Colliers confirms eight promotions in Scotland
PROPERTY specialist Colliers has promoted eight staff across its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.
Douglas McPhail, head of Colliers in Scotland, said, "Our Scottish team is...
Scottish Government urged to consider four day working week in response to Covid-19
THE Scottish Green Party has backed calls for a four day working week in Scotland in a move which it says would create new...
Orkney Council presses for better connectivity after resident quoted £100,000 for new line
ORKNEY Islands Council has said it is to lobby both the UK and Scottish Governments for improved access to telecommunication networks on the island.
It...
Taylor Wimpey makes detailed planning application for 288-home development
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has submitted an approval of matters specified in conditions (MSC) for the build of 288 homes in Coatbridge.
The site, at...
Goodson Associates appoints new managing director
GOODSON Associates has announced the promotion of Raymond Slaine to managing director.
Mr Slaine has been a director at the civil and structural engineering consultants...
Youngsters challenged to design their dream school in new competition
AN architecture and planning practice has launched a competition for young designers to design their dream school.
Halliday Fraser Munro said the competition is designed...
Highland Council aims to create 2,200 construction jobs through city region deal
THE Highland Council has said good progress is being made on projects funded by the Inverness and Highland city region deal.
The investment is jointly...
Scottish Government adds to £33 billion infrastructure plan
A further £2 billion has been added to Scotland's now £33 billion infrastructure investment plan (IIP) since the draft version was published in September.
The...
Highland Council confirms additional £20m investment in roads
THE Highland Council has agreed an additional investment of £20 million in the constituency's road maintenance programme.
The local authority has the longest road network...
Swimmer says housebuilder’s backing ‘could make the difference’ as he eyes gold
A swimmer has said he can fully focus on the upcoming Paralympic Games in Tokyo, thanks to sponsorship from a Glasgow housebuilder.
It's now the...
Moray firms offered free on-site Covid testing
MORAY businesses are being offered free on-site testing for staff without Covid-19 symptoms, as part of a north of Scotland-wide increased testing programme.
The offer...
Plans launched for build of intergenerational building in Edinburgh
A planning application by Collective Architecture on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council has been submitted for the first phase of a new...
Plans rejected for build of house on Culloden Battlefield
THE Highland Council has refused planning permission for the build of a house on the historic Culloden Battlefield.
The proposal would have seen the conversion...
Barratt reports ‘strong’ half year financial results
BARRATT Developments has reported 'record' first half year completions in its half year financial results to December 31 2020.
The housebuilder has completed 9,077 homes during...
Allied strengthens Edinburgh team with commercial valuation surveyor
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Laura Bell McMillan as a commercial valuation surveyor in its Edinburgh office.
She has relocated from the Aberdeen office, where...
Companies urged to take up Apprentice Employer Grant
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, is encouraging plumbing and heating firms to take up the opportunities offered by the Scottish...
Second Edinburgh development sold to student accommodation specialist
PROPERTY development company S Harrison and provider of residential for rent homes, Watkin Jones, have agreed a deal for a second major development site...
£30m Bellsmyre regeneration plans gather pace
CONSTRUCTION work to create much-needed affordable homes for Caledonia Housing Association tenants at Bellsmyre is progressing with contractors on site at Muir Road and...
Contractor wants to ‘open up the dialogue’ on mental health issues
ESH Construction has revealed the firm is backing efforts to 'open up the dialogue on mental health', as construction workers continue to combat the...
Scottish construction workload declines begin to ease
NEW research has revealed that the decline in Scottish construction workloads started to ease at the end of last year compared to the previous two...
