Green light for affordable homes project on the banks of the Clyde
EAST Kilbride-based Dougall Baillie Associates has revealed it is forging ahead with another 'prime opportunity' after planning consent was granted for a 151-home development in Glasgow’s...
Glasgow townhouse with ‘prime’ residential development potential marketed
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has revealed it is bringing to market a full townhouse in Glasgow’s west end with 'prime' residential development potential for sale...
Amey appoints new operations director in Scotland to strengthen projects offering
AMEY has announced the appointment of Frazer Meiklejohn as operations director in Scotland to 'bolster' the firm's project capability.
He will be tasked with leading the account teams...
Inverness civils specialist secures R&D tax boost
INVERNESS-based contractor Simpson Builders has reportedly been able to claim back a 'substantial' research and development (R&D) tax claim after finding R&D on each...
Dundee multi-storeys set for £4.2m fire safety improvements
COUNCIL multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million worth of fire safety improvements.
It comes as Dundee City Council looks to further...
UK Government launches independent review of system for testing construction materials
THE UK Government has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.
The government said that the review will...
Video game to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies
A new video game is being developed to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies.
With new 'smart policies' in the insurance market that...
Roof tile manufacturer goes electric with forklift truck trial
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is trialling electric forklift trucks (EFL) at its three plants.
The move is part of...
Trade body hails ‘very heartening’ response from plumbing employers to apprentice grant scheme
PLUMBING employers have 'exceeded all expectations' regarding apprentice intake according to SNIPEF, the sector’s trade association, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By the...
Ex-sheep shed transformed into luxury wedding and events venue
A former sheep shed on a farm just outside Edinburgh has been transformed into a luxury wedding and event venue following a £1.9 million...
New figures show sharp rise in construction contract awards
CONSTRUCTION contract awards in Britain in March 2021 increased by 22% compared to February to £5.8 billion, largely driven by an increase in the...
Working smart: Glasgow development set for landmark global accreditation
HFD Group has revealed its 177 Bothwell Street development in Glasgow will become the first in Scotland – and among the first 70 in...
Commercial rent disputes drop significantly during pandemic
THE number of commercial rent disputes between occupiers and landlords in Scotland referred to third-party arbitration halved in the 12 months to the end...
Bid and tender specialist strengthens senior team
AM Bid has appointed Philip Thomson (53) as bid director.
He becomes the first company director appointed to the business since MD David Gray in...
Former Glasgow school site to welcome 44 new homes
SHETTLESTON Housing Association has received planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new 'family-focused' residential development.
Paisley-based...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards launched
THE search is underway for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020/21 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
Organised jointly by CECA...
Firm unveils 38-tonne wave machine to be trialled in Orkney
WAVE power specialist Mocean Energy has unveiled its new Blue X wave energy prototype which will take to the seas in Orkney next month...
Smart Hub Lanarkshire to help manufacturing SMEs prepare for the future
A £900,000 hub designed to help SME enterprises in the manufacturing sector to grow and prepare for the future is set to open in...
Drum Property Group takes significant role in New Ingliston Limited
DRUM Property Group has revealed it has taken an equity and management position in New Ingliston Limited, the development company led by Sir Bill...
Permission granted to uncover world’s first international football stadium
PERMISSION has been granted to proceed with an archaeological project in Glasgow to uncover the world's first international football stadium.
The work will take place...
