SPA reaches partner milestone
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it has secured its 100th partner since launching in 2016.
The organisation provides partners such as councils, housing associations,...
Residential park home development brings new lease of life to Perthshire site
HERITAGE Park Estates has announced the launch of a new multi-million pound residential development which is transforming the site of what was an existing...
Scottish Government contacts local authorities ahead of construction restart
THE Scottish Government's head of building standards division, Stephen Garvin, has written to local authority chief executives on the subject of construction work resuming...
Property developer appoints new contracts manager
SCOTT Brotherstone has been appointed contracts manager at Wemyss Properties.
The move comes as the property developer completes its new project of eight townhouses at...
Exoskeletons tipped to improve construction safety and efficiency
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has revealed its role in a project aimed at increasing adoption of exoskeletons in construction and industrial manufacturing SMEs.
The...
Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’
SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....
New townhouses launched in Leith
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes (East) is introducing a new 'reimagining' of the city townhouse at a Leith development.
The Brae is being launched at the Waterfront...
Housebuilder launches new luxury Stirling development
AS lockdown starts to ease and life begins to approach the 'new normal', Allanwater Homes has launched a new development – Allanwater Stirling at...
Independent review into Glasgow hospital finds design flaws
AN independent review into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow has found that the hospital now offers a 'high quality' healthcare setting,...
Construction equipment giant opens Inverness depot
CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness.
The base serves the...
Infrastructure sector urged to make more use of recycled materials
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to make more use of recycled materials on infrastructure projects to help end the 'take-make-waste' culture.
The Scottish Infrastructure...
Survey findings highlight impact of Covid-19 on heritage sector
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published the findings of a new survey detailing the impact of Covid-19 on the nation's heritage sector.
The publication coincided...
Health and Safety Executive warns of ‘inadequate’ face masks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that a 'substantial' number of face masks on the market claiming to be of KN95 standards...
Industry bodies praised for reaction to Covid-19 challenge
SELECT president Kevin Griffin has delivered praise for the way in which construction trade and professional associations have stood up for members during the...
CICV Forum bolsters its ranks with two new members
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed two new member organisations to its ranks.
The Association for Project Safety (APS) and Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) are the latest...
Cruden Group puts safety first ahead of ‘soft start’ return to work
THE Cruden Group has revealed safety will be the top priority as the business prepares for a 'soft start' after the Scottish Government gave...
Scottish Government extends help to buy scheme
THE Scottish Government has announced that it is to extend its help to buy (Scotland) scheme by a year until March 2022.
The move will...
Gardens and green spaces sought after by new home buyers
OUTDOOR areas and green spaces are proving popular with new house buyers, according to latest stats.
Following the reopening of the housing market in England,...
Knight Frank confirms raft of promotions in Scotland
REAL estate consultancy Knight Frank has announced seven promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.
Three senior promotions have been made in the valuations team,...
Construction firm uses lockdown to help those in need
A Renfrewshire-based construction firm has spent lockdown utilising its team to help those most in need during the pandemic.
JR Group has been delivering food...
