Building services contractor appoints estimating director
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has appointed Stuart Pattison as estimating director.
The Glasgow-based building services contractor revealed that Stuart first joined the firm as senior electrical estimator...
Universal method of reporting carbon in buildings could be ‘starting pistol’ in net zero...
AN international coalition of construction specialists has published a universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions used in the building and lifecycle of structures.
The...
Housebuilder to launch new Gullane development
CALA Homes (East) is preparing to launch its latest collection of homes in Gullane, Saltcoats Grange, in January 2022.
The housebuilder revealed this will include...
Four Glasgow high-rises could be demolished in major regeneration plans
A consultation has been launched on plans to demolish four high-rise flats in Maryhill to make way for 'one of Scotland's biggest regeneration projects...
Green light for major industrial development in Sighthill
A joint venture (JV) has secured planning to build 132,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and trade counter park in Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Developers...
Construction charity launches festive e-card campaign
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has unveiled its 2021 charity e-card campaign ahead of the festive season.
Following the success of last year's Christmas Cracker...
Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge hopes dashed as estimated cost revealed
THE idea of constructing a fixed transport link between Scotland and Northern Ireland looks to be dead in the water after a review concluded...
Inverness housing projects set to breathe new life into ‘iconic’ buildings
THE Highland Council has provided an update on the development of new housing projects in Inverness.
Over the last few months, 'significant progress' is said...
Cruden completes church refurbishment project in Stonehouse
CRUDEN Building (West) has completed a refurbishment project at St. Ninian’s Church in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire as part of efforts to benefit the local...
Builders’ merchant sales remain strong but signs of ‘slowdown’ appear
NEW research has revealed that Britain's builders' merchants enjoyed a continuing sales boom during Q3 of 2021, but there are signs of a 'slowdown'.
Total...
Farrans confirmed as contractor for £29.5 million Govan – Partick Bridge project
GLASGOW City Council has confirmed the contract for the Govan - Partick Bridge project has been awarded to Farrans (Construction) Limited.
The £29.5 million Glasgow...
Range of projects in the frame for Saltire Housing Design Awards
THE Saltire Society has confirmed the shortlist for the 2021 Saltire Housing Design Awards.
The awards honour the best in new housing in Scotland and...
Housebuilder to deliver 213 new homes after West Craigs land purchase
MILLER Homes has announced it has completed the acquisition of a 17-acre land parcel within the West Craigs development in Edinburgh.
The move will allow...
Trade body welcomes encouragement to businesses to invest in ventilation
BUILDING Engineering Services Association (BESA) chief executive David Frise has welcomed professor Chris Whitty's advice to businesses to invest in ventilation.
Professor Whitty, the UK...
Analysis shows ‘remarkable’ spell for Scotland’s prime housing sector
NEW research has highlighted a 'remarkable period of activity' for Scotland's prime housing sector.
Analysis from Savills revealed that transactions above £400,000 in Scotland reached...
Allied Surveyors on course for sale of golf club near Linlithgow
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced it has been appointed to sell the nine-hole Bridgend & District Golf Club in West Lothian.
The course occupies approximately...
Hadden Group’s charity golf day goes with a swing
PERTHSHIRE-based construction company Hadden Group has donated over £11,000 to local charity Mindspace following the firm's annual charity golf day at Crieff Golf Club.
32...
Edinburgh scaffold business celebrates double award success
EDINBURGH-based City Access Scaffolding (CAS) won two accolades at the NASC Awards 2021, triumphing in both the Apprentice of the Year and Health &...
Sustainability features placed at the heart of new Kirkcaldy development
A range of sustainability features are being incorporated into 49 new Fife Housing Group homes currently under construction in the Glen Albyn area of...
Plans approved to transform ex-Bellahouston Academy annex into affordable flats
AN annex of the former Bellahouston Academy in Glasgow that once housed a gym and swimming pool is set to be transformed into 36...
