Akela appointed to deliver 149 new homes in East Lothian
AKELA Construction has landed a second housebuilding contract at the Ravensheugh site in Wallyford, East Lothian, worth over £6 million.
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland appointed...
M&E package of works complete at new £3 million Greenock nursery
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced the firm's work is complete at the new £3 million Larkfield Early Years Centre in Greenock.
Arc-Tech provided M&E...
Roof tile manufacturer pitches in to help local charity
THE Lochmaben team at roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is supporting a local children’s charity this festive season.
The company is donating £500 to...
Heritage-led regeneration can be ‘powerful and recognisable’ indicator of change
A new report has highlighted the importance of embedding heritage-led regeneration within plans for Britain's historic town centres.
The ‘Historic Opportunities’ report, released by planning...
Construction Innovation Hub helps to digitise Scotland’s healthcare estate
The Construction Innovation Hub has revealed it is working with NHS Scotland to accelerate the digitisation of the nation's healthcare estate.
Boasting thousands of assets...
Work underway on 44-home project on the edge of Tollcross
PAISLEY-based JR Group has started construction on a new 44-home development for Shettleston Housing Association.
The firm is on site at the former St Mark’s...
Highland Council housing project scoops top award
A pilot scheme to develop housing provision that acts as a 'stepping stone' between living entirely independently in the community and as a resident...
Work begins on ‘flagship’ Aberdeen City Council housing builds
WORK is underway on three new developments as part of Aberdeen City Council's 'flagship' 2,000 new council houses building programme.
All three sites will provide...
ScotWind partnership to establish £10m fund if seabed bid is successful
THE ScotWind partnership has announced it is to establish a £10 million education, research and community benefit fund.
Made up of SSE Renewables; Japanese conglomerate,...
Almost £1 billion to be invested in the Highlands
THE Highlands is to have almost £1 billion invested in it over the next 15 years, after plans were approved.
Totalling £938.894 million, the Highland...
Taylor Wimpey presses ahead with Dunbar development plans
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced it has received a Resolution to Grant detailed planning permission from East Lothian Council through the development of...
Glasgow construction firm earns royal seal of approval
PRINCE Charles has praised Glasgow construction firm City Building for its commitment to providing employment opportunities for a new generation of workers.
The firm's executive...
Scottish commercial law specialist adds to construction and corporate finance teams
COMMERICAL law firm MacRoberts has announced it has strengthened its construction law and corporate finance teams with the appointments of Jonathan Gaskell as a...
Housebuilding trade body claims Scottish Budget ‘fails’ first time buyers
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed the Scottish Budget missed a 'prime opportunity' to encourage a consumer shift towards low carbon homes...
Budget: Scottish Government to invest £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives
THE Scottish Government has announced it is to invest 'at least' £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes revealed the news in the...
JR Scaffold’s winter ball raises £111,845 for charity
JR Scaffold Services has marked its 25th anniversary with a Winter Wonderland Ball in Glasgow, raising £111,845 for the Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation.
The business...
New research highlights ‘hidden crisis’ of anxiety levels amongst construction workers
CONCERNS have been raised after early findings from a new study revealed worrying details about the stress and anxiety levels amongst self-employed UK construction...
Spanish firm’s build of £180m Aberdeen waste facility sees local groups receive £50,000
THE ongoing build of an energy from waste (EfW) facility in Aberdeen has seen the donation of £50,000 to 'dozens' of north-east groups, charities...
Aberdeenshire firm begins construction of rocket launchpad
CONSTRUCTION of the first orbital space launchpad to be built in the UK for more than half a century has commenced in Kinloss.
Banff-based Motive...
Scottish electricians honoured at apprentice awards
TWO young electricians have been honoured at the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year awards, sponsored by Edmundson Electrical.
Cameron Wood was...
