Laurieston scoops top accolade at planning awards
THE team behind the regeneration of Laurieston, Glasgow, has won the Delivering in Partnership category at the Scottish Government's Quality in Planning Awards 2015.
The...
Keepmoat launches homes division in Scotland
Keepmoat has launched a new homes division in Scotland following a series of contract wins.
The company, which already has a regeneration arm in Scotland,...
Esh Group launches community bursary scheme
Esh Group has launched its fourth community bursary scheme, which the firm says offers much-needed support to local groups.
Esh Communities offers grants of up...
Johnstone Town Hall in the frame for top award
JOHNSTONE Town Hall has been shortlisted as a Regional Finalist in the National Civic Trust Awards.
Built by BAM Construction, the community building is located in...
Property specialist to restore landmark buildings
A land and property specialist firm has secured a new contract with The Landmark Trust to play a key role in upgrading some of...
Lack of office space a ‘threat’ to Scottish economy
A lack of available office space in Edinburgh poses a threat to continued growth in Scotland's economy, attendees at JLL’s latest property seminar heard.
JLL...
Glasgow restoration project earns high praise
A restoration project worth more than £22,000 has been completed to transform the iconic Merchants House in Glasgow back to its former glory.
City Building has...
Charity seeks views on Scottish planning review
COMMUNITY groups, development trusts and members of the public are to get the chance to air their views on how they think the Scottish Planning system should be...
Planning application to be submitted for new homes in Midlothian
BANKS Property has announced that it expects to submit a planning application for a new residential development in Midlothian consisting of around 100 homes.
The...
Campus visit gives pupils insight to construction sector
YOUNGSTERS with a passion for construction have been able to witness a live project in action thanks to a collaboration between Robertson Tayside and the Prince’s...
Charities to benefit from Highland firm’s 90th birthday
HIGHLAND charities will receive a pre-Christmas boost of £10, 000 as Tulloch Homes launches its 90th anniversary celebrations.
The largest housebuilder in the Highlands plans to...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
Green light for £17m Aberdeen school
THE construction of a new £17 million school in Aberdeen for children with additional support needs arising from severe and complex factors has taken...
Construction staff in the pink for breast cancer campaign
Construction staff from Barratt Homes in Scotland swapped their regular hi-visibility gear for pink hats and jackets this week to raise awareness and funds for...
Builders tell politicians to “get housing sorted”
Scotland’s home building industry has highlighted the need for at least 100,000 homes of all tenures by the end of the next Scottish Parliament in order...
St Andrews development wins top architecture award
West Burn Lane in St Andrews has been awarded the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2015.
The commercial residential development, by Edinburgh-based Sutherland...
Mactaggart & Mickel Group announces 21% rise in profits
Mactaggart & Mickel Group has announced a 21% rise in profits to £9.8 million for the year ended 30 April 2015. Group turnover is...
Average construction worker eats more than 4000 calories a day
New research by trade insurance specialist constructaquote.com has revealed that the average British construction worker will eat upwards of 1500 calories more than the...
Keepmoat builds supply chain in Scotland
Keepmoat is encouraging sub-contractors to attend a supply chain event on Friday 27th November to explore opportunities of working together and potentially sign up to the...
Balfour Beatty signs up to to Westway Park
Balfour Beatty has become the latest occupier to sign-up for space at Moorfield Group’s Westway Park in Renfrew.
The international infrastructure group has agreed terms for...
