Barratt makes progress on sustainability goals
BARRATT Developments Scotland has announced that, despite the challenges of the past year, the business has contributed £245 million to the UK economy and...
New road built for construction vehicles working on build of UK’s biggest wind farm
WORK has been completed on the build of a new road in Shetland to carry construction traffic to the site of what will be...
Landscape works underway at Winchburgh district park
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited has confirmed landscape works are underway on the Auldcathie District Park, with Perth-based Allison Enterprises awarded the contract for the landscaping...
Almost 200 new homes to be constructed in Stepps
BARRATT Homes West Scotland and CALA Homes (West) have achieved planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to create a new 199-home residential development in...
New Elgin homes on track for August completion
ROBERTSON Construction Northern has revealed a new development for Cairn Housing Association in Elgin is on track for completion this August.
The 16 new properties for...
Work starts at £40 million BioHub life sciences project in Aberdeen
WORK is underway on the £40 million BioHub life sciences innovation hub in Aberdeen.
BDP was appointed to lead a multidisciplinary design team, consisting of...
Contractor brings some Easter cheer to Scottish charities
THE JR Group has donated 800 Easter eggs to six charities across Scotland.
The Paisley-headquartered company said the chocolate treats have been donated by staff from...
Pre-construction work to start at 250-home Edinburgh site
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has revealed pre-construction work is underway on its West Craigs development of 250 new properties, a quarter of which will...
Main works contractor set to be appointed for £42m transformation of Paisley Museum
KIER Construction Limited is set to be appointed as main works contractor for the £42 million transformation of Paisley Museum.
Renfrewshire councillors are to be...
High-skilled oil and gas workers to be utilised in drive for low carbon future
THE UK Government has said that high-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain 'will not be left behind' in the transition to...
Construction to begin on new Lenzie affordable homes
WORK is set to start on a new affordable housing project on the site of former garage lock-ups in Lenzie.
Planning permission for the six...
Flexible working trial prompts ‘shift in mindset’
BAM Construct UK has announced the completion of a trial of flexible working policies on its sites.
The firm said the move marks a 'major...
Double award joy for architecture and planning practice
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro is celebrating after a double triumph at the Scottish Property Awards.
The firm was awarded the Business Resilience Award for its response...
Commercial property auction to feature 26 lots with combined value of £3.35 million
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced that the company's first dedicated commercial property auction of the year features lots with a combined commercial value of...
Scottish property achievements celebrated at digital ceremony
THE achievements of Scotland's property sector in the face of Covid-19 challenges have been celebrated at a digital awards ceremony.
The 8th annual Scottish Property...
Planning process underway for Coupar Angus poultry plant
AMBER Real Estate Investment (Amber REI) has formally started the planning process to deliver upgraded and new poultry processing facilities in the future at...
Glasgow arts and events venue set for ‘extensive’ refurbishment
AKP has announced it will deliver the refurbishment project at iconic Glasgow arts and events venue SWG3.
The venue is to undergo an 'extensive' refurbishment...
Virtual conference to address mental health issues in construction
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that moves to improve mental health in the construction sector will be highlighted during a one-day conference...
Engineers move 27,000 tonnes of stone to strengthen area surrounding rail line
NETWORK Rail has confirmed that the Largs line is to fully reopen on March 27 after 7,000 tonnes of debris fell onto the rail...
Construction firms turn to digital tools to boost efficiency
DIGITAL construction specialists and technology suppliers have noticed a 'sharp upturn' in demand for digital tools and specialist support since the start of the...
