Argyllshire student named Britain’s top plumbing apprentice
A recently qualified plumber from Argyllshire has been named as the 'Best Plumbing Apprentice' by British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) at its annual Awards...
Springfield Group bolsters management structure with two new MDs
THE Springfield Group has announced two senior promotions, with Andrew Curran appointed to MD (Central) covering Springfield Properties, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Mactaggart...
Springfield provides trading update
SPRINGFIELD Properties has provided a trading update for the year ended 31 May 2020, highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on the business.
The housebuilder previously...
Inflation prompts ‘surge’ in requests for reinstatement cost assessments
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants revealed it has seen a rise in the number of property owners seeking cover as inflation prompts a 'surge'...
Housebuilder donates to ‘Festival of Kindness’ Christmas campaign
CALA Homes (West) collected donations for homelessness charity, Social Bite, after the housebuilder's Glasgow city centre development, Prince’s Quay, and Jordanhill Park site in...
Fife College secures £2m modern apprenticeship contract
FIFE College has been awarded a significant modern apprenticeship (MA) contract valued at £2 million.
Skills Development Scotland recently announced modern apprenticeship numbers for the...
University of St Andrews unveils revised plans for new ‘centrepiece’ accommodation
THE University of St Andrews has submitted revised plans for the build of new student accommodation at Albany Park.
The plans come as the university...
Historic Edinburgh business acquired by A. Lamb Associates
CUMBRIA-headquartered A. Lamb Associates (ALA), a quantity surveying and commercial consultancy, has completed the acquisition of Morham + Brotchie Ltd (M+B), a quantity surveying...
Co-op agrees deal for £12 million distribution facility in Newhouse
TULCHAN Developments, advised by Montagu Evans, has agreed the pre-let of a new facility for Co-operative Group at Link Park, Newhouse, on the M8...
Occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland continues to rise
SCOTLAND'S commercial property sector saw a marginal rise in overall occupier demand for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest Royal Institution of...
Haymarket Edinburgh development secures landmark pre-let agreement
M&G Real Estate and its property developer partner Qmile Group have secured a 280,000 sq ft pre-let at the £350 million Haymarket Edinburgh development.
Investment...
Innovative rope access system used on Royal Border Bridge repair project
A multi-million-pound repairs project has been completed on the historic Royal Border Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Engineers have been working on the 170-year-old structure since January...
Construction products regulator to be launched once building safety bill passes
THE UK Government has said it intends for its national regulator for construction products to become operational once the building safety bill has been...
Taylor Wimpey donates lifesaving defibrillator in Elderslie
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to Elderslie Wallace Bowling Club in Elderslie.
The defibrillator will become the guardianship of...
Construction graduate embraces challenge of starting a new job during lockdown
A construction graduate has told of his experience of starting a new role in the sector on the very day Scotland went into lockdown.
Alex...
RICS appoints new CEO
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the appointment of Justin Young as chief executive officer.
Justin was appointed by RICS Governing Council to...
Covid still impacting construction as Fife Council knocks back tenders for £500,000 project
THE £500,000 replacement of Lochore Meadows Country Park's play area has been delayed after Fife Council said tenders received for the works were 'higher...
Plans submitted for ‘best-in-class’ Calton Square office refurbishment
PLANS have been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council for the proposed refurbishment of the Calton Square office building.
The application has been made by...
FMB calls for more investment in construction in upcoming budget
THE UK Government has been urged to use the upcoming Budget to deliver more investment in the construction sector to boost jobs and activity.
The...
Agreement reached for £100m Falkirk project
NEW homes, offices, food outlets, and leisure facilities could be set to be delivered in Falkirk as part of a £100 million project.
Plans are...
