Forres-based timber systems operation marks 25th anniversary
JAMES Jones & Sons has been celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its Forres-based timber systems division.
The division was launched as the UK’s first I-joist...
Roof tile manufacturer’s charity golf day goes with a swing
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has hailed the success of the company's recent charity golf day, which raised funds for its Give4Good...
‘Flexibility’ of hub South East highlighted in annual report
HUB South East Scotland has hailed its achievements in the Lothians and Borders over the past 12 months despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The organisation has...
HFD Group appoints new property director
HFD Group has appointed Michael McDowall as property director.
He joins from London & Scottish Investments, where he spent five years as a senior asset...
New research highlights ‘alarming’ drop in Scottish SME housebuilding sector
NEW research has revealed an 'alarming' reduction in Scotland's SME housebuilding sector.
A report by Homes for Scotland (HFS) shows that the proportion of new...
Waste management: how does Scotland compare?
By Scott Brewster, MD, Brewster Brothers
Driven by the need to tackle climate change and protect the environment, businesses across the UK are making great...
Legal agreement signals detailed planning consent for build of 132 homes in Ratho Station
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is to make community contributions of over £1.8 million as part of an agreement which has released detailed planning permission...
Housebuilder digs deep to support good causes in the east of Scotland
BARRATT Homes has raised over £6,800 for good causes across the east of Scotland.
In the first half of 2020, the Edinburgh School Uniform Bank,...
Construction begins on new affordable homes in Winchburgh
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the delivery of 19 two and three-bedroom affordable homes for social rent for Home in Scotland, which will form...
Proposals unveiled for 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton
PROPOSALS for a new residential-led development at Straiton North in Midlothian have been unveiled.
Located on the opposite side of Straiton Road from the retail...
Pupils bury time capsule at new £42m school
PUPILS have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new £42 million Lossiemouth High School.
Officially opened in April last year, Balfour Beatty...
Timber specialist appoints new CFO
ARLENE Cairns has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) at James Donaldson and Sons.
She has joined the timber specialist from Aviva, where she was chief finance...
In the Mix: Newmains & St Brigid’s Community Hub earns another design award
A new community hub in North Lanarkshire has secured a top design award after winning the public and cultural building prize at the national...
Green light for Glasgow’s St. Enoch masterplan vision
PROPERTY developer Sovereign Centros has secured approval from Glasgow City Council for its outline masterplan proposals for the re-imagination of St. Enoch Centre in...
Council building services staff lead successful defibrillator campaign after loss of colleague
A defibrillator has been installed at Cupar Trading Estate, following a campaign by Fife Council building services staff following the tragic loss of a...
RJ McLeod tops latest Barbour ABI top 50 contractor research
INDUSTRY analyst Barbour ABI has revealed RJ McLeod took 'top spot' in its latest top 50 contractor league table after being appointed to lead...
Landmark EPD for timber frame wall panel showcases green credentials
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has announced it has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration...
‘Prominent’ Glasgow east end site launched to market
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced the launch to market of Glasgow Gait, described as a 'prominent' development opportunity in the east end of...
Materials donation is scrum-thing else in Musselburgh
MUSSELBURGH Rugby Football Club (RFC) has completed the build of a three-room storage unit following a donation of building materials from CALA Homes (East).
The...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
