Scottish Government moves to allay cladding fears
Initial responses from local authorities suggest the type of aluminium composite material cladding used on the Grenfell Tower has not been used on any...
Music group strikes a chord with Scots housebuilder
A housebuilder has provided an Ayrshire-based music organisation with funding as part of its policy of supporting good causes.
Darvel Music Company received a donation of...
New technology aims to boost construction recruitment
AN Edinburgh-based consultancy has launched a 'Trip Advisor-like' service which will aid construction sector employers and candidates in the recruitment process by providing a...
Edinburgh architect honoured by RIAS
Architect Nicholas Groves-Raines was presented with a RIAS Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual RIAS Awards Dinner in Edinburgh recently.
The Lifetime Achievement Award of...
Queensferry Crossing opening date announced
The Queensferry Crossing is to open to traffic on August 30, it has been announced.
Economy Secretary Keith Brown announced the date during a visit...
Wind farm project earns awards recognition
BERWICKSHIRE Housing Association (BHA) and its partners Community Energy Scotland (CES) have been highly commended for their new community wind farm at a renewable...
ISG to deliver Edinburgh office and leisure project
ISG has landed a contract to deliver a multi-million pound Edinburgh office and leisure project.
The contract, awarded by Chris Stewart Group, is part of...
Winners crowned at Scottish Home Awards 2017
The Scottish Home Awards 2017, which saw housebuilders from across the country crowned in a number of categories, took place in Glasgow recently.
19 awards were...
Shettleston development scoops top industry award
A new Glasgow development of 29 amenity flats has won a top award at the Scottish Home Awards.
The flats, located at Fernan Gardens in...
Esh Border Construction completes multi-million pound social housing project
Esh Border Construction recently completed work on a “key” social housing project for Scottish Borders Housing Association.
The project delivered 60 new homes with a...
Permission granted for new Bargeddie housing development
Planning permission has been granted for a new 160-home development at Glasgow Road, Bargeddie.
North Lanarkshire Council granted full planning permission to Ashfield Land and...
CITB confirms lower levy rate ahead of consensus vote
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland has confirmed it will cut the levy it collects from employers in 2018-20.
The levy will be...
Review set for Scottish regulations following Grenfell Tower fire
The Scottish Government has confirmed that a ministerial working group will be launched to review Scottish regulations in the wake of the tragic fire...
Football event nets thousands for charity
AN Edinburgh-based construction consultancy has raised more than £6000 for charity after hosting a five-a-side football tournament for businesses in central Scotland.
Thomson Gray Construction...
Construction firm marks £2 billion Scottish milestone
GRAHAM Group has announced a major milestone with the delivery of more than £2 billion worth of projects in Scotland.
The news was revealed as...
Electrical firm founder honoured for presentation skills
THE founder and managing director of an East Kilbride-based electrical business has won a “best presentation” accolade at hub South West business development course.
Steven...
Industry body voices concerns over ‘flatlining’ housing output
AN industry body claims housing output "continues to flatline" in Scotland in the wake of new figures which showed just a 1% rise in...
Elgin pupils make the grade with work placement scheme
BILL Robertson, the executive chairman of Robertson Group, has honoured a 16-year-old Elgin school pupil who has won a work placement initiative after taking...
Housebuilder pitches in for all-weather surface
A donation from housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has given a huge lift to a community football club.
Dalkeith Thistle Community Football Club has used the...
Initiatives help open doors to construction
A Livingston-based construction firm is helping to address the ongoing skills shortage by offering youngsters a taste of the opportunities available in the sector.
Esh...
