Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
Ageing workforce and electrical skills shortages ‘could hamper net zero goals’
TRAINING the electrical talent of tomorrow is 'essential' if Scotland is to address the current skills shortage and meet its net zero targets.
That's the...
Ayrshire construction firms put best foot forward for charity
THREE Ayrshire construction businesses have taken part in an eight-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support.
The Wee House Company, Connect Modular...
Roof-mounted solar installs complete at Dundee care homes
FORSTER Group has completed the installation of 280 roof-mounted solar panels at two Dundee care homes.
Project Scotland reported in December that the two homes,...
Why PPM is critical to housing stock’s net zero journey
By Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
The journey to net zero can seem a large, ominous, and expensive...
Knauf Insulation launches ‘gateway-ready’ rainscreen cavity systems
KNAUF Insulation has announced the launch of Rocksilk RainScreen Cavity Systems, a range of complete tested systems designed to simplify specification and support compliance in...
New Scottish construction network event will focus on sustainability
A new monthly networking event for sustainability professionals operating across Scotland's built environment and construction sector has been created to boost the industry's ambitions...
‘Fantastic progress’ made in construction of new primary school in Whitecraig
CONSTRUCTION work is gathering pace on a new primary school for the village of Whitecraig in East Lothian.
Mainline drainage infrastructure works have been completed...
Robertson completes build of Fife Council home development
FIFE Council's affordable housing programme has hit another milestone, with tenants moving into a new development at Keir Hardie Wynd in Methil.
Robertson Partnership Homes...
Milestone in Shepherd and Hardies realignment process
IAN Fergusson, senior partner at Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, has assumed the same role at sister firm Hardies Property and Construction Consultants.
The move is described...
First images released of transformed Paisley Town Hall
The first images showing how Paisley’s A-listed town hall looks following a £22 million transformation have been released.
Main contractor Morrison Construction commenced work in...
Housebuilding start-up welcomes consultant land buyer
START-up housebuilder Nova Homes has welcomed Charles Church as a consultant land buyer.
The chartered surveyor has over 30 years' experience in land acquisitions within...
Scottish Water secures a global first
SCOTTISH Water has achieved a world first with a top procurement award.
As well as becoming the first company in Scotland to attain Platinum accreditation status, they are...
Milestone for Saltcoats regeneration project
A regeneration project to enhance Saltcoats town centre is underway.
Designed by Austin-Smith:Lord on behalf of Irvine Bay Regeneration Company and North Ayrshire Council, the...
CIH Scotland welcomes housing measures in draft budget
THE Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has welcomed housing measures announced in the draft Scottish budget.
Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and...
Partnership working pays off for Dalbeattie Learning Campus
THE Dalbeattie Learning Campus has been named Best Social Infrastructure project at the international Partnership Awards in London.
The £24 million Dumfries-based campus, which comprises nursery,...
Robertson hosts Chinese delegates at Inverness site
A group of Chinese university delegates visited a landmark construction project in the Highlands as part of a knowledge sharing programme recently.
Eight visitors from...
Housebuilder installs hybrid boiler system to cut energy usage
SPRINGFIELD Properties is helping reduce energy bills for future homeowners by installing new hybrid boilers featuring smart technology.
The housebuilder claims this can cut energy...
Boclair goes boutique
A former council headquarters is set to become a boutique hotel.
Boclair House, East Dunbartonshire Council’s office building in Bearsden, has been placed ‘under offer’...
Russell Timber Technology marks 55 years in business
Glasgow-based Russell Timber Technology, a manufacturer of precision engineered timber and alu-clad windows and doors, is marking 55 years in business this year. The...
