“Dynamic” £110m UWS campus opens to students
THE £110 million University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus at Hamilton International Technology Park has opened its doors to students.
Designed by Mosaic,...
New recruit to boost Fleming growth plans
THIRD generation family-owned construction company, Fleming Buildings, has expanded its team with the recruitment of Euan McDermott to oversee its growth strategy.
Euan will focus...
Manufacturer predicts growing offsite role in commercial ceilings
THE future of commercial ceiling and wall systems could lie in offsite manufacturing.
That’s the view of Armstrong Ceiling Solutions. The global company, which has...
Housebuilder launches “unprecedented” recruitment drive
MACTAGGART & Mickel Group is creating 40 new jobs to support the firm’s growth plans.
The Glasgow-headquartered housebuilder and property developer said employee numbers will...
Building site visit highlights vital role of apprentices
A local MSP became an apprentice for the day after visiting a Bathgate building site.
Gordon Lindhurst, a Lothian Region MSP, visited the 86-home Wester...
Work starts on Loch Ness visitor attraction
RESTORATION work is underway at the site of a new £2.5 million visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness.
Housed within the former Dochgarroch...
£13m Aberdeen school a “wonderful environment” for pupils
MORGAN Sindall has announced the completion of the £13 million Stoneywood School in Aberdeen.
The new building - which currently accommodates 434 pupils - is situated on...
Collective Architecture to deliver Camphill campus project
COLLECTIVE Architecture has won the competition to deliver a £10 million capital investment development over two of Camphill School Aberdeen's three campuses.
The firm was chosen...
Glasgow riverside development attracts “outstanding” interest levels
CCG Homes has reported an "outstanding level of interest" at its flagship Riverford Gardens development in Glasgow's southside, with all properties from the first release...
Aberdeenshire firms up for awards double
TWO Aberdeenshire firms have received recognition after two of their collaborations were named as finalists at a UK-wide self-build housing awards.
Scotframe and Cairnrowan Custom Homes...
Bid specialist “on track” for £1 million turnover in 2019
BID and tender specialist AM Bid has reported a record 57% rise in turnover for the year ended September 30 2018. This amounts to...
North Lanarkshire pupils enjoy a fresh start
PUPILS from St Dominic's primary school in North Lanarkshire have moved into a new £7 campus more than three years after their previous building was...
Arc-Tech completes landmark student sector project
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) has completed a £1.7 million building services project for the Centro House student accommodation development in Stirling.
The works involved the...
Hart Builders shortlisted for hat-trick of awards
HART Builders has announced it has been shortlisted in three categories at the inaugural Scottish Procurement Awards.
The firm, which is part of the Cruden...
Partnership helps preserve traditional building skills
SOME of Scotland's most iconic buildings could benefit from a new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) partnership, which has been launched to help meet demand...
Council leader tours Elgin affordable housing project
A "much needed" affordable housing development in Elgin has received the backing of the leader of Moray Council as he toured the construction site.
Councillor...
CSIC helps Scots firms realise BIM opportunities
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a free e-learning platform to help firms improve their BIM knowledge.
Launched as part of CSIC’s BIM in...
CALA submits plans for new Aberdeen development
CALA Homes has submitted a planning application to Aberdeen City Council for a 49-home development at 22 King’s Gate.
The housebuilder is hoping for the...
Public to have their say on Killearn beauty spot proposals
A public consultation is to be held to discuss the future of a popular beauty spot in Killearn, Stirlingshire.
Architects, planners and the local farmer...
Construction is all child’s play in Newton Mearns
THE team delivering the new Newton Mearns community of Maidenhill has donated construction play equipment worth hundreds of pounds to a local school.
Representatives of...
