Barratt to deliver over 400 East Lothian homes
BARRATT Homes has launched two new sites in East Lothian which will deliver a total of 405 new homes.
The developments - one in Prestonpans...
Glasgow firm aims to build on diversity findings
CITY Building has announced that a new independent study has found the Glasgow construction firm employs 16 times more females in craft trade roles...
Morgan Sindall “confident of strong performance” following half-year results
MORGAN Sindall has announced its half-year results, with profits up over a quarter on last year’s figures. The group has said it is “confident...
Mackintosh stabilisation project remains “on schedule”
THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has revealed progress has been made towards "full stabilisation" of the east gable of the fire-hit Mackintosh Building...
Revised Leith Walk proposals submitted
DRUM Property Group has outlined its vision to transform a section of Leith Walk into a "vibrant" new mixed-use scheme.
Plans for the £50 million...
Contractor to host two-day construction themed family event in Aberdeen
CONTRACTOR Robertson has extended an invitation to families across the north east to attend a two-day construction event in Aberdeen.
The event takes place on...
#NoWrongPath campaign aims to show young people different routes into work
THE results are in. Young people across Scotland receive their exam results today (Tuesday August 7) and the #NoWrongPath campaign aims to set out...
CSIC produces “first ever” hardwood cross-laminated timber in UK
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has the produced a hardwood cross-laminated timber, which will be used to construct the London Design Festival pavilion.
The timber,...
Planning Bill “risks harming the system it was designed to help”, experts say
THE Planning (Scotland) Bill risks harming the system it was designed to help, warns planning experts.
The Bill aims to ‘simplify and improve’ the nation’s...
Scottish firm makes virtual property viewing a reality
A Scottish property firm has introduced a new method of viewing properties it claims can remove the hassle of property viewings and allow clients...
Morgan Sindall bags multi-million pound modular classroom contracts
MORGAN Sindall has been awarded contracts totalling nearly £6 million to expand and refurbish seven early years schools in the Highlands.
The firm’s special works...
Bellway launches new division to service east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has launched a new division in the east of Scotland, which aims to help meet demand for new homes in the area.
Bellway...
Building preservation specialist launches Inverness base
RICHARDSON and Starling is creating seven new jobs to service its new office in Inverness.
The building preservation firm is searching for five technicians and a...
Work underway at £6.1m David Livingstone Birthplace Project
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the £6.1 million David Livingstone Birthplace Project, which aims to transform a site in Blantyre into a 'world class'...
New Clydebank developments officially opened
TWO new housing developments in Clydebank have officially opened, bringing dozens of new homes to the area.
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart did the honours, officially...
Hardies completes acquisition of Binnie-McKenzie Partnership
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Binnie-McKenzie Partnership.
Described as a "small, highly experienced and client-focused consultancy", Binnie-McKenzie Partnership provides...
Dairy giant appeals Airthrey Kerse planning rejection
GRAHAM'S The Family Dairy – in partnership with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes – has lodged an appeal to the Court of Session to overturn...
Queensferry Crossing project “effectively managed” but clarity needed on benefits, report finds
TRANSPORT Scotland’s management of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) project was effectively managed but a clearer plan is needed to measure its wider benefits,...
SEC Group laments “disappointing” figures on payment times
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed Build UK's decision to publicise the payment performance of its leading member firms - but expressed...
Scots housebuilder earns landmark accreditation
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes is celebrating after becoming the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
Only 2%...
