mark fears
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that it ‘shares the concerns’ of construction businesses over the introduction of the new UK Conformity Assessed...
Research into new Edinburgh office space highlights supply/demand ‘imbalance’
NEW research has revealed that a lack of new office space under construction is a 'threat' to Edinburgh’s economic growth.
Commercial property consultancy Knight Frank...
Each of Glasgow’s 23 wards to decide how to spend £1m improvements investment
EACH of Glasgow's 23 council wards is to have £1 million allocated for improvements with community representatives having a 'direct say' on how the...
