Industry urged to adopt ‘net zero’ housebuilding method
ARCHITECTS Anderson Bell + Christie have launched a new housebuilding strategy said to 'guarantee' net zero carbon emissions for every new home.
The practice said...
Window project complete at Crieff Hydro
TJ Ross has completed a project with Crieff Hydro hotel to manufacture and install timber sash and case windows in time for its re-opening...
Ashwood Scotland celebrates six new contract wins
MAIN contractor and heritage work specialist Ashwood Scotland has been awarded six new contracts with a combined value of over £5.5 million.
The company has...
Housebuilder unveils vision for new Jackton development
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes (West) has used a short video to bring to life its new development in Jackton, East Kilbride.
The firm has also unveiled...
First homes handed over at Greenock waterfront site
HOUSING association River Clyde Homes revealed it has handed over the first 50 homes of its waterfront development at James Watt Dock in Greenock.
Residents...
‘Vital’ work to be carried out on Scotland’s railway over bank holiday
NETWORK Rail is to carry out 'vital' work on parts of Scotland's railway over the upcoming May bank holiday weekend.
The railway management firm said...
Offers sought for historic Glasgow building
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it is bringing to market the 'iconic' Teacher building at Glasgow's St Enoch Square, with offers over £1.35 million invited.
Built...
Plans submitted for new Chryston Community Hub
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council, on behalf of hub South West, for the new Chryston Community...
Building blocks start-up secures seed funding to boost growth plans
SCOTTISH start-up business QuickBlock has received more than £250,000 in seed funding to create four skilled jobs and accelerate growth of the company’s rapid-assembly...
Firms fined after excavation collapse leaves employee severely injured
AUBERNE Homes Limited and groundworks contractor, W&E Lammie, have been fined after an employee of W&E Lammie was crushed and severely injured during an...
University of Glasgow’s new £90m learning hub opens
THE University of Glasgow's new £90 million James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMSLH) has opened to students.
Built by Multiplex and designed by HLM Architects,...
Contractors make progress on build of Peterhead substation
SSEN Transmission has said that 'excellent' progress is being made five months into the build of its new substation in Peterhead.
Main contractor Balfour Beatty...
Knight Frank appoints new industrial and logistics lead for Scotland
COMMERCIAL property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Scott Hogan to lead its industrial and logistics practice in Scotland.
Currently based in Aberdeen, Scott will re-locate...
Disused gate house set for community hub transformation in Barrhead
A new community hub featuring a cafe, workshop, meeting space, office, kitchen, bike hire point and public toilets is to be created in a...
Edinburgh practice honoured for sustainable development
EDINBURGH-based Kettle Collective is calling for architects to be at the forefront of tackling carbon reduction after winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
This...
Glasgow business completes hat-trick of Queen’s Award for Enterprise accolades
GLASGOW-based City Building is celebrating after securing its third Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
The construction company won the Promoting Opportunity Award, a category recognising businesses...
Cladding specialist shows support for sector with award sponsorship
CUMBERNAULD-based cladding specialist MSP Facades has announced it is showing its support for the sector with the sponsorship of the Best Refurbishment Project category...
CMA warns ‘ignorance is no excuse’ regarding competition rules
THE UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned construction business leaders that 'ignorance is no excuse' in regard to competition rules.
It comes following...
Edinburgh firm secures top customer service accolade
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has been crowned the winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative category at the 2021 Global Business Excellence Awards.
The boiler installer firm thought off competition...
Post-Covid public transport fears could hamper Scotland’s carbon targets
AN academic has warned that a potential long-term loss in demand for public transport because of Covid-19 must be understood and suitable action taken...
