ACE chief executive to leave for senior role at Mace
THE Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced chief executive Hannah Vickers is stepping down to join consultancy and construction firm, Mace.
She will join...
Iconic Greenock fountain to undergo restoration work
AN iconic fountain in Greenock town centre, which was gifted to the town in 1880, is being removed for restoration works.
Contractors have started dismantling...
Summers-Inman to cost manage new £30m hospital build
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Summers-Inman has been appointed to work as trust cost advisor on a £30 million new build hospital in Berwick.
Working for...
‘Positive attitude’ pays off in Banff residential project
OWNERS of an Angus-based building firm have explained how the company overcame delays and uncertainty to complete a project in Banff that got underway...
Virtual conference to address ‘silent crisis’ of poor mental health in construction
POOR mental health in the construction sector needs 'urgent action', according to Association for Project Safety (APS) president-elect, Ray Bone.
Speaking ahead of the APS’s...
Scottish Property Federation appoints new chair
KEVIN Robertson has been appointed chair of the Scottish Property Federation (SPF).
The MD of KR Developments succeeds Michaela Sullivan RTPI, who joins East Lothian Council as head...
Contractor begins work on new student apartments in Edinburgh
AKP has started work on a project to transform existing commercial space in Edinburgh's old town to increase student accommodation provider Student Roost's offering...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre appoints new chairperson
ANDY Outram has been appointed the new chairperson of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
He has worked in the construction industry for 35 years and...
Blindwells affordable housing plans gather pace
CRUDEN Homes will start on site this month at Blindwells in a project to deliver 60 new affordable homes on behalf of East Lothian...
Edinburgh construction firm adopts four-day working week
AN Edinburgh-based construction firm is to implement a four-day working week in a move which it said is hoped to lead the way for...
Architects appointed to help unlock potential of Stirling shopping centre
ASSET management specialist Scoop has appointed POD Architects to start the reconfiguration and ‘future-proofing’ of The Thistles Shopping Centre in Stirling.
The centre was acquired...
Major Scottish office acquisitions concluded
A joint venture between TREOS (the discretionary fund vehicle of Trinova Real Estate) and Swedish real estate investor, Europi Property Group, has purchased two...
DM Hall confirms new St Andrews base
DM Hall has relocated its base in north east Fife from Cupar to St Andrews.
The move to Slotline House in Largo Road was triggered by...
New project seeks to better understand Aberdeen’s granite industry
THE memories and experiences of those who worked in or were in families associated with Aberdeen's granite industry are being sought as part of...
Fife fit-out specialist announces ‘record’ quarter for orders
DUNFERMLINE-based furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has revealed it has been awarded £9.4 million of new orders in the last three months – a record quarter...
University of Stirling to deliver business recovery scheme for SMEs
THE University of Stirling is launching a bespoke management training programme for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
The institute was chosen by chancellor Rishi...
CICV Forum members reflect on year of progress on anniversary of first meeting
MEMBERS of Scotland's Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum have marked the anniversary of its first ever meeting by revealing their personal highlights of working together over...
Planning consent secured for luxury Newlands development
CCG Homes has revealed planning permission has been granted for a luxury development in Newlands, Glasgow.
The firm submitted plans to develop the former Calderwood...
Glasgow City Council to bid for funding for projects
GLASGOW City Council has approved plans to bid for funding from the UK Government for three new programmes - the Community Renewal, Levelling Up...
Contract awarded for Maryhill Housing air source heat pump project
MARYHILL Housing has awarded a contract for the installation of air source heat pumps in its stock to Turner Property Services Ltd.
The contract will...
