21.2% rise in UK construction contract awards in August
THE total value of UK construction contract awards in August was £4.4 billion, based on a three-month rolling average, according to the latest edition...
New fitness studio to open at Eurocentral
A new fitness and nutrition studio is set to open at Maxim Park, Eurocentral, led by entrepreneur and ex-military man Jamie Read.
Enduro Fit Studio...
Linear appointed to reconstruct fire-damaged Glasgow site
PRINCIPAL contractor Linear Design and Construct (LDC) has announced it has been appointed to complete works at Lancefield Quay in Glasgow.
Nixon is leading the...
Build of Scotland’s first biorefinery takes ‘significant’ step forward
THE construction of Scotland's first biorefinery has taken a 'significant' step forward with the arrival of six purpose-built 130,000-litre fermentation vessels from the Netherlands.
The...
Pandemic causes Scottish construction employers to rethink apprentice plans
THE Covid-19 crisis has caused 55% of Scottish employers who had planned to recruit an apprentice this year to change their plans, according to...
Planning consent granted for 535 new homes in Glenboig
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has received planning consent for the provision of 535 new homes through the development of land at the former Garnqueen...
Housebuilder provides first glimpse of plans for Killearn development
CALA Homes (West) has released CGI imagery showing the first glimpse of its proposals for a residential-led development on the grounds of the former...
Scottish Government warns proposed UK Government bill puts capital programme funding at risk
THE Scottish Government has warned that the proposed UK Internal Market Bill would 'reverse devolution' and put funding at risk for some capital programmes.
The...
Robertson to transform Fort William office development into affordable homes
ROBERTSON Group has announced it will be redeveloping the Fulton House office accommodation in Fort William into affordable homes for rent for Lochaber Housing Association.
Robertson Property...
Kier reports £225m loss in year-end financial results
KIER Group has reported a £225.3 million pre-tax loss for the year ended 30 June 2020. Last year the group recorded a loss of...
Virtual event to explore how construction can benefit from circular economy principles
THE construction industry is set to hear how the circular economy is crucial to Glasgow's recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
A virtual event titled Get Inspired...
Glasgow trainee shortlisted for Young Surveyor of the Year accolade
RICS has announced the shortlist for the 2020 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards.
The organisation said the calibre of entries this year...
Historic former Glasgow school set for new lease of life
THE façade and towers of a historical building in Glasgow's Dennistoun area will be saved under a new plan to bring new housing to...
BESA’s annual conference moves to online platform
THE annual BESA national conference and exhibition is switching to an online format this year on November 4 and 5.
The association said the decision...
Scotland set to ramp up 5G ‘revolution’
THE Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is launching its S5GConnect Programme, delivering the next stage of the Scottish Government’s 5G strategy with a series of...
Extension of furlough scheme in Scotland would cost an estimated £850m
AN extension of the UK Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) could reduce unemployment by 61,000 in Scotland through the first half of 2021.
The...
Social Security Scotland to occupy £40m Dundee waterfront building
SOCIAL Security Scotland has taken a 20-year lease to become the first tenants at Dundee's waterfront regeneration programme.
The Earl Grey Building, which sits beside...
Construction begins on £19m affordable housing project in Paisley
WORK is underway on a £19 million affordable housing project, which has been tipped to transform an area of Paisley.
Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland has...
River Clyde Homes marks completion of new Port Glasgow properties
RIVER Clyde Homes has announced the successful handover of 24 new homes to customers during lockdown, using a contactless letting initiative.
The Inverclyde-based housing association...
North Sea could create 200,000 jobs through energy transition
MORE than 200,000 jobs could be created across the UK if new energy technologies are used to harness the full potential of the North...
