Cushman & Wakefield confirms Garment Factory office move
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has announced its new Glasgow office will be at the Garment Factory in the city's Merchant City area.
The Garment Factory takes...
Scottish developer becomes Living Wage accredited employer
DEVELOPER Whiteburn has announced it has become an accredited Living Wage employer.
The firm has made a commitment that everyone working at Whiteburn and on...
Construction amongst sectors that could benefit from new wind turbine recycling scheme
OLD wind turbine blades could be recycled and reused under plans being developed by the University of Strathclyde, Aker Horizons and Aker Offshore Wind.
The...
Survey reveals support of £32m plans to transform historic Edinburgh street
PLANS for the £32 million transformation of Edinburgh's historic George Street would encourage more people to visit the area, a survey has revealed.
More than...
New report highlights positive future for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has highlighted the opportunities available for Scotland's construction industry as the sector continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Developers, contractors and public...
Glasgow A-listed building marketed for sale
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has brought to market a 'landmark' A-listed building on Glasgow’s Royal Exchange Square for sale.
The former GSPC building on the corner...
Highland wind farms expected to contribute £485m to UK economy
FOUR wind farms in the Highlands are expected to contribute £485 million to the UK economy over their operational life, SSE Renewables has revealed...
Procast employee earns top roofing apprentice accolade
PROCAST employee and new dad Conor Reid has been named Apprentice of the Year in Roofing in west central Scotland.
Conor, who is in his...
Build of two new 3G sports pitches in Dundee to be considered
DUNDEE City Council has announced it is proposing an investment of almost £250,000 into the creation of two new synthetic sports pitches in the...
Youngsters asked to help redesign park as part of £40m Elgin project
MORAY Council has called on young people in the constituency to help re-design Elgin's Cooper Park as part of the £40 million Elgin city...
Developer contributions to help deliver part of Glasgow City Council’s £115m avenues project
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £437,500 in developer contribution funding for part of the £115 million avenues programme being delivered in Glasgow city centre.
The...
Green light for affordable homes project on the banks of the Clyde
EAST Kilbride-based Dougall Baillie Associates has revealed it is forging ahead with another 'prime opportunity' after planning consent was granted for a 151-home development in Glasgow’s...
Glasgow townhouse with ‘prime’ residential development potential marketed
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has revealed it is bringing to market a full townhouse in Glasgow’s west end with 'prime' residential development potential for sale...
Amey appoints new operations director in Scotland to strengthen projects offering
AMEY has announced the appointment of Frazer Meiklejohn as operations director in Scotland to 'bolster' the firm's project capability.
He will be tasked with leading the account teams...
Inverness civils specialist secures R&D tax boost
INVERNESS-based contractor Simpson Builders has reportedly been able to claim back a 'substantial' research and development (R&D) tax claim after finding R&D on each...
Dundee multi-storeys set for £4.2m fire safety improvements
COUNCIL multi-storey dwellings across Dundee could be set for £4.2 million worth of fire safety improvements.
It comes as Dundee City Council looks to further...
UK Government launches independent review of system for testing construction materials
THE UK Government has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.
The government said that the review will...
Video game to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies
A new video game is being developed to help construction stakeholders understand new weather-based insurance policies.
With new 'smart policies' in the insurance market that...
Roof tile manufacturer goes electric with forklift truck trial
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is trialling electric forklift trucks (EFL) at its three plants.
The move is part of...
Trade body hails ‘very heartening’ response from plumbing employers to apprentice grant scheme
PLUMBING employers have 'exceeded all expectations' regarding apprentice intake according to SNIPEF, the sector’s trade association, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
By the...
