Highland regeneration project in the frame for national award
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance has been shortlisted in the 'Best Regeneration Project' category at the Inside Housing Development Awards.
The organisation was nominated for its regeneration...
‘Subdued’ growth in construction output
CONSTRUCTION output in the UK rose by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, as revealed by the latest...
Site manager earns Seal of approval at Glasgow ceremony
BELLWAY site manager George Carty has been presented with a Seal of Excellence Award from the NHBC.
George, from Cumbernauld Village, picked up the accolade...
German company opens £16 million facility in East Kilbride
A £16 million centre for subsea development has been opened in East Kilbride, allowing for Scotland to be a key player in multiphase flow...
Scottish Government announces £3 billion green projects investment initiative
THE Scottish Government has announced that local authorities, developers and third sector organisations can pitch for large scale government investment to support their projects...
Charity calls for action to improve workplace mental health
AHEAD of World Mental Health Day, the Mates in Mind charity is urging construction leaders and government to take action to improve workplace mental health.
A...
Clarity welcomed over CPR guidance in a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario
SELECT has welcomed confirmation of how Construction Products Regulation (CPR) could be affected by a 'no deal' Brexit.
The UK Government has announced that if...
Landmark University of Stirling sports project starts to take shape
WORK on the University of Stirling’s £20 million sports facilities redevelopment has reached its highest point.
Currently being delivered by Morrison Construction, the facility now...
Technology and engineering firm doubles up in Aberdeen
VIPER Innovations is to expand its Aberdeen operations at Moorfield Group’s Innovation Park in Bridge of Don.
The subsea technology and engineering firm has agreed terms...
Scots projects honoured at RICS Awards Grand Final
SCOTTISH projects picked up the top infrastructure and regeneration project accolades at the UK-wide RICS Awards Grand Final.
The Queensferry Crossing (infrastructure) and West Dunbartonshire Council’s...
Shepherd secures new industrial base for Iconic Scots brand
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has secured 10,000 sq ft of industrial space at Bellshill Industrial Estate for iconic Scottish brand, Tunnock's.
A five year lease on...
Green light for Clydeside marine manufacturing hub
GLASGOW-based engineering specialist Malin Group has received planning consent for Phase One of a marine industry park project which aims to create almost 1000...
New jobs created at Ferguson Marine shipyard
THE Scottish Government has recruited new members of staff at Ferguson Marine shipyard.
Currently in the process of being taken into public control, 17 new...
Sir David Attenborough calls for changes on planning of Scottish towns
SIR David Attenborough has called on pressure to be put on politicians to create ‘powerful new environmental laws’ in Scotland.
In a short film released...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Cruden Homes (West) appoints new MD
FRASER Lynes has been promoted to the role of managing director for Cruden Homes (West).
Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the Cruden Group for...
Modular classrooms to allow for pupil return at Woodmill High School
THREE double modular units are to be installed on the site of Woodmill High School to allow for the initial phase return of pupils...
£15 million investment into Edinburgh Waverley line given approval
PLANS to ‘significantly’ improve the rail network on the approach routes to Edinburgh Waverley Station have been approved by Scotland's transport secretary.
Michael Matheson gave...
Plans for new Girvan primary school gather pace
WORK will provisionally start next year on a 'long-awaited' new school facility for pupils and teachers at Sacred Heart Primary in Girvan.
The project includes the...
Dunfermline redevelopment contract awarded
MARSHALL Construction has been contracted for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.
Phase one will see the creation...
