Scottish Gov report claims Brexit is threatening devolved matters such as infrastructure funding
A Scottish Government report has claimed that the UK Government is 'taking control' of devolved areas such as infrastructure investment following Brexit.
The report said...
Construction law specialist calls for more protection for consumers over cladding ‘crisis’
A Scottish construction law specialist has warned that consumers need more protection amidst the cladding 'crisis'.
The New Homes Quality Board has recently been formed...
Deal us in: competition joy for Shepherd
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has been named the overall Scottish winner for the second year in a row at the EG Deals Competition.
The firm also...
Housebuilder aims to inspire more women into construction
STEWART Milne Group has marked International Women’s Day by revealing an above construction industry average figure of 18% female representation in the workplace.
The housebuilder said...
Construction accountancy quadruples staff numbers due to ‘soaring’ demand
EMPOWERED By Cloud, a Scottish Cloud-based construction accountancy specialist, has announced it has more than quadrupled its workforce in the last year to meet...
New framework launched for Scottish healthcare projects
HEALTH Facilities Scotland has announced the launch of Frameworks Scotland 3 for delivery of new build, refurbishment and backlog maintenance projects across NHS Scotland.
The...
Contract awarded for construction of £358,000 all-abilities path in Inverness
A £358,000 contract has been awarded to Pat Munro Ltd for the construction of a new all-abilities path at Inshes Park in Inverness.
The Highland...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Thomas & Adamson marks International Women’s Day
AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, Thomas & Adamson has spoken to a number of the firm's female colleagues operating across the business to...
New funding package to boost affordable home projects
HANOVER Scotland will continue the development of up to 60 affordable homes annually after securing a new funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland.
Managing...
PERI expands UK scaffolding offering
PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team.
The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
Behaviour of owners putting some pre-1919 tenements at risk Glasgow Council says
A Glasgow City Council survey of 500 tenement properties built prior to 1919 has revealed that 5% are in a state of serious disrepair.
The...
FMB calls for action on rising material prices and supply chain disruption
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that a lack of long-term thinking combined with rising material prices and supply chain disruption are 'limiting'...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
Edinburgh’s historic Granton Station to be restored as creative hub
THE former Edwardian B-listed Granton Station in Edinburgh is to be restored in a £4.75 million project, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.
Kier...
CCG launches new multi-utilities business
CCG has confirmed the launch of a new multi-utilities company.
Arc-Tech MU will provide turnkey multi-utilities services in the form of gas, water and electrical installation.
Initially,...
Housebuilder unveils final phase of homes at Cathkin View site
CRUDEN Homes has revealed that the final phase of homes has been released for sale at its Cathkin View development in Glasgow's south side.
The...
Video series aims to stimulate debate on cladding topics
NON-flammable cladding specialist Vivalda Group has announced it is producing a series of videos to improve the construction industry’s understanding of issues such as...
Plans approved for up to 1,000 homes at site of former hospital
PLANS have been approved for the build of up to 998 homes at the site of the former Bangour Village Hospital in West Lothian.
The...
Aberdeen Council to consider city centre statue of football legend Denis Law
ABERDEEN City councillors have voted in favour of the local authority looking into the possibility of creating a bronze statue of football legend Denis...
