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...
Muir Construction to lead £11m build of veterinary facility in Inverness
SCOTLAND'S Rural University College (SRUC) has had £11 million plans for the build of a new Veterinary Innovation Centre in Inverness approved by the...
Kingdom marks Platinum Jubilee with tree planting initiative
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced it has planted oak trees in Glenrothes and Perth as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, an initiative created...
RIAS award winners demonstrate ‘resilience’ of architecture profession
A Jedburgh school, Lockerbie sawmill visitor centre, and Portobello townhouse development are among the eight winners of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland...
Barratt provides site safety session to Edinburgh youngsters
BARRATT Developments has hosted an interactive site safety discussion at Frogston Primary School to remind pupils of the dangers of its nearby building sites...
Modern apprentice encourages others to earn while they learn
A Greenock student has hailed the impact of Modern Apprentices in helping young people get a head start in the workplace.
Eva Anderson (18) is...
CITB confirms Scottish investment to attract and retain new workers
CITB has announced it is investing £3 million into Scottish construction to support people at the beginning of their careers and increase job retention.
The...
Housebuilder invests in digital tech enhancements
HOUSEBUILDER Story Homes has announced it is investing in a series of digital technological improvements.
The company has made a number of recent changes to...
Construction firm expands into Scotland with opening of Motherwell office
ENGINEERING-led construction firm Burns & McDonnell has expanded its UK footprint with the opening of an office and team in Scotland.
The firm, which has...
MAK Contracts adds new division to put ‘finishing touches’ to projects
MAK Contracts has announced the launch of its newest division: MAK DEC.
The division will offer clients a taping, painting and finishing service to complete...
