Construction retentions Bill published in full
THE Construction (Retention Deposit Schemes) Bill has been published ahead of its second reading on Friday April 27.
The Bill stipulates that any clause in...
Two in a row for Dumfries and Galloway housing association
Loreburn Housing Association has been named best charity employer at the s1jobs Recruitment Awards for the second year running.
The social landlord manages around 2,500...
Housebuilders make agreement with Dundee City Council to meet housing needs
DUNDEE City Council has signed an agreement with industry body Homes for Scotland in a bid to ensure the on-going delivery of the range...
Robertson Group helps tackle homelessness with Social Bite project
ROBERTSON Group has completed work at the Social Bite Village, which aims to provide a safe living environment for homeless people in Edinburgh.
The village...
City Building recognised for sustainability
CITY Building has achieved the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development for a second time.
The Glasgow construction firm, which employs over 2,200 staff, previously won...
CCG hoping for knockout win
CCG has revealed the firm's ‘It’s a Knockout' fun day will return this year.
The construction business raised over £100,000 for a range of charitable causes...
Airdrie hospice reaps benefits of £9 million upgrade
AN Airdrie charity is benefiting from a new mechanical and electrical service package installed by Arc-Tech (Scotland) Ltd.
St Andrew’s Hospice, which provides specialist palliative...
Cults development recommended for approval
CALA Homes (North) has announced that Aberdeen City Council has recommended for approval a new 19-home development off Craigton Road in Cults.
The firm said...
Royal seal of approval for Esh Group
ESH Group has received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the firm's work in supporting communities.
The business supports the development of more than 15,000...
Mactaggart & Mickel receive green light for second English housing site
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes England has secured planning permission for a second housing development south of the border.
The housebuilder has been given the green...
Contractor bags 21 National Site Awards
ROBERTSON Group has announced it has won a "record" number of awards at the Considerate Constructors Scheme's (CCS) National Site Awards.
21 Robertson projects received recognition...
Breedon poised for £455m Lagan Group acquisition
BREEDON has confirmed it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Belfast-based Lagan Group (Holdings) for £455 million.
The business said the move will...
Milestone marked at new Bertha Park community
SPRINGFIELD Properties has marked the laying of the first set of blocks at the new Perthshire community of Bertha Park.
Work is underway on the...
Allied Surveyors to build east coast agency presence
IAIN Mercer has been appointed by Allied Surveyors Scotland as its director of commercial agency in Edinburgh.
He joins from IME Property with a mission to...
New £30m Brodick Ferry Terminal officially opened
THE new Brodick Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Arran has officially opened.
A plaque commemorating the event was unveiled by Cabinet Minister for Finance...
Ground engineering specialist bags health and safety accolade
AARSLEFF Ground Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to health and safety with a RoSPA Gold Award.
The firm will be presented with the...
£2.7m Edinburgh hotel transformation complete
3DReid has announced the completion of a £2.7 million hotel refurbishment in Edinburgh.
The building - a former student residence - has been transformed into...
Kier’s considerate credentials recognised at awards ceremony
KIER Construction Scotland is celebrating after winning four national accolades at this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme annual awards.
The contractor took home three three silver...
M&E specialist lands Carluke school contract
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has landed a specialist mechanical contract with South Lanarkshire Council for the new Underbank Primary School in Carluke.
The Glasgow-based M&E services contractor...
Latest ONS figures highlight “tough time for construction”
CONSTRUCTION output has continued its recent decline with its biggest month-on-year fall in five years; the latest figures from the ONS (Office of National...
