Diversion tactic works in Aberdeen
ANOTHER milestone has been reached in the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre with the completion of the diversion of the Green Burn that...
Latest figures show “strong growth” in new UK housing
New housing experienced “strong growth” in March according to the new UK construction output report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
The latest figures...
Plans submitted for Alexandria town centre development
CCG and Lidl UK have submitted a pre-application notice to West Dunbartonshire Council for a retail and residential redevelopment in Alexandria Town Centre.Working with architects Cooper...
Harris Finance to the four in Rutherglen
HARRIS Finance, whose commercial property division recently completed the development of two speculative industrial units at Clyde Gateway’s Rutherglen Links Business Park, has announced the...
Bancon makes senior appointments following new business wins
BANCON Construction has announced senior appointments to its management team as the Aberdeenshire-based firm seeks to deliver new £12 million contracts and drive further growth
The construction...
Dundee workers get on their bikes to promote healthy lives
DUNDEE construction workers have participated in an event designed to encourage a healthy and productive working environment.
SME contractors working on the new Baldragon Academy were invited...
Housebuilder delivers funding boost for veterans
LOTHIAN Veterans’ Centre has received a £1,000 donation from Mactaggart & Mickel Homes’ Building Communities Fund.
The centre helps veterans transition back into the local community and civilian...
Lanarkshire students gain insight to major construction works
EMPLOYEES from Morrison Construction have helped give built environment students from New College Lanarkshire a taste of what's involved in major construction projects.
Two quantity surveyors and...
2020 vision: Kier employees take on charity challenge
SCORES of employees from Kier Construction Scotland have been raising money for charity by taking part in a gruelling relay challenge.
The 2020 Challenge – so-called because...
Threesixty to design Stromness campus
Threesixty Architecture will be responsible for the design of the redevelopment of the old Academy and former Primary School of Stromness.
Highlands + Islands Enterprise and...
Better times lie ahead for north east housing
Glenn Allison, chief executive at Stewart Milne Group, tells Project Scotland that the business remains confident in Aberdeen’s prospects despite challenges in the housing...
true story: modern student living comes to Glasgow
WHEN asked to imagine typical student accommodation, one might conjure up images of dank and dingy dormitory blocks, stacks of dirty dishes and rubbish...
Suppliers given chance to impress in Dumfries and Galloway
CONSTRUCTION industry suppliers in Dumfries and Galloway have been invited to a showcase event to learn about new opportunities and show major contractors what...
Housing minister sees planning policy in action
SCOTLAND'S housing minister has paid a visit to the award-winning Polnoon neighbourhood in Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, which has been inspired by the Scottish Government's planning policy.
Kevin...
Mather leaving Homes for Scotland role
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced that current chair Jim Mather is leaving the organisation with effect from its Annual General Meeting on May 12.
The trade...
Loreburn chief executive in the frame for top housing prize
LOREBURN Housing Association’s chief executive is the only Scottish-based finalist in contention for a national social housing award after leading a "remarkable turnaround" of the organisation.
Lorraine Usher...
Work starts at £16m Aberdeen student development
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new £16 million student accommodation complex in Aberdeen.
The development, on the former tyre depot at the corner of Willowbank Road and...
Hall of fame: historic Glasgow building takes top RICS prize
THE £35 million refurbishment of Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall has taken the ‘Project of the Year’ prize at the 2017 RICS Awards Scotland.
The project...
MP highlights cash retention issues in construction sector
MP Alan Brown has led a debate at Westminster about safeguarding and releasing cash retentions in the construction industry.
The SNP MP for Kilmarnock and...
Scottish planners propose “game-changing” ideas
ROYAL Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has revealed it is proposing five “game-changing” ideas to boost the nation’s planning system.
The organisation claimed each of...
