Behaviour of owners putting some pre-1919 tenements at risk Glasgow Council says
A Glasgow City Council survey of 500 tenement properties built prior to 1919 has revealed that 5% are in a state of serious disrepair.
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FMB calls for action on rising material prices and supply chain disruption
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that a lack of long-term thinking combined with rising material prices and supply chain disruption are 'limiting'...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
Edinburgh’s historic Granton Station to be restored as creative hub
THE former Edwardian B-listed Granton Station in Edinburgh is to be restored in a £4.75 million project, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.
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CCG launches new multi-utilities business
CCG has confirmed the launch of a new multi-utilities company.
Arc-Tech MU will provide turnkey multi-utilities services in the form of gas, water and electrical installation.
Initially,...
Housebuilder unveils final phase of homes at Cathkin View site
CRUDEN Homes has revealed that the final phase of homes has been released for sale at its Cathkin View development in Glasgow's south side.
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Video series aims to stimulate debate on cladding topics
NON-flammable cladding specialist Vivalda Group has announced it is producing a series of videos to improve the construction industry’s understanding of issues such as...
Plans approved for up to 1,000 homes at site of former hospital
PLANS have been approved for the build of up to 998 homes at the site of the former Bangour Village Hospital in West Lothian.
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Aberdeen Council to consider city centre statue of football legend Denis Law
ABERDEEN City councillors have voted in favour of the local authority looking into the possibility of creating a bronze statue of football legend Denis...
Plumbing apprenticeships an ‘excellent option’ for those seeking satisfying career
THE chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of undertaking a plumbing...
New development opportunity launched at Blindwells
THE latest development opportunity has been launched at the 390-acre Blindwells development in East Lothian.
Plot 11 extends to around 1.8 hectares and is positioned...
Galliford Try confirms return to profitability
GALLIFORD Try has announced a return to profit in its half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2020.
Revenue fell to £542 million compared...
Network Rail opens apprenticeship scheme as £4bn investment in Scotland continues
NETWORK Rail has opened its engineering apprenticeship programme with roles available in the Highlands.
It comes midway through a £4 billion investment by the organisation...
Savills confirms 12 promotions in Scotland
REAL estate advisor Savills has confirmed 12 new promotions in Scotland across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dumfries offices.
The promotions will see two people...
BAM Construction begins work on new £7m West Lothian school
BAM Construction has commenced work on the build of a new school in West Lothian for secondary pupils with additional support needs.
The new Cedarbank...
Moray Council announces £38 million capital programme
MORAY Council has announced its capital programme for the coming year will see over £38 million invested in improving roads, schools, bridges and parks.
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Housebuilder lays the foundations for new community in South Lanarkshire
CALA Homes (West) has started work on a new development in Jackton on the outskirts of East Kilbride called Sequoia Meadows.
After breaking ground at...
Historical flooding to help shape town’s new flood protection scheme
STIRLING Council is gathering information on the history of flooding in Callander to help shape the town's flood protection scheme and surface water management...
Employers applauded for backing young talent despite pandemic challenges
SCOTTISH Government business minister Jamie Hepburn has joined the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) in paying...
96-bedroom hotel complete in Hamilton
OGILVIE Construction has confirmed the firm has achieved practical completion on the new Premier Inn hotel in Hamilton, due to open later this year.
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