Jedburgh Grammar Campus poised to open
THE keys to the new Jedburgh Grammar Campus have been handed over to Scottish Borders Council after hub South East and BAM Construction completed...
Green light for Edinburgh student development following appeal
PLANS to construct a 248-bedroom student accommodation development in Edinburgh have been given the green light following an appeal.
Located on a vacant site on...
New Stirling student accommodation facility on course to open this year
A new 159-bed student accommodation project is underway in Stirling.
Maven Capital Partners is behind plans for the development, which will be Maven’s 12th purpose-built student accommodation...
Contractor backs ‘Women into Construction’ programme
CONTRACTOR Graham has facilitated a project to support young women into construction in Scotland.
Women from across central Scotland taking part in the ‘Women into Construction’...
Research shows planners consider climate action to be top priority
RTPI Scotland members have called for climate change action to be 'front and centre' of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
In a survey conducted by...
Urban Union launches direct apprenticeship programme
URBAN Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks.
Jimmy Callaghan (17) and Jake Clark...
Springfield Properties to build 114 homes in Glasgow’s east end
SPRINGFIELD Properties has signed an agreement totalling £18.2 million with West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) for the development of 114 affordable homes and...
Balfour Beatty reports increased profits
BALFOUR Beatty increased pre-tax profit to £138 million (2018: £123 million), the contractor's 2019 full-year results have revealed.
Revenue has topped £8 billion, while the...
Morrison to deliver £54m female prison
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Prison Service to build a new women's facility to replace Scotland's only female prison at Cornton Vale...
Creative solutions proposed for iconic Glasgow structure
OVER 50 people gathered in Glasgow recently at an event aimed at helping to save a famous city centre A-listed building.
The Save Egyptian Halls...
Bespoke garden room business now in full bloom
AN entrepreneur is gearing up for growth in her business building bespoke garden rooms.
Melanie Russell, from Jordanhill, spent almost 18 years as co-owner of...
Immigration changes tipped to pose major challenges for construction sector
CONCERNS have been expressed over the potential impact to the construction industry of the new points-based immigration system the UK Government is introducing from...
A bridge too far? Architect fears opposition to PM leaves idea dead in water
A leading architect who has been at the forefront of the discussion around a potential bridge to link Scotland with Northern Ireland fears that...
New Dundee office aids Emtec expansion plans
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THE opening of a new Dundee office makes a significant contribution to Emtec Building Services’ planned growth, whilst boosting the local economy and employment...
Headteacher builds construction pathway
A secondary school headteacher has created a skilled work experience subject as part of the curriculum in his West Calder High School.
Greg McDowall began...
Ferguson Marine agrees four-year lease at Greenock site
FERGUSON Marine (Port Glasgow) has announced it has entered into a four-year lease at one of Greenock's largest commercial properties, providing the firm with...
Maybole WW1 memorial earns apprentices top accolade
A team of Ayrshire apprentices have been recognised for their work in creating a poignant memorial for World War One soldiers.
The three Modern Apprentices...
Report outlines economic benefits of new Edinburgh housing project
A new report has revealed that an Edinburgh housing project is set to boost the local economy by almost a quarter of a billion...
Organisations mark International Women’s Day by celebrating rising number of females in construction
STEWART Milne Group has revealed that in-house training has allowed more females to make a mark in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry.
Ahead of...
Expanding Clyde Gateway tenants boost Glasgow’s east end regeneration
TWO firms based in Clyde Gateway’s The Albus building in Glasgow's east end are set to expand.
Creative brand agency MadeBrave first set up home...
