RIAS expresses disappointment at Perth City Hall process
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has expressed disappointment at the procedure which has led to Perth and Kinross Council's plans to...
Sweco lands lead consultancy role on Cross Tay Link Road scheme
SWECO UK has secured a contract worth £3.5 million to provide the lead consultancy role on the £113 million Cross Tay Link Road project on...
Construction firm earns platinum Investors in People status
GRAHAM Construction has been awarded the highest level of Investors in People recognition. The company has announced it has achieved a platinum-level award, putting...
GDL appoints new business development managers
WEST Lothian-headquartered Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made two key appointments to its new business development team.
Paula Mowbray-Logan and Sue Whittall have taken on...
First Minister officially opens £500 million motorway project
THE £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The scheme, which has been tipped to reduce...
City Building announces “strong” financial results
CITY Building, Glasgow City Council's "arm's length" construction firm, has announced it has increased the amount it returns to the local authority by more...
McCormick appointed chairman at NWH Group
JOHN McCormick has been named the new chairman of NWH Group.
NWH employs 275 staff located across five locations in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Dalkeith and...
Highland street furniture and planting specialist adds ‘high performing wood’ to its portfolio
A Dingwall-based firm has added a new option for its external softwood structures.
WoodBlocX has introduced Accoya, a "high performance and high strength wood" to...
‘High-profile’ deals boost Edinburgh property firm
EDINBURGH-based IME Property has recorded its strongest ever quarter of lettings and sales.
The commercial property business, which was founded three years ago, put the...
Commercial property sector shows resilience despite political uncertainty
NEW figures suggest the Scottish commercial property sector remains steady despite the political uncertainty gripping the nation.
Analysis from Knight Frank into the first six...
‘Grenfell-type cladding’ on Glasgow hospital to be removed
‘Grenfell-type cladding’ found on Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is to be removed.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGCC) said forensic checks, carried out in...
Demolition contractor bosses given bans
THREE directors of Glasgow-based demolition contractor George Hunter (Demolishers) Ltd have been handed a directors’ ban after a probe found they had allowed the...
UK Culture Secretary hails “truly transformational” Dundee regeneration
The £1 billion regeneration of Dundee’s waterfront has been called “truly transformational” by the UK Culture Secretary.
Karen Bradley made the comment during her recent...
Housebuilder goes green with community campaign
STEWART Milne Group has launched a new campaign to turn neglected areas into greener and more attractive spaces.
The housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer has...
£32m Glasgow student complex to welcome first residents
A new £32 million student development in Glasgow city centre is to welcome its first residents this month ahead of the new academic year...
£25m academy is breath of fresh Ayr
THE new £25 million Ayr Academy is poised to open for the start of the new school year.
The secondary school, built by Keir Construction...
Treble joy for BAM’s Scots managers
THREE of BAM Construction's managers in Scotland have reached the finals of the Chartered Institute of Builders Construction Manager of the Year Awards.
Paul Carle has achieved...
Trade body defends new home sizes
Data gathered from the Energy Performance Certificates of buildings in England and Wales has “busted the myth” that modern new homes are “rabbit hutches”,...
CALA submits planning application for Lenzie development
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for a new housing development in Lenzie.
The housebuilder’s application shows a mix of 48 private homes...
Highland schools set for winter after boiler installations
Schools in the Highlands are set to benefit this winter after the installation of new biomass boilers.
Robertson Northern has completed the installations at 10...
