Stranraer ‘dementia-friendly’ homes and youth foyer plans approved
LOREBURN Housing Association has been given the green light to build dementia-friendly housing alongside a “youth foyer” on the site of the former Garrick Hospital...
Scottish office helps cement GTC growth north of the border
GTC has announced that its Scottish office is moving to new, larger premises at Strathclyde Business Park in Bellshill following growing demand.
The business provides...
SES adds second Scottish base following expansion
SES Engineering Services (SES) has opened a second Scotland office, in Edinburgh, as it continues to expand north of the border.
The business, which first...
Building consultancy targets further growth with opening of Scottish home
PARAGON, a building and project consultancy, has opened an office in Edinburgh as part of the firm's "controlled growth strategy".
The London-founded business has moved into...
Housing sector “upbeat” despite Brexit pressures
A Scottish law firm has claimed the nation's housebuilding sector is "performing well" despite the uncertainties surrounding Brexit.
Gillespie Macandrew revealed it has transacted nearly...
Landmark assisted living homes project to launch in Highlands
A "ground breaking" housing project to transform the lives of people with complex health needs is to launch in the Highlands after a £3...
Homeowners urged to seek professional help over renovations
HOMEOWNERS have been urged to bring in the professionals to advise on major renovations to their homes.
New research by VELUX has revealed that despite...
Trio of contractors triumph in inaugural ‘Big Build’ competition
ROBERTSON Construction, Cedar Developments Ltd and Carillion Civil Engineering have been named the winners of the first ‘Honor’s Big Build’ competition.
Honor Goodsite is a...
Work placements help youngsters prepare for construction careers
EIGHT senior pupils from Edinburgh secondary schools have taken their first steps in the construction industry after receiving extended work placements from Robertson Group.
The...
New park is child’s play at Countesswells community
THE new community of Countesswells has celebrated the opening of its first children's playpark.
Twelve children from families who have moved into the new neighbourhood...
Housebuilder announces string of internal senior appointments
STEWART Milne Homes has strengthened its senior team with a raft of internal appointments.
The firm said the moves had been made in preparation for...
Contractors help charity golf event go with a swing
HUB South East recently handed over a cheque for £24,000 to the Grassmarket Community Project (GCP) following a successful charity golf event.
This was the...
A great Cause: Aberdeen student scheme in the frame for BREEAM prize
THE Fraser Studios student accommodation at Causewayend in Aberdeen has been shortlisted for a BREEAM 2018 Award.
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants oversaw the project...
Budget reaction: business leaders back LBTT plans but warn more action is needed
SCOTLAND'S builders have welcomed the importance attached to housing investment in the draft Scottish Budget, announced by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.
Nicola Barclay, chief executive of...
CIH Scotland welcomes housing measures in draft budget
THE Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has welcomed housing measures announced in the draft Scottish budget.
Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and...
Protective road barriers provide survival boost for local wildlife
A Scottish construction firm is helping otters by supporting the installation of otter reflective barriers in Killin.
Robertson said the installation should allow passing otters and...
New technical videos offer “immediate value” to electrical practitioners
SELECT has announced the launch of a new series of technical videos for the electrotechnical trade in Scotland.
Building on the organisation's Toolbox Talks initiative, the...
Thousands more UK classrooms needed by 2020
More than 14,500 extra classrooms will required in UK secondary schools by 2020, new research has revealed.
The findings from public sector procurement specialist Scape...
New details unveiled for “world class” Edinburgh Marina
THE new Edinburgh Marina is poised to take centre stage at the new £500 million waterside quarter development close to the Capital's city centre.
To...
Breedon to buy four Tarmac quarries
BREEDON has agreed to acquire four quarries and an asphalt plant from Tarmac in a £16.5 million deal.
The move will be satisfied by the...
