M&E works complete at Edinburgh aparthotel project
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has announced the completion of a turnkey M&E solution for the refurbishment and fit-out of Edinburgh's Kintore House.
Led by main contractor GHI...
McBains confirms raft of senior management changes
PROPERTY, construction and design consultancy McBains has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure following last year's acquisition by German investment firm...
Lockerbie firm outlines construction opportunities to local youngsters
LOCKERBIE-based construction and manufacturing specialist Robinsons has welcomed a group of youngsters from Moffat Academy as part of the Developing the Young Workforce initiative.
The...
Electricians’ campaign creates a spark in parliament
A campaign for recognition of electricians as a profession has reached a major milestone after the issue was debated in the Scottish Parliament.
SELECT, the Scottish Joint...
Milestone for Maidenhill community
THE new Maidenhill community in Newton Mearns is starting to take shape. The framework for the first homes has been erected as homebuilders CALA Homes...
Midlothian primary schools tipped to help children flourish
SCOTTISH Education Secretary John Swinney MSP has opened two schools in Midlothian developed by Hardies Property & Construction Consultants.
Paradykes and Roslin primary schools -...
School’s out for M&E contractor in Inverclyde
M&E specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is celebrating contract completions in the education sector after finishing service installations for the new-build construction of St Ninian’s Primary...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
Fife timber specialist snaps up Cambridge Roof Truss
FIFE-headquartered Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss.
The firm said the "strategic acquisition" will supplement DTE's existing product offering across...
Glasgow housing plans move a step closer
GLASGOW'S Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), which has been tipped to deliver almost 8,500 new affordable homes in the city over the next five...
Landmark Glasgow hospice officially opened
GLASGOW'S new £21 million Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice has been officially opened and will welcome its first patients in early November.
Based in...
Construction firms urged to “plan ahead” to avoid insolvency risk
THE head of business recovery and insolvency at Campbell Dallas has expressed concerns over new insolvency statistics for Scotland and warned construction firms to...
Silver lining for Morrison project manager
MORRISON Construction project manager David Wright was honoured at the Construction Manager of the Year Awards with a silver medal for his work on the...
Triple award joy for Barratt site managers in Scotland
THREE Barratt Homes site managers have been recognised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) for their work on developments in Aberdeen, Dunfermline and...
Kier Scotland project manager earns recognition for Ayr Academy work
KIER Construction Scotland is celebrating after project manager Andy McTavish won a Gold Award at the Construction Manager of the Year Awards.
The awards, held...
Refurbished space to help satisfy Glasgow office demand
REFURBISHMENT work is underway to create new office space at Central Quay in Glasgow.
The work is being carried out by XLB Property and Harbert...
New Tollcross Housing Association HQ officially opened
THE new multi-million pound headquarters of Tollcross Housing Association has officially opened.
The £2.9 million base on Tollcross Road, Glasgow, was officially opened by Minister...
Graham apprentice shortlisted for top award
A Glasgow-based apprentice who moved to the UK as a refugee from Afghanistan has been nominated for a national apprenticeship award.
25-year-old Graham Construction trainee,...
Bearsden restoration project earns recognition
A Bearsden building which underwent an extensive rejuvenation and extension project has been commended at a major UK awards ceremony.
Kilmardinny House was shortlisted for...
Housebuilder’s bus link plans add to “significant” Erskine community benefits
CALA Homes (West) has announced that the firm's new development in Erskine will result in "significant" community benefits, including a proposed new bus service.
The housebuilder...
