Trade body wants “more meaningful” approach to analysing planning performance
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has questioned the focus of planning performance statistics.
The latest figures show an average of 37 weeks was taken to...
MacGregor to take on Stewart Milne chief executive role
STUART MacGregor is to become the new chief executive of Stewart Milne Group when Glenn Allison retires next month after 30 years with the...
Springfield Properties acquires Livingston housebuilder in £31m deal
SCOTTISH housebuilder Springfield Properties has announced its acquisition of Walker Group in a £31 million deal.
Springfield has acquired the entire issued share capital of...
Work starts on Glasgow’s first YOTEL
OGILVIE Construction has revealed work is underway on Glasgow’s first YOTEL, which is situated opposite the city’s Central Station.
Ogilvie is transforming the Westergate building...
EAG rebrands utility network design and construction operations
ENERGY Assets Group (EAG) has revealed that from February 1, all of its utility network design and construction operations will be rebranded as Energy Assets...
Groundworks begin on 544-home Penicuik development
ENABLING works are now underway at a recently green-lit development in Midlothian.
The Mauricewood development, located north of Penicuik, will see the construction of 544...
New partnership aims to improve industry image
THE Construction Industry Training Board has teamed up with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) in a bid to improve the sector’s image.
The “landmark” partnership...
CCG awarded Govan housing improvement works
CCG Asset Management has been awarded the latest phase of works in a Glasgow housing stock improvement programme – and work is already underway.
Having...
Entries sought for Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards
APPLICATIONS have opened for this year's Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards.
North and South Lanarkshire Councils are inviting companies to submit applications for the ten categories...
SES lands Airdrie education project
SES Engineering Services (SES) has secured a full design and build M&E package at a new £17.9 million campus and community project in North...
Scots-based Passivhaus initiative receives funding boost
A new Scottish Passivhaus initiative has received a significant funding boost.
The Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit (MEARU) at The Glasgow School of Art, together...
Mactaggart & Mickel site managers reach award finals
A duo of site managers from housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel reached the finals of the national NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme Awards recently.
Stuart...
Barratt launches new Scottish community fund
SCOTTISH housebuilder Barratt Developments has launched a new community fund to improve and support the lives of local communities in and around its developments.
The...
Call for evidence boosts SELECT campaign
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade association SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians has received a boost as the Scottish Government announces a call for evidence.
The call to gather...
CALA team set for ‘ultimate challenge’ in Cambodia
A group of CALA Homes employees from across Scotland is preparing to travel to Cambodia to support in building safe homes for vulnerable families.
The...
Scots firm behind “unusual” Edinburgh fountain project
A Scottish engineering and design firm was behind the restoration and renovation of the Ross Fountain in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens.
Edinburgh and Glasgow-based...
SME firms to benefit from “flexible” new office space
CLYDE Gateway has welcomed ten new SME firms to the newly-opened Grade A Red Tree Magenta office building.
The £9 million building has been delivered...
Top marks: £40m Queensferry High progresses
A topping out ceremony has been held at the new £40 million Queensferry High School. The school, which is being built by Morrison Construction...
Saint-Gobain celebrates innovation recognition
SAINT-Gobain has been named one of the world's top 100 most innovative companies and institutions for the eighth year in a row.
Clarivate Analytics’ “Top...
£8.6 million Haddington school contract awarded
MORRISON Construction will build a new primary school in Haddington, which is being fully funded by contributions from developers.
The 14-classroom school will be built...
