Local contractor called in to deliver affordable homes in Paisley
THE JR Group has completed construction of 23 new affordable homes in the Paisley area.
Located between St. Ninian’s Crescent and St. Ninian’s Road,...
Seven in ten construction workers ‘experience pain at work at least once a week’
71% of construction workers experience pain at work at least once a week, according to new research.
Led by Jacuzzi, the hot tub and...
Amey tops £320,000 fundraising figure for Armed Forces charity
AMEY has announced that its Secure Infrastructure business, a provider of critical facilities services for the public sector and UK Defence, has raised over...
‘Much anticipated’ Maidenhill GSO junction and access road complete
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed the 'much anticipated' junction and access road into Maidenhill has been completed.
This follows a programme of works on...
Housebuilder responds to Edinburgh literacy appeal
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland's team at Bankfield Brae in Edinburgh has responded to an appeal from Craigmillar Literacy Trust to provide funding to improve...
New study shows strong support for building industry to be licensed
ALMOST nine in ten SME builders want the UK Government to introduce new measures to help stamp out rogue traders.
In its latest State of...
New £5m project to trial heat pumps and thermal storage in Highland homes
AN 'industry first' pilot has launched in the Highlands which will trial the use of heat pumps and thermal storage in domestic homes.
The £5...
Barrhead residents benefit from new affordable homes
BARRHEAD Housing Association has welcomed the first tenants to its new affordable homes, built by Bellway, at Rosemont Park in the East Renfrewshire town.
The...
Gillespie Macandrew advised on £250m of new build plot sales in 2021
GILLESPIE Macandrew has announced it completed new build plot sales worth over £250 million in 2021, representing almost 10% of all private new build...
Housebuilder to launch final phase of Inverclyde development
MUIR Homes has revealed it will launch the final phase of luxury homes at its development at Castlebank, Inverclyde next week.
Treetops will provide 17...
Rynda Healthcare completes acquisition of Edinburgh care home
RYNDA Healthcare has announced the acquisition of a 90-bed care home in Edinburgh from Nuveen’s Janus Henderson UK Property PAIF.
Cairdean House is let to...
Building physics engineering tipped to go ‘mainstream’ in construction industry
A building physics engineer has predicted a series of major challenges will see his specialism become mainstream in the construction sector this year.
Rob Gill,...
Edinburgh Napier University backs Scottish Apprenticeship Week
EDINBURGH Napier University has pledged its support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022.
Last autumn saw the university's first intake complete their degrees four years after...
Construction project director set to reach new heights in school fundraising challenge
HUB South East project director Eileen Mackin is set to tackle her fear of heights by embarking on a skydive to raise money for...
Plans unveiled for creation of rural mobility hub in Brechin
PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a new rural mobility hub in Brechin, as part of Angus Council's long-term plans to drive...
Hollis appoints senior associate in Glasgow
RETAIL estate consultancy Hollis has announced the appointment of Greg McCallum as a senior associate in Glasgow.
Greg joins the firm's cost management team in...
Work begins on transformation of Orkney playpark space
WORK is underway on Papdale East Playpark following approval by Orkney Islands Council of a design by HarrisonStevens Landscape Architects for the 'rejuvenation' of...
Midlothian village set to welcome 100 new homes
THE Midlothian village of Rosewell is to get 100 new homes after David Wilson Homes, part of Barratt Developments, confirmed the purchase of 12.6-acres...
Work complete on build of new Skye nursery
WORK has been completed on the build of Bun-Sgoil Shlèite's new nursery building in Skye.
James MacQueen Building Contractors and R.HOUSE undertook the works to...
Business survey seeks to establish how contractors are faring amidst current challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is urging its members to participate in its latest ‘state of trade’ survey to help establish how the...
