CBRE adds associate director to Scottish rating team
REAL estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its rating team in Scotland with the appointment of chartered surveyor Lynsey Russell as an associate director.
She...
First Endeavour starts construction on two new social housing projects
ABERDEEN and Fife-based social housing developer First Endeavour LLP has recently started construction on two new projects.
63 social houses will be delivered under a...
Community groups offered ownership of upgraded pavilion at former bowling club
COMMUNITY groups are being offered the chance of free outright ownership of a designated space and upgraded clubhouse pavilion at the former Mount Florida...
Work begins on ‘pioneering’ affordable housing project in Livingston
ARK Housing Association has announced the start of work on a 'pioneering' affordable homes development in Livingston.
The £4.2 million Crusader Rise project, which...
JR Group appoints new group finance director
THE JR Group has promoted group accounts manager Elaine Dickie to the newly created role of group finance director.
The Paisley-headquartered contractor said the move...
Research highlights impact of ‘evolving’ working patterns on office requirements
NEW research has shown that 68% of businesses expect to be promoting a more regular return to the office by the middle of this...
Flamingo Land submits outline planning application for £40m Balloch tourism project
FLAMINGO Land has submitted its outline planning submission for the build of a £40 million tourist destination in Balloch, after making 'fundamental changes' to...
Cowal Building and Plumbing Supplies completes Cameron’s acquisition
COWAL Building and Plumbing Supplies has completed the acquisition of John Cameron Plumbers and Builders Merchants.
The move adds to the firm's merchant group that...
Offsite construction specialist appoints corporate strategy director
OFFSITE specialist Premier Modular has announced the appointment of Lee Young as corporate strategy director.
He will be tasked with developing the firm's strategy for the...
Edinburgh conference explores energy efficiency and carbon neutral buildings
SCOTLAND'S minister for zero carbon buildings joined experts from the built environment and energy efficiency sectors at an event in Edinburgh to discuss the...
Scottish Government announces new measures to support smaller businesses
LEGISLATION to support smaller businesses to raise finance to help them maintain income and address rising business costs has been published by the Scottish...
Developer says award win will ‘underpin’ growth of residential business
WHITEBURN Projects has said it believes its recent award success will underpin the growth of its residential business.
The company was named SME House Builder...
BAM making ‘excellent’ progress on build of £20m North Lanarkshire community hub
BAM Construction is making 'excellent' progress on the build of a £20 million community hub in North Lanarkshire, the area's council has said.
Due for...
Housing association ramps up sustainability focus with new climate change strategy and delivery plan
CALEDONIA Housing Association has launched its climate change strategy, supported by a delivery plan, which is tipped to lead to a 'significant reduction' in...
‘First of its kind’ apprenticeship aims to help future-proof engineering and manufacturing sectors
SCOTLAND'S major engineering and manufacturing sector has developed a new apprenticeship providing skills in emerging technologies, designed to provide the attributes necessary to prosper...
Glasgow office achieves Platinum status for digital connectivity
FORE Partnership, developer of Glasgow’s Cadworks office building, has announced that the facility has achieved a Platinum WiredScore award, which recognises excellence in digital...
Network Rail staff drive 2,000km to deliver equipment to keep Ukraine’s railway running
NETWORK Rail has delivered a convoy of vehicles loaded with equipment to Ukraine to help keep the country's railway running.
It comes after Ukrainian Railways...
Partnership working ‘key’ to tackling Scottish housebuilding challenges
THE importance of collaboration between the housebuilding sector and the Scottish Government was the focus of attention at the recent Homes for Scotland (HFS)...
Glasgow’s Cathcart set for £750,000 sewer network upgrade
SCOTTISH Water is to invest £750,000 into the upgrade of the sewer network in the Cathcart area of Glasgow.
The project will look to address...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum launches ‘revolutionary’ data dashboard
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a 'revolutionary' new data dashboard.
The organisation described it as a major step towards greater openness, transparency,...
