SSE announces plans for Firth of Forth ‘super project’
SSE Renewables has unveiled plans to combine two proposed offshore wind farms into one 'super project' development.
The firm said that partnering Berwick Bank and...
Knight Frank appoints new associate in Glasgow
KNIGHT Frank has strengthened its team in Scotland with the appointment of hotel and leisure valuations specialist William Rankine.
Joining as an associate, he has...
New report highlights crucial impact of construction charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed it helped 2,264 families in crisis and delivered £1,287 million of charitable giving in 2020.
The figures were...
Builders warn that action is needed to avoid ‘perfect storm’ affecting housing ambitions
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has called on the Scottish Government to focus on 'clarity, collaboration and consumers' to avoid a 'perfect storm' of conditions threatening...
Scotland’s hub programme celebrates milestone as projects pass £2.5 billion mark
A major milestone has been reached in Scotland's hub programme after the value of completed community projects passed the £2.5 billion mark.
Since becoming fully...
JR Homes launches firm’s first properties for sale
JR Homes has made its official market debut after releasing the first homes for sale at its Almondvale Gardens development in Blackburn, West Lothian.
The...
Housebuilder provides welcome new home for after-school initiative
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has stepped in to help secure the future of an after-school service in East Renfrewshire.
Children have been enjoying outdoor activities...
Barratt to add more homes to Winchburgh build programme
BARRATT Homes has revealed plans to extend its offering at the Caisteal Gardens development in Winchburgh, Broxburn by adding 33 new homes to its...
Architecture and planning practice launches Replanet project
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro has announced the launch of its Replanet initiative, designed to underpin the journey to carbon zero and its commitment to a...
First glimpse of Cameron House revealed ahead of reopening
CAMERON House has released images and a video providing a sneak peek of the new hotel ahead of its reopening on September 20.
The latest walkthrough...
Akela team completes gruelling charity challenge
GLASGOW-based ground engineering and construction specialist Akela Group has revealed that staff have raised £10,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity by completing the gruelling...
Balfour Beatty moves onto next phase of £14.5m Motherwell station upgrade
THE £14.5 million redevelopment of Motherwell Railway Station is to enter its third phase, ScotRail has announced.
It will see main contractor, Balfour Beatty, focus...
Galliford Try hails ‘positive’ outlook for sector as group posts £11.4 million profit
GALLIFORD Try has posted a pre-tax profit of £11.4 million on revenue of £1,125 million for the financial year ended June 30 2021.
The contractor...
Council tenants urged to have their say on Edinburgh’s housing budget plans
THE City of Edinburgh Council has encouraged its housing tenants to take part in this year's housing rent consultation.
The local authority said that responses...
‘Full explanation’ sought after Ferguson Marine misses out on £100m ferries shortlist
THE leader of Inverclyde Council has expressed his disappointment at Port Glasgow's Ferguson Marine not being shortlisted for new ferry contracts.
Councillor Stephen McCabe, who...
Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction announces 12 new partners
HERIOT-WATT University's Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction (CESC) has signed affiliate agreements with 12 leading institutes, organisations and startups.
CESC exists as a global...
Tenderer shortlist unveiled for facility able to ‘double’ UK’s electricity storage
SSE Renewables has unveiled the tenderer shortlists of contractors for the civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works on its hydro storage scheme at...
Dumfries chartered surveyors relocates amid ‘buoyant’ local market
THE Dumfries office of chartered surveyors DM Hall has moved to larger premises in the same street.
Established for some 26 years in the town’s...
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...
