Scotland’s Innovation Centre officially launched
THE vital role that innovation has to play in the Scottish construction industry was reinforced by Deputy First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP in Glasgow when...
Scots university to host architectural technology conference
ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) is gearing up to host an international architectural technology conference next month.
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment will...
Construction pioneer Ray O’Rourke to headline Construction Scotland conference
THE Laing O’Rourke name is synonymous with some of the world’s most iconic construction projects – The London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Park, Canary Wharf,...
Knight Property Group sign up HSP for Minto Commercial Park
ABERDEEN-based Knight Property Group has confirmed the latest letting in the final phase of its Minto Commercial Park development in Altens, Aberdeen.
HSP, leading supplier...
Morrison Construction stand down to hit home safety message
MORRISON Construction Water Scotland held a safety stand down day on 30 September to provide a high impact safety message focusing on a theme of...
BRE partners with Hongsheng Construction & Investment Group
AS China works towards meeting the commitments made to sustainable building, it is announced that the British Research Establishment (BRE) has been appointed by Hongsheng...
Scottish firms urged to speak out on benefits of EU membership
SCOTTISH companies have an obligation to protect their employees and their shareholders by speaking out in favour of the benefits of European Union membership, according...
Prime industrial facility in Stonehaven for sale
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is offering an industrial facility in Stonehaven for sale with offers in excess of £900,000 invited.
Located on Broomhill Road within the...
Scottish construction bosses ‘cautiously optimistic’ over future prospects
EMPLOYERS in the Scottish construction sector are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future prospects for the industry as 42% expect to take on more workers over the...
Portakabin Hire launches new CPD programme
PORTAKABIN Hire, an interim modular building specialist, has launched a new CPD programme ‘Decanting without Compromise’, to help architects, contractors, facilities managers, and other construction...
BAM sells CONNECT110NS to Deutsche AWM
BAM Properties has sold its commercial property development CONNECT110Ns in the heart of Glasgow’s premier commercial and retail district to Deutsche Asset & Wealth...
Value of hub community projects up nearly 60%
THE value of community-based projects either under construction or open that are being delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has increased 58% during the first...
Scots shine at CITB awards evening
CUMNOCK'S Eddie Balmer has been recognised for his contribution to the construction of the SSE Hydro.
The Ayrshire man tasked with overseeing the building of the...
New Aberdeen base for Campbell & Kennedy
CAMPBELL & Kennedy, specialists in electrical contracting, solar PV installation and communal TV solutions, has opened a new office in Banchory, Aberdeenshire.
This expansion, which follows...
Grant Thornton UK to take space at Glasgow development
BUSINESS and financial advisory firm, Grant Thornton UK LLP, is the latest leading organisation to choose BAM Properties' Grade-A development, CONNECT110NS, as the location for...
Firm fined after barrier hits pram
A construction firm has been fined for safety failings after a barrier was blown on top of a pram, injuring an 18-week-old baby.
The baby...
High end office pavilion good to go
40,000sq ft of high specification office space is ready for immediate occupation at Aberdeen’s Balmoral Business Park on the south side of the city...
Prestonpans pupils get a hole in one
A family of professional golfers from Prestonpans has teamed up with a local housebuilder to provide a group of school children with a unique...
HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work.
'Health as...
Joint venture will help address Glasgow’s student needs
LYSANDER Student Properties Limited, a joint venture between Kier Property and Amber Infrastructure Limited, has appointed Kier Construction to carry out a £10m redevelopment of...
