Queensferry Crossing costs hit Galliford Try profits
GALLIFORD Try has announced it is undertaking a review of its construction business.
The contractor outlined its plans in an operational update, which stated that...
Hardies partner becomes RICS-accredited evaluative mediator
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants says it has 'enhanced' its dispute resolution offering after partner Murray Warner became a RICS-accredited evaluative mediator.
Mr Warner said,...
Scotland sees a slump in home improvement planning applications
NEW research has revealed that home improvement planning applications decreased across Scotland last year, and is now the least likely part of Britain for...
New monthly award honours workers for ‘unique and outstanding’ contribution
CUMBERNAULD-based Indeglas has announced it will honour colleagues in the construction industry with the launch of a monthly #IndeglasCleverOwl Award.
The accolade will be presented...
Housebuilder raises funds for homelessness prevention charity in Edinburgh
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt East has selected an Edinburgh-based youth homelessness prevention organisation as its charity partner of the year.
The Rock Trust's vision is to see...
Westwood House residential conversion on track for summer opening
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP has made a fact-finding visit to LAR Housing Trust’s multi-million pound development at Westwood House in Edinburgh.
The project was...
Relocation opens Gate to bright future for building contractor
BUILDING contractor Qualis Ltd has moved its headquarters from Barrhead to the newly refurbished Gatehouse building in Westway Park, Renfrew.
The firm has 20 employees and...
New student complex delivered in Edinburgh city centre
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has announced the completion of a design and build contract for a new student accommodation complex in Edinburgh for Curlew Property.
The...
Most considerate UK construction sites honoured
THE national winners of the most considerate construction sites in the UK and Ireland have been crowned following ceremonies in Edinburgh, London and Manchester.
The...
Sale of South Clyde Energy Centre site complete
FORTUM Glasgow, a joint venture between Fortum Oyj and Verus Energy, has completed the purchase of South Clyde Energy Centre from Peel Environmental for...
Prolectric completes acquisition of Solatainer solar generator
PROLECTRIC, a supplier of temporary solar lighting and off-grid power for highways, rail and infrastructure projects, has announced the acquisition of the Solatainer solar...
Breedon secures A9 surfacing contract
BREEDON Group has landed a supply and lay surfacing contract on the latest section of the A9 Dualling Programme.
The contract was awarded by main...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GLASGOW-based construction equipment hire giant GAP has announced that its joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has...
McCarthy & Stone to ‘wind down’ Scottish operations
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone is to wind down its Scottish operations over the next twelve months.
The news comes with the announcement of its...
Green light for new Glasgow east development
MERCHANT Homes has been granted planning permission for a new 106-home residential development in Glasgow.
Lochwood Gardens, located at Stepford Road, just north of the...
Property firm predicts ‘healthy’ Q2 for Glasgow office market
NEW figures from property firm JLL show that activity across Glasgow’s office occupier market has been 'slow' so far this year, though there remains...
Construction output figures released amid Brexit ‘uncertainty’
THE latest ONS output figures have revealed a mixed bag for the construction sector.
Findings show that while output in the three-month on three-month series...
New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities
JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile.
An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
Ogilvie appointed to ‘transformative’ Galashiels project
OGILVIE Construction has been appointed to deliver the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction in Galashiels, which is expected to ‘transform’ the town’s centre.
The...
Linear to drive fit-out project for major transport operator
LINEAR Design & Construct has announced it has been appointed to deliver the fit-out of 49 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, which is set to become...
