Construction cost consultancy expands EMEA team
CONSTRUCTION cost consultancy Soben has announced the appointment of Robert McQueen and Max Elswood as project directors for Soben Consultancy UK & Europe.
A quantity...
Cruden appoints new partnership director
CRUDEN Building has appointed Stewart Shearer as the firm's new partnership director.
The move follows the group’s decision to combine its construction businesses across the...
Work progresses on build of £42.5m leisure centre in Bearsden
BEARSDEN'S new Allander Leisure Centre is taking shape as work by McLaughlin & Harvey progresses on the £42.5 million build.
The East Dunbartonshire Council project...
Ukraine crisis ‘likely to exacerbate’ current materials challenges
THE construction sector's recovery risks being undermined by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent impact on the supply of materials and rising costs,...
New system could pin down carbon savings
A formwork method utilising a system likened to the classic Pin Art toy is playing a key part in a new vaulted floor system...
Gabion solution specified for National Robotarium
PHI Group has been carrying out the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall at the new £22 million National Robotarium...
Protecting Scotland’s rural landscape
AN initiative to remove electricity transmission lines currently impacting scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks is underway, with Mabey Hire’s temporary bridging solutions playing...
Bridge specialist battles the elements at Doune Castle
BEAVER Bridges’ build of a new crossing at Doune Castle has been hailed by Historic Environment Scotland as an ‘achievement worth celebrating’ after the...
Meeting the modern university demands
A senior partner at Thomas & Adamson has said he believes the build of new student accommodation developments will be the biggest growth area...
Placing learners at heart of school builds is key
CARBON and quality are two of the main considerations when it comes to building modern schools in Scotland, according to Craig Bridges, strategic business...
Timber to take leading role in net zero schools
UK schools reportedly rack up a total energy bill of around £543 million each year, responsible for almost half of local authorities’ carbon emissions....
Construction sector urged to take waste seriously to avoid ‘turmoil’
A former site manager turned university professor has warned construction firms could face ‘turmoil’ in the near future unless they start thinking more carefully...
Landmark fenestration project gets underway in Falkirk
DOORS and windows manufacturer NorDan UK has revealed details of its role in the ‘largest fenestration contract in the history of Scottish housing and...
A bright future for Scotland’s town and city centres?
A number of leading architectural practices have told Project Scotland their views on what can be done to rejuvenate our town and city centres...
UK construction output at its highest level since September 2019
NEW figures released by the ONS have revealed that monthly output in the UK construction sector is at its highest level since September 2019.
Output rose...
Building Services specialist confirms latest apprentice intake
BUILDING Services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced its intake of trade apprenticeships for 2022 with six recruits set to join the business this August.
The...
Tayside civils business moves to employee ownership model
A Tayside civil engineering contractor is adopting employee ownership in a move described as 'guaranteeing' the future of 130 jobs.
Kilmac Limited is being placed...
North Lanarkshire Council agrees deal to purchase The Centre Cumbernauld
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has agreed a deal in principle to purchase The Centre Cumbernauld as a 'first step' towards realising its vision for Cumbernauld...
Work complete on build of 283 flats in Dyce
OGILVIE Construction has completed the build of a housing development at Wellheads in Dyce.
The 283 flats were built in four phases and are a...
Cumnock’s community renewable energy project progresses
PLANS to create Scotland's first net zero carbon, energy self-efficient community in Cumnock have taken a 'massive leap forward', East Ayrshire Council has said.
It...
