Esh completes “key” council hub refurb in Edinburgh
LIVINGSTON-based Esh Construction recently completed refurbishment works for a council hub in the heart of Edinburgh, which has allowed it to deliver a more...
Consultant calls for “urgent” construction pay review
A leading consultant has called on the Scottish Government to conduct an “urgent review” into payment practices within the construction industry.
Len Bunton, a past...
Going batty over project delays
A growing number of Scottish building projects are being delayed by bats, according to property consultancy Galbraith.
The firm said many species are now using...
First of new sustainable homes arrive in Glasgow’s south side
THE first of 51 new social houses in Glasgow’s south side have arrived on site.
The development, situated at Tarfside Oval in Cardonald, is being...
Morrison Construction invests in VR to boost site safety
MORRISON Construction has invested £50,000 in virtual reality (VR) in a bit to improve on-site safety.
The VR site induction, which has been developed in...
Most considerate sites crowned at national awards
THE winners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s (CCS) National Site Awards have been announced.
Six sites were named the most considerate of the year, according...
Interserve posts £244 million losses for 2017
INTERSERVE has posted pre-tax losses of over £240 million for 2017 following a full contract review.
The international support services and construction group reported a...
Lovell honoured at global safety awards
LOVELL is celebrating after a double triumph at the International Safety Awards.
The British Safety Council presented an International Safety Award with merit to Lovell’s 34-home...
Building contractor goes the extra mile for charity
BIG-hearted staff from a Scottish building firm are taking part in this year's Kiltwalk to raise money for charity.
A six-strong team from McDermott Group's Glasgow...
Capital development scoops refurbished workplace prize
CHRIS Stewart Group's (CSG) Greenside development has won the British Council for Offices (BCO) Refurbished/Recycled Workplace category at the Scotland awards ceremony.
Situated on Edinburgh’s...
SRA appoints retained advisory team
EDINBURGH-based property investment business SRA Ventures has appointed Graham + Sibbald and Gilson Gray as retained advisors.
The firm said the partnership will enable both...
Ambassador LB confirms £7 million Glasgow investment
AMBASSADOR LB has announced a £7 million investment at its three commercial buildings in Glasgow to deliver Grade A office space and "world class" digital...
Prestigious nursing home conversion completes in St Andrews
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has been involved in the conversion of a former nursing home to six flats at The Scores, St Andrews...
Major milestone for village designed to tackle homelessness
THE final two 'nest houses' have been delivered to the Social Bite Village - a project that aims to tackle homelessness in Scotland - based...
BAM bags £12.2 million school project
BAM Construction has been tasked by East Renfrewshire Council with building a new £12.2 million primary and nursery school in Newton Mearns.
Maidenhill Primary and...
Historic Edinburgh hotels to get new lease of life
TWO famous Edinburgh hotels are to be restored back to their “residential grandeur” with the creation of luxury apartments.
Property developer Square and Crescent has...
CITB urges Scottish construction figures to help shape sector’s future
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland is urging key figures in the industry to apply to join its new Nation Council and...
Saughton Park renovation work begins
THE restoration of the historic stable blocks at Saughton Park in Edinburgh is underway.
Clark Contracts is carrying out the construction of a new café...
Edinburgh fit-out project “breaks the mould” of typical call centres
SCOTWOOD Interiors has completed the fit-out of a 13,000 square feet space which the firm claims turns the perception of call centre "on its...
Fit-out contractor wins top award for Glasgow project
Construction, refurbishment and fit-out contractor akp Scotland has received a top award for its work at St Vincent Plaza in Glasgow.
The firm scooped the...
