Glasgow practice lands key role in project to restore fire-hit apartments
GLASGOW-based multidisciplinary practice NIXON has announced it has been appointed to complete reinstatement works at Lancefield Quay following a major fire last December.
The riverside apartments...
Progress made at Glasgow south side development
CCG has revealed that a new housing development in Glasgow's south side is starting to take shape.
The site of the former Hermon Baptist Church...
BAM regional director welcomes growing number of women in construction
A leading contractor has hailed the rise in the number of women showing an interest in careers in the construction industry.
Bruce Dickson, regional director...
Plans lodged for residential-led development in Killearn
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application with Stirling Council for a residential-led mixed-use development on the former Killearn Hospital site.
The proposals include...
Offsite specialist secures investment boost
OFFSITE specialist the McAvoy Group has announced it has secured a multi-million pound investment from London-based Blantyre Capital.
The cash will be used to support the firm's...
Work experience pupils impress Home Fix Scotland
PUPILS from Inverclyde Academy in Greenock have taken part in work experience with Home Fix Scotland (HFS).
The initiative comes as part of HFS’ commitment...
Scottish Government to introduce environmental watchdog
A watchdog is to be created to ensure there is a compliance with environmental law in Scotland, following the release of a new Scottish...
Miller Homes joins Maidenhill consortium
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has joined CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland as part of the consortium at the community of Maidenhill.
The announcement comes almost...
Construction charity embarks on mountainous challenge
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is encouraging members of the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge later this year.
The charity, which provides...
Contractor celebrates Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company accolade
ISG has been featured as a Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company to work for in 2020.
The contractor said the survey measures workplace engagement...
Engineering firm fined following death of child
SPIE Limited has been fined £160,000 after a child was fatally injured after being trapped between an unsecured pole and fence.
Dumfries Sheriff Court heard...
Scots housebuilder delivers ‘strong’ gross margin improvements
SPRINGFIELD Properties' interim financial results for the six months ended 30 November 2019 have revealed a 5.4% rise in revenues to £79.8 million.
Pre-tax profit...
Research highlights ‘resilience’ of Scottish commercial property market
THE Scottish commercial property market has continued to see a growth in the value of sales, according to new research.
Scottish Property Federation (SPF) analysis...
Students to create designs to rejuvenate historic tidal pool
ARCHITECTURE students at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) are to create proposals for a sustainable building to stand beside the historic Pittenweem tidal...
Glenrothes-based group champions Real Living Wage commitment
ACCREDITED Living Wage employer the Kingdom Group has confirmed it will implement the latest Real Living Wage from April 1.
Comprising Kingdom Housing Association, Kingdom...
Encouraging stats as UK construction contract awards rise at start of 2020
NEW research has revealed that the value of all UK construction contracts awarded in January was £5.5 billion based on a three-month rolling average...
Fife housebuilder confirms 34% rise in sales
MUIR Homes has revealed the firm has achieved its most successful year of house sales in six years.
In a trading update for the 12...
Scottish QS and commercial management consultancy strengthens senior team
SCOTTISH headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has announced changes to its senior team, including the promotion of operations director Andrew Gallacher...
Rural towns set to get mobile coverage for first time
THE first 4G mast has been delivered in a programme aiming to provide better connectivity to rural areas in Scotland with no mobile coverage...
Cumbernauld boosted by £20m retail park
THE town of Cumbernauld has received a boost thanks to the completion of a £20 million retail development by London & Scottish Investments, a...
