Trade body urges all-tenure approach to housing plans
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's confirmation of her commitment to deliver at least 50,000 affordable homes over the next five year -...
Construction workers most likely to eat all their meals at work
CONSTRUCTION workers are the employees most likely to eat all three daily meals at work, according to new research.
A study by a money saving...
Maxi starts work on Linlithgow Partnership Centre
MAJOR refurbishment work has commenced on a new £3.9 million mixed-use Partnership Centre in Linlithgow.
West Lothian Council is creating the centre at the town’s County Buildings....
One dead after road crash involving digger
POLICE SCOTLAND has confirmed a man has died following an incident involving a car and a heavy agricultural vehicle which was towing a digger. Another...
Scottish Rugby to develop Edinburgh hotel
SCOTTISH Rugby is to capitalise on Edinburgh's "flourishing" hotel sector by developing a hotel on land close to the BT Murrayfield Stadium.
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group...
Plans submitted for Broughty Ferry homes
KIRKWOOD Homes has announced proposals for 150 new homes to be built in Broughty Ferry.
The luxury housebuilder has, along with Linlathen Developments (Tayside) Ltd, submitted plans...
Construction recruitment specialist confirms expansion plans
AN Edinburgh-based construction recruitment specialist has announced ambitious expansion plans.
Peace Recruitment says its "huge success" in the Scottish market has allowed the firm to...
Richard and Starling collect Contractor award
Scottish preservation company, Richardson and Starling, was recently awarded a Contractor of the Year award.
The firm, which is part of Scottish construction sub-contractor, the...
Window of opportunity for Elgin nursery kids
SPRINGFIELD Properties has taken inspiration from classic TV show Play School by installing colourful viewing windows to allow local children to watch the construction process unfold at its Hanover Housing...
New lease of life for historic auditorium
Austin-Smith:Lord’s conservation team and interior designer Julia Grant are to rejuvenate the auditorium at one of Scotland's oldest theatres.
The project is part of a £2.4 million renovation...
Graham extends its local contribution
CONSTRUCTION work has started on an extension to Macaulay College on the Isle of Lewis.
Graham Construction, the main contractor for the refurbishment of Lews Castle, revealed it...
Work begins on Bearsden community hub
A sod-cutting event has taken place at Bearsden Burgh Hall to celebrate the start of construction on a project to create a new community hub for the...
Construction workers urged to speak up over mental health
NEW research has revealed "very real concerns" about the rates of mental health problems amongst construction workers.
A survey involving members of the union UCATT found that...
150 days of celebration for Pick Everard
Independent management, design and construction consultancy, Pick Everard, has launched 150 days of celebrations to make its 150th anniversary.
The firm, founded in 1866, has...
Sturrocks Joinery appoints new managing director
Timber manufacturer, Sturrocks Joinery has announced the appointment of Allan McGillivray as managing director.
Allan joins the Angus-based firm as part of a long-term strategic...
Esh Border Construction announce networking event in Scottish capital
Esh Border Construction is set to hold a networking event in Edinburgh on 26 May in the city’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
The company, which...
Ogilvie Group helps Peter Vardy get into gear
A new £8 million Jaguar Land Rover retailer site is nearing completion in Aberdeen.
The site, operated by Peter Vardy Ltd, is being built by...
Dumfries pupils get a taste of life in construction
REPRESENTATIVES from Graham Construction have been highlighting the available career opportunities in the building industry to school pupils in Dumfries.
Graham's regional community benefits advisor, Debbie Rutherford,...
Milestone reached in new Anderson High School
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark an important phase in the development of the new Anderson High School and its Halls of...
Graham completes ‘critical’ phase of hospital project
GRAHAM Construction has handed over the new £5.5 million Critical Care Unit at Monklands Hospital to NHS Lanarkshire.
Completion of the 10-bed facility is one...
