Trade bodies back call for withdrawal of Reverse Charge VAT legislation
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, has joined a range of other trade associations in backing an Early Day Motion (EDM)...
Story Homes celebrates five-star customer satisfaction rating
STORY Homes has announced it has been awarded a five-star customer satisfaction rating.
The results from the national new homes customer satisfaction survey – carried...
Crofters supported by Scottish Government grant to build new homes
GRANTS to improve or build new homes in some of Scotland's most remote and marginal communities have been awarded to ten crofters.
It comes as...
Developer secures consent to ‘transform’ Kirkcaldy site with new homes
WHITEBURN has revealed it has received detailed planning consent from Fife Council for a new development comprising 73 homes in the grounds of the...
Climate change presents ‘substantial’ challenge to Britain’s railway infrastructure
CLIMATE change is presenting a 'substantial' challenge to the maintenance of Britain's railway, Network Rail has said.
Two independent reviews that look into how the...
Savills takes ‘natural’ step to help rural businesses
SAVILLS has announced the launch of a new service in Scotland to help rural businesses enhance their natural assets whilst reducing the environmental impact...
Housebuilder tips apprenticeships to have greater appeal post-Covid
A survey of over 1,000 young people has found that 42% are more likely to consider an apprenticeship in the wake of the Covid-19...
Could Uber ruling drive big changes in construction industry?
A Scottish construction law specialist has warned that the recent UK Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers should be treated as workers with employment...
Surveyors to host virtual quiz to raise cash for hospitals
RICS Matrics is set to host a virtual quiz night to raise funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital in...
Osborne+Co adds to Scottish team as business eyes further investment
OSBORNE+Co has confirmed the appointment of two new team members as the firm eyes further investment in Scotland.
Scott Easton joins as development manager following...
Governments sign growth deal anticipated to deliver £335m boost to Scottish islands
THE Scottish and UK governments are to each invest £50 million in the future economic prosperity of Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides.
The investment...
Ogilvie strengthens senior management team
MARTIN Poole has been appointed estimating director at Ogilvie Construction.
The company said he will will be tasked with playing a key role in leading...
Construction and engineering students to be prioritised for on-campus learning return
THE dates for Scotland's gradual easing of lockdown have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. With most construction sites remaining operational throughout the current...
New funding announced to train energy efficiency professionals
NEW energy efficiency training funding has been made available for people in Scotland who have either lost their jobs or are at risk of...
Green light for Highland tourism project
SAVILLS has confirmed that its planning team in Scotland has secured planning permission in principle from Highland councillors for 'high quality' woodland holiday accommodation...
Hydrogen technology firm announces plans to bring 135 jobs to Dundee
A hydrogen technology firm has announced it is to bring up to 135 jobs to the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) over a three-year...
Edinburgh ‘glamping’ design consultancy begins international expansion with Dubai base
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened a new office in Dubai following a 'remarkable' period of growth.
Founded 18 months ago by friends...
Trade body welcomes report highlighting impact of construction investment in ‘green recovery’
SNIPEF has welcomed a new report published by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum aimed at helping public bodies make decisions on where public funding in...
Plans approved for 100 Rosewell homes
BANKS Property has received approval from Midlothian Council to build 100 new homes in Rosewell.
Once completed, the 4.9 hectares 'Doctor's Field' site will boast a a mix of homes ranging...
Work complete on £1.1m extension of two Airdrie schools
LINEAR Design Construction (LDC) has completed the £1.1 million extension of two primary schools in Airdrie.
The project, led by hub South West, provided two...
