20-year deal represents ‘final piece of the Buchanan Wharf jigsaw’
DRUM Property Group, developers of Glasgow's Buchanan Wharf, has agreed a 20-year lease with the Student Loans Company (SLC) for a 75,000 square foot...
Housebuilder’s donation helps keep local athletics club a runaway success
A £1,000 donation from the CALA Homes community bursary initiative has helped Aberdeen Amateur Athletic Club to continue providing athletic sessions to children across...
Stirling firm rebrands and moves to larger premises
KEVIN Wilson Joiners & Building Contractors has announced it has rebranded its business and moved to new premises.
The Stirling-based company is now known as...
Firm welcomes 23 new apprentices from North Lanarkshire
HOUSING and social care provider, Mears Group, has welcomed 23 new apprentices from North Lanarkshire.
The intake comes in partnership with the area's local authority,...
‘Perfect storm’ creates industrial space shortages across Scotland
NEW research has highlighted a 'critical mismatch' between the supply and demand of industrial space of all sizes across Scotland.
Property and investment management firm...
Clark Contracts begins work on new facility at Langlands Commercial Park
WORK is underway on the build of a new £4 million facility at Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride.
Clark Contracts is the main contractor...
UK Government looks to streamline apprenticeship levy system
LARGE firms will be able to 'easily' pledge funds to smaller firms through a new UK Government scheme, in a move which Westminster said...
Work begins on build of new Dunfermline properties
TAYLOR Wimpey has commenced work on the build of 29 new affordable homes and apartments in Dunfermline.
It sits within the firm's Meadowlands development and...
Housebuilder launches low deposit mortgage scheme
BARRATT Homes has announced the launch of a new low deposit mortgage scheme, designed to help make home ownership more accessible.
‘Deposit Unlock’ is being...
Contractor completes construction of world’s first T-pylon
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed it completed construction of the world’s first T-pylon.
Built on behalf of National Grid, the move represents the first new electricity...
Trade body calls for ‘unprecedented surge in training and recruitment’ to meet infrastructure goals
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for an 'unprecedented surge in training and recruitment' to coincide with the UK Government’s announcement of...
Taylor Wimpey progresses plans for Monifieth development
TAYLOR Wimpey East has completed two online consultation events on the planned build of 40-50 new homes in Monifieth.
The firm said that it now...
Ayr pavilion renovation works underway
WORK is underway to 'transform' the pavilion at King George V Playing Fields in Ayr.
South Ayrshire Council is investing £1.36 million in the project,...
Celtic FC set for build of ‘modern’ facility at Barrowfield training ground
CELTIC Football Club has had plans approved for the build of a new facility at their Barrowfield training complex.
The new building will house six...
Akela at the double with new housing contracts
AKELA Construction has secured two housebuilding contracts in Scotland's central belt worth over £15 million in total.
The developments will deliver a combined 295 new...
Scottish Water steps up plans for zero emissions vehicles
SCOTTISH Water has announced that a new fleet of electric vans will go into service to help meet emissions targets.
Diesel-powered vans coming to the...
SNIPEF lands funding boost to identify challenges around net zero skills
THE Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced it has secured funding for research into the way the industry moves towards...
Lomond Banks project team to consult local community over Balloch tourist plans
A consultation process is set to begin over the new £40 million Lomond Banks tourist project proposals.
As plans continue to evolve for the project...
Arc-Tech MU begins services package on £30m Bellsmyre project
ARC-Tech MU has announced work is underway on the installation of multi-utilities at a £30 million regeneration project in Bellsmyre, West Dunbartonshire.
Led by main...
Engineering consultancy expands into Ireland
WILL Rudd Davidson is to expand operations into Ireland with a new office in Dublin.
The engineering consultancy employs over 80 staff in Scotland and...
