Considerate Constructors Scheme crowns “most considerate” companies
Four companies received the top accolade at the recent Considerate Constructors Scheme National Awards.
The national scheme was established by the construction industry in a...
West Lothian social housing programme brings local jobs boost
WEST Lothian communities are said to be reaping the benefits of a major affordable housing programme being led by Lovell in partnership with West...
First tenants move in to new Duns development
THE first occupants have moved in to their new homes at Station Drive in Duns, built by Hart Builders for Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA).
The...
£19m Wester Hailes project takes affordable housing prize
A £19 million affordable housing development in Wester Hailes has been awarded a top industry prize.
The project, which brought 183 affordable homes to Edinburgh, won...
Historic Edinburgh building benefits from £2m conversion
3DReid has completed a £2 million conversion of three of the original Princes Street townhouses to office use.
The architectural practice said that by converting...
Saint-Gobain completes Scotframe acquisition
Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of timber frame specialist Scotframe Limited.
The firm said the move accelerates its involvement in the offsite manufacturing and closed panel...
CCS set to name UK’s most considerate construction firms
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is set to reveal the UK’s highest performing registered companies and suppliers of 2017.
The organisation is hosting the 2017...
Golf event helps Glasgow firm raise thousands for charities
GLASGOW-based construction firm City Building and their supply chain partners have donated £18,000 to specialist charities across Scotland after organising a corporate golf day.
The...
Aberdeen primary marks topping out milestone
MORGAN Sindall has 'topped out' at the new £13 million Stoneywood Primary School in Aberdeen.
The building, which is due to be handed over in Spring...
Morrison scoops top service award for Kilmarnock project
MORRISON Construction and East Ayrshire Council have won the Best Service award at the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Scotland.
The honour...
Perthshire-based contractor unveils new look
ABERUTHVEN-based Hadden Construction has revealed a new corporate look, having rebranded as the Hadden Group to reflect the "breadth, diversity and strength" of the business.
The...
Dundee practice appoints new Associate
HANS Grabowski has been appointed an Associate at Dundee-based architects Andrew Black Design.
Hans has over 22 years’ of experience in all stages of design projects,...
Rutherglen glazing and flooring firm enters administration
A South Lanarkshire glazing and flooring firm has gone into administration with the loss of 40 jobs.
Rutherglen-based Westcrowns Contracting Services entered administration on 20...
Over 500 news homes for Midlothian community
A trio of housebuilders are to deliver over 500 new homes at the Shawfair community in Midlothian.
Bellway and Miller Homes are to build 358...
Barratt targets more Scottish development sites
BARRATT Developments Scotland has confirmed the business is poised for further growth after acquiring ten new development sites with space for 1,400 new homes.
The...
£3m industrial unit tipped to attract key growth sector firms
CONSTRUCTION work has completed on a £3 million speculative industrial unit at Clyde Gateway East Business Park.
Unit 201 is a new 27,500 sq. ft. manufacturing...
CCS launches interactive construction map
CONSIDERATE Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new interactive map of construction, which offers a single point of reference for activity in the UK...
Luxury housebuilder sets sights on expansion
KIRKWOOD Homes has announced work has started on a new development in Dundee. 45 luxury two bedroom apartments are set to be created at...
Bancon lands £40m of new business
BANCON Construction has divulged details of £40 million worth of new contracts landed.
The firm has secured around £32 million in a new framework contract...
Taster session provides glimpse into potential construction careers
ROBERTSON Group has teamed up with the CITB and Job Centre Plus to showcase the construction industry to potential future workers.
A taster session held...
