Historic concert hall restoration is music to Kier’s ears
KIER Construction Scotland has won a 6.725 million contract to transform one of the nation's oldest concert halls.
Restoration, redevelopment and upgrading work at the A-Listed Aberdeen...
Hilton to open 200-room hotel at new AECC
Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200-room hotel at the new AECC.
Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference...
Regeneration game is no Urban myth
Regeneration company Urban Union is currently delivering award-winning housing projects in Scotland including Laurieston in Glasgow and Edinburgh’s Pennywell development. Project Scotland’s Fraser Rummens...
Scots builders urged to open up over innovation
INNOVATION is an area of the Scottish construction industry that still needs a lot more encouragement.
That’s the view of Lucy Black, the new senior...
Infrastructure planning review scoops prestigious award
A review led by Edinburgh-based consultancy Ryden into the effectiveness and challenges of delivering infrastructure in Scotland has won the Planning Consultancy Award at...
Law firm adds two new partners to construction group
MACROBERTS has strengthened its construction group with the appointment of two new partners.
David Wilson, who has been with the law firm for 16 years, was previously...
Projects to benefit from £100m investment package named
SIXTEEN projects will benefit from the Scottish Government's £100 million investment package to help stimulate the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote.
They include a £20 million...
APS appoints new CEO
LESLEY McLeod has been appointed the new CEO of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
The organisation, which works to improve and promote the professional...
Robertson Group poised to deliver record results
ROBERTSON Group says it will report a record year of turnover and its strongest ever forward order book in its soon to be published...
Trade body calls for a rise in high quality housing
INDUSTRY body Homes for Scotland said a rise in high quality housing is vital to meeting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's education and economic aims.
Responding to...
New initiative helps firms prepare for BIM deadline
A free training and awareness programme is to be launched in a bid to help Scottish construction firms prepare for BIM Level 2.
Delivered by...
Virtual reality headsets a “step change” in housing market
A Scots housebuilder has launched a new home viewing experience which has been tipped to "revolutionise" Scotland's housing market.
Cruden Homes is offering virtual reality tours of...
Affordable homes to be released on ex-prison site
A former prison site is being transformed into affordable homes in a pilot project in Aberdeen.
Construction work has started, with Sanctuary creating 124 properties (18 houses...
Introductory course helps tackle electrical sector skills shortage
A course designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in electrical installation has been hailed a success after doubling in size in its second...
Construction sector boosted by crackdown on metal theft
SCOTLAND'S construction sector could benefit from new legislation to tackle the growing menace of metal theft.
The industry has been identified as the one to suffer...
SMEs benefit from £1 billion of hub programme works
NEW figures have revealed the value of construction work going through the Scottish 'hub' programme is over £1 billion and supporting thousands of jobs.
Projects...
Double delight for Glasgow renewable energy firm
A Glasgow-based renewable energy firm has been shortlisted for two major industry awards.
SPV Energy, who specialise in commercial and domestic solar photovoltaic and commercial biomass,...
Housebuilder adds new sales and marketing director
BANCON Homes has appointed a new sales and marketing director.
Joanne (Jo) Skinner has joined the Aberdeenshire housebuilder from Barratt Homes, where she held the post of sales...
Robertson reinforces commitment to communities
ROBERTSON has strengthened its approach to responsible business by becoming a member of not-for-profit organisation Business in the Community (BITC).
Founder and executive chairman, Bill Robertson...
In-demand student accommodation development opens in Aberdeen
A much-needed £11 million student accommodation development has opened its doors in Aberdeen.
Students have started moving in to Alumno Developments’ 196-bed property, situated at Powis Place close to the...
