Housing association earns recognition for ‘Agile for Everyone’ project
CALEDONIA Housing Association bagged a cHeRries Award for its 'Agile for Everyone' project under the Culture Transformation Category at last night’s DC Thomson Award...
Hart appointed to affordable homes project on former Edinburgh school site
HOPEFIELD Partnership has appointed Hart Builders to deliver a multi-million pound affordable housing development on the site of the former Hunter’s Tryst Primary School in...
Sutherland timber products specialist switches on huge solar array
A Sutherland-based timber products specialist has invested in a massive solar array on the roof of its production facility.
The six-figure initiative means biomass supplier...
Scotland sets out strategy to tackle fuel poverty
THE Scottish Government has published its Fuel Poverty Strategy, a 20-year vision containing a range of actions designed to tackle fuel poverty.
Actions include maximising...
Poignant charity walk aims to net 3G football pitch for Polbeth
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is organising a sponsored walk in memory of former colleague Stevie Russell, who passed away at the end...
Construction firms warned that alcohol-based hand gels pose fire risk
A safety firm has warned that alcohol-based hand sanitisers pose a 'constant' risk to fire safety and personal health and safety in workplaces that...
NFRC UK Roofing Awards winners announced
THE winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been announced.
The InterContinental London—The O2 was the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by...
CICV Forum rebrands to reflect expanded remit within Scotland’s construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit as the organisation attempts to tackle...
New chair appointed for Royal High School Preservation Trust
CAROL Nimmo has been appointed chair of the Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT), as revised plans for the building make their way through...
Cambuslang housing development on track despite Covid challenges
THE JR Group has marked a major milestone in the development of an affordable housing project in Cambuslang.
The Paisley-based contractor has reached the halfway...
Late payments cited as biggest threat facing small construction firms
LATE payments are the biggest threat to construction firms, new research has found.
The research by payment provider Lopay, a partner of the National Federation of...
Easing of supply chain issues leads to rise in UK construction output
UK monthly construction output increased 3.5% in volume terms in November 2021 to £14,676 million - the highest level since September 2019.
The figures released...
Former concrete manufacturing plant site in Carluke sold
DM Hall has concluded the sale of the freehold interest in the former Marshall Works manufacturing site near Carluke, South Lanarkshire.
The site, which was...
Marshall awarded contract to build luxury Perthshire homes
MARSHALL Construction has landed a contract to build luxury housing for Athron Hill Development Company, near Milnathort.
The site is located in wooded grounds, which...
Housebuilder helps make local rugby festival ‘scrumthing’ special
MORE than 400 children and their families turned out at the Dalkeith Minis Rugby Festival, sponsored by Stewart Milne Homes, earlier this month.
Hosted at...
Ayrshire business to embark on air source heat pumps programme
AN Ayr-based heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning business has revealed it is launching a drive to 'urgently' supply domestic premises with carbon-reducing air...
Work begins on luxury care home in Penicuik
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on the build of a new 54-bedroom care home in Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik.
The luxury facility is being delivered by Morrison Community...
Glasgow office development celebrates construction milestone
HFD Group’s 177 Bothwell Street office development has celebrated another construction milestone with the start of the installation of three acres of glazing on...
GRS completes acquisition of SafetyDeck working platform solution
CONSTRUCTION materials group GRS has completed the acquisition of SafetyDeck Ltd, a working platform and fall prevention system used by housebuilders, for an undisclosed...
Plans unveiled for creation of rural mobility hub in Brechin
PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a new rural mobility hub in Brechin, as part of Angus Council's long-term plans to drive...
