Galliford Try confirms “contractual responsibility” for four closed schools
GALLIFORD Try has confirmed the purchase of Miller Construction in 2014 brought with it "contractual responsibility" for four schools currently closed in Edinburgh amid safety fears.
The City...
Breedon still confident over Hope acquisition
Breedon Aggregates remain confident of completing the acquisition of Hope Materials despite concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to 27...
“Hackathon” winners to receive support from CSIC
The winners of Scotland’s first construction “hackathon” will have their concept for a digital built heritage tool supported by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre...
Dailly Primary School contracts signed
Official contracts have been signed for a new primary school for Dailly in South Ayrshire.
The £3.8 million project, funded by South Ayrshire Council, is...
Work on Countesswells development to begin
Aberdeen City Council has released planning permission in principle for the new Countesswells community development. Work on the project can now get underway this...
Top swimmer makes a splash with Mactaggart & Mickel sponsorship
Mark Deans, one of Scotland’s top open water swimmers, has signed a sponsorship deal with housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Group.
The 20-year-old, who is from...
Holmes Miller supports Glasgow Institute of Architects
Tim Gray, director at architectural firm Holmes Miller, has been appointed president of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA).
Tim assumed the mantle at the...
Urban Union appoints new MD
Susan Hallsworth has been appointed managing director for regeneration company Urban Union.
Susan has over 15 years’ experience in the industry and has previously held...
CHAP wins Aberdeen contracts worth £14.5 million
CHAP Group has been appointed to carry out two projects for Aberdeen City Council worth a total of £14.5 million.
The Group has a £12...
Considerate constructors set for 2016 awards
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry - will be hosting the 2016 National Site...
Builder harnesses hydro power in Denny
A hydro scheme project to create renewable energy has been completed by TLS Hydro Power Ltd on a site owned by Mactaggart & Mickel Homes...
New homes set for ex-nightclub site
A popular Perth nightclub is to be demolished to make way for 32 affordable homes.
Robertson Partnership Homes is razing the current site of Zoo Nightclub...
Holmes Miller adds two new directors
HOLMES Miller has added two new directors in the shape of Tim Gray and Mark Ellson.
The Glasgow-based architectural practice said their "outstanding design talent, enthusiasm and...
Major milestone for Wick primary school
PRACTICAL completion of the new £15.4 million Noss Primary School in Wick has been achieved.
Replacing the existing North and Hillhead Primary Schools, work on...
Students get a taste of life on large-scale construction projects
STUDENTS from New College Lanarkshire have visited one of Graham Construction’s latest projects to "consolidate their learning in real world, large scale environments".
The visit to the £18.6...
A big win for Peace
Recruiter for the construction sector, Peace Recruitment, picked up two awards at the S1 Jobs Recruitment Awards recently.
The Edinburgh-based firm was named Best Small...
New Baron’s Vale development pinned in Glasgow’s East End
Cruden Homes’ new multi-million pound Baron's Vale development in Glasgow’s New East End has been put on the map with a giant Google pin.
The...
McLaughlin & Harvey tackles Forth Road Bridge warehouse project
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey (McL&H) has commenced work on a new warehouse facility in South Queensferry for Amey, the contractor currently on site maintaining the Forth Road Bridge.
Amey, commissioned...
Firms warned to comply with new slavery laws
ANOTHER major law firm is warning firms of the importance of complying with new slavery legislation.
Last month DLA Piper told Project Scotland what steps...
Graham hoping for top marks in university project
WORK is progressing at the £22 million Buccleuch Place and Meadow Lane Student Accommodation Project for the University of Edinburgh.
Main contractor Graham Construction has confirmed the...
