New initiative helps firms prepare for BIM deadline
A free training and awareness programme is to be launched in a bid to help Scottish construction firms prepare for BIM Level 2.
Delivered by...
Virtual reality headsets a “step change” in housing market
A Scots housebuilder has launched a new home viewing experience which has been tipped to "revolutionise" Scotland's housing market.
Cruden Homes is offering virtual reality tours of...
Affordable homes to be released on ex-prison site
A former prison site is being transformed into affordable homes in a pilot project in Aberdeen.
Construction work has started, with Sanctuary creating 124 properties (18 houses...
Introductory course helps tackle electrical sector skills shortage
A course designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in electrical installation has been hailed a success after doubling in size in its second...
Construction sector boosted by crackdown on metal theft
SCOTLAND'S construction sector could benefit from new legislation to tackle the growing menace of metal theft.
The industry has been identified as the one to suffer...
SMEs benefit from £1 billion of hub programme works
NEW figures have revealed the value of construction work going through the Scottish 'hub' programme is over £1 billion and supporting thousands of jobs.
Projects...
Double delight for Glasgow renewable energy firm
A Glasgow-based renewable energy firm has been shortlisted for two major industry awards.
SPV Energy, who specialise in commercial and domestic solar photovoltaic and commercial biomass,...
Housebuilder adds new sales and marketing director
BANCON Homes has appointed a new sales and marketing director.
Joanne (Jo) Skinner has joined the Aberdeenshire housebuilder from Barratt Homes, where she held the post of sales...
Robertson reinforces commitment to communities
ROBERTSON has strengthened its approach to responsible business by becoming a member of not-for-profit organisation Business in the Community (BITC).
Founder and executive chairman, Bill Robertson...
In-demand student accommodation development opens in Aberdeen
A much-needed £11 million student accommodation development has opened its doors in Aberdeen.
Students have started moving in to Alumno Developments’ 196-bed property, situated at Powis Place close to the...
New Waverley development takes the Chop
THE Chop House restaurant and bar is the newest addition to Edinburgh's Waverley Arches.
The capital's new leisure and retail quarter, which is housed in...
Workers learn sign language to support deaf apprentice
SCOTTISH construction workers have been learning sign language to support a new apprentice who was born deaf.
Jack Benson, from Edinburgh, was shocked when he...
HVDC Centre brings a spark to Cumbernauld
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a "first of its kind" technology centre in Cumbernauld that will test the use of high voltage direct current (HVDC) on...
Partnership creates homes and jobs in Dumfries & Galloway
Loreburn Housing Association and construction firm Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd recently celebrated a major milestone with the completion of their 500th new home across Dumfries &...
Glasgow supplier aids Staffordshire school project
A Glasgow-based firm has played a key role in the construction of a new school in Staffordshire.
Duncryne Ltd is the sole UK supplier of...
Green light for Scottish National Gallery extension
THE National Galleries of Scotland has received planning approval for a £16.8 million extension to the historic Scottish National Gallery (SNG) in Edinburgh.
The planned revamp will treble the...
Hardies celebrate double accreditation accolade
Hardies Property and Construction Consultants claim to have become one of only two organisations within the Scottish consultancy and surveying industry to achieve Investors in...
Countdown begins to 4th Annual Scottish Property Awards
THREE new judges and a "refreshed" list of categories have been confirmed as the 4th annual Scottish Property Awards launched its 2017 programme.
The awards...
Inverness welcomes new “first-rate” student digs
NEW student residences have opened in Inverness despite "extremely challenging" weather during the construction process.
150 new bedrooms have been completed for the University of the...
Weightmans adds new Glasgow property partner
Weightmans LLP has appointed Cassandra Auld as Partner in the real estate team in Glasgow.
A former senior associate at Pinsent Masons,Weightmans said she has...
