JCB to reduce production levels in response to coronavirus impact on Chinese supply chain
JCB has announced it is to reduce production levels at UK factories due to ‘anticipated component shortages’ from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
The...
Middle East investment booming in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that Middle East investors ploughed £230 million into Scotland last year.
A study by global real estate advisor CBRE revealed that...
Rising sales brings encouragement for Scottish housing market
THE Scottish housing market has enjoyed an encouraging start to 2020, with sales picking up in the first weeks of the year according to...
‘New and improved’ app makes life easier for SELECT members
A new version of the SELECTcerts app has been launched, described as offering users improved functionality and a wider range of certificates and reports.
SELECT...
Luxury retirement apartments released by Edinburgh Marina developer
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has released a number of buy to rent luxury retirement living apartments.
The developer of the new Edinburgh Marina waterfront development said...
Green light for first phase of new Jackton development
PLANNING approval has been granted for the first phase of a new housing development in Jackton, South Lanarkshire.
CALA Homes (West) will now press ahead...
V&A Dundee project to take inspiration from local buildings
V&A Dundee has announced it is working with architecture collective Assemble, the museum’s new designers in residence, on a project inspired by historic buildings...
Housebuilder teams up with Ayrshire College on new construction courses
AYRSHIRE College and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland are collaborating on two new courses starting at the Ayr Campus in August this year.
The Taylor Wimpey...
Queensferry Crossing to be ‘monitored’ following closure
THE Queensferry Crossing has been closed because of ‘unique’ weather conditions, the cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity has said.
Michael Matheson spoke with...
‘Green signal’ for HS2 project despite report warning of late arrival
THE UK Government has approved the controversial High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “poor management” to date hasn’t detracted...
Big names on board for ScotBuild 2020
PREPARATIONS are gathering pace for ScotBuild 2020, the new showcase event for the Scottish construction sector which debuts on Thursday October 1 this year.
Rockwool,...
Cladding still causing concern for builders
MORE than two years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, cladding issues are continuing to cause concern for housebuilders.
Andrew Leslie, an associate in Gillespie...
Hot property: brothers earn global recognition
THERE can’t be too many individuals operating within the Scottish construction industry who have been inducted into an actual hall of fame.
Motherwell brothers Stephen and...
New initiative champions improved safety culture
A Glasgow-based scaffolding contractor has introduced a new health and safety initiative designed to raise awareness of risks and encourage employees to consider the...
Collaboration crucial to increase offsite adoption
"BY embracing new techniques in controlled factory environments offsite, or near-site, we can enhance pre-manufactured value, but by doing so, the conventional procurement and...
Wastewater solution helps holiday park to expand
AN ‘intelligent’ design of wastewater treatment plant has helped a Scottish holiday park meet increasing demand for its facilities.
The Sands of Luce Holiday Park...
Builder teams up with charity to tackle homelessness
CALA Homes has teamed up with the charity Social Bite to help tackle homelessness in Scotland.
CALA Homes (West) has started a pilot project at its...
Plans for regeneration of former IBM site in Greenock gather pace
BARTON Willmore has revealed that plans to progress a new mixed-use development on the site of the former IBM facility at Spango Valley, Greenock...
Housebuilder launches community bursary fund in Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes has launched a £45,000 community bursary to help fund worthwhile causes across Scotland.
Charities, schools, community groups and good causes from in...
Manufacturer participates in Scottish Parliament sustainability discussion
CMS Window Systems was recently invited to the Scottish Parliament to talk about the firm's sustainability measures.
A group of businesses who have previously won a VIBES...
