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%...
Graham confirms backing for new GA scheme
GRAHAM has announced it is supporting a new Graduate Apprenticeship scheme that gives employees the chance to gain higher education through the workplace.
Delivered as...
Sidey gets good vibes after award shortlisting
FENESTRATION specialist Sidey's green credentials have been recognised after the firm was named as a finalist in The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Sidey...
Housebuilder to deliver 1,900-home Livingston site
SPRINGFIELD Properties has confirmed it has secured about 400 acres of zoned land in West Lothian for a 1,900-home development.
The new site, which has...
New research finds bogus self-employment “rampant” in construction sector
NEW research from Unite has revealed that bogus self-employment is on the rise again in the UK construction sector.
The union said a Freedom of Information...
New milestone reached at Highland flood protection scheme
MORRISON Construction has announced that the final phase of works on a Highland flood alleviation scheme is underway.
The contractor is on site for the...
Housebuilder appoints new commercial director for central Scotland business
STEWART Milne Homes has appointed Niall Campbell as commercial director for its central Scotland division.
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience to the role, Niall has...
Knight Frank expands Edinburgh team with new appointment
KNIGHT Frank has appointed James Stewart-Lockhart to bolster the firm's Scottish residential development and specialist sector division.
He joins from Allsop LLP, where he worked on both...
Housebuilder submits seaside housing plans
SPRINGFIELD Properties has lodged plans for two new developments comprising a total of 133 homes in the village of Ardersier in the Highlands.
The first application...
Edinburgh property group appoints non-executive chairman
EDINBURGH property developer Qmile Group has appointed former Redrow and Avant Homes chief executive Neil Fitzsimmons as non-executive chairman.
Qmile Group was launched in May...
CITB makes key Nation Council appointments
CITB has appointed three new Nation Council chairs – one each in Scotland, England and Wales – as the organisation's modernisation plans gather pace.
Tony...
Business Minister hails “brilliant idea” to boost opportunities for Stranraer youngsters
LOREBURN Housing Association (LHA) has welcomed Jamie Hepburn, the Scottish Government's Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, to hear about their Youth Foyer project, which provides...
£27m Edinburgh hospital refurbishment project to begin
ROBERTSON is set to start a £27 million project to redevelop areas of the Western General Hospital for NHS Lothian following the appointment of...
Big-hearted Stewart Milne employees embark on Kenyan housebuilding challenge
SEVEN employees from Stewart Milne Timber Systems are heading to Kenya to take part in a charity housebuilding project.
The workers will join volunteers from...
