Work complete on build of new Skye nursery
WORK has been completed on the build of Bun-Sgoil Shlèite's new nursery building in Skye.
James MacQueen Building Contractors and R.HOUSE undertook the works to...
Business survey seeks to establish how contractors are faring amidst current challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is urging its members to participate in its latest ‘state of trade’ survey to help establish how the...
Multi-utilities package of works underway at new Drongan development
MULTI-utilities provider Arc-Tech MU has announced it has started works at a new affordable housing development in Drongan on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
Mill...
Roof tile manufacturer announces net zero commitment
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has unveiled its plans to become a net zero business by 2040.
The Lochmaben-based firm revealed its major...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of infrastructure investments business
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed the appointment of Gavin Russell as CEO of its infrastructure investments business.
He will have responsibility for the company’s £1.1 billion...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
Figures show boom in builders’ merchant sales
THE latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report has revealed that value sales in November 2021 rose by 17.4% compared to the same month...
Materials donation is scrum-thing else in Musselburgh
MUSSELBURGH Rugby Football Club (RFC) has completed the build of a three-room storage unit following a donation of building materials from CALA Homes (East).
The...
‘Strong’ statistics recorded across Scotland’s office markets in Q4
REAL estate advisor CBRE has released its latest figures on the office markets in Scotland's largest cities during the final quarter of 2021. The...
New research lists Edinburgh as top innovation city outside of London
NEW research has revealed that Edinburgh is the UK’s top innovation city outside of London, with Glasgow second.
The findings are revealed in Knight Frank's UK...
Over £4m to be invested in rail line between Glasgow and Kilwinning
NETWORK Rail is to invest more than £4 million in replacing 'ageing' track on the line between Glasgow and Kilwinning.
Works will be undertaken over...
Materials manufacturer pledges support for construction industry charity
CONSTRUCTION materials manufacturer, TN International, has announced it has joined the industry charity CRASH as a corporate patron to support its work in helping...
Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus obtains sustainability award
HERIOT-Watt University's Dubai campus has been awarded gold status by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Several factors helped the campus qualify for...
Finalists announced for Scottish Empty Homes Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the Auction House Scotland 11th Scottish Empty Home Awards.
The awards celebrate work carried out to bring back many...
Fencing a ‘safety priority’ on Levenmouth rail project
FENCING is being installed as a 'safety priority' along the Levenmouth Rail Link, as Network Rail looks to bring trains back to the line...
Scottish construction consultancy expands into Asia Pacific with new Singapore office
SCOTTISH-based construction consultancy Soben has confirmed the expansion of its operations into APAC (Asia Pacific) with the launch of a Singapore office.
The move has...
Raeburn awarded £1.8m contract for A83 ground investigation work
RAEBURN Drilling & Geotechnical has landed a £1.8 million contract to carry out preliminary ground investigations as part of the design work to identify...
Miller Homes launches new Falkirk site
MILLER Homes has announced it is launching its new Station Brae development in the village of Maddiston, Falkirk, comprising 72 of its most popular...
Bowled over: work underway on new Clydebank properties
THE JR Group has revealed that construction of 18 new build social rented homes for Clydebank Housing Association has begun.
The flats, located on a...
Housebuilder submits plans for 134 new Edinburgh homes
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has submitted details plans for the provision of 134 new homes located off Gilmerton Station Road at South Gilmerton, Edinburgh.
The...
