Fashion retailer signs up at CONNECT110NS
Emporio Armani is to open a new flagship store in Glasgow as the first retail occupier within CONNECT110NS, a Grade A mixed use development...
Strong growth predicted despite public housing slowdown
CONSTRUCTION output has been tipped to increase 13.2% by 2017 and private housebuilding is expected to be a key driver of this growth according to the latest...
16 years of profit for Cruden
THE Cruden Group has increased profit by 48% to £7.1 million for the year to 31 March 2015 - the 16th year in a...
Robertson Group turnover to rise by a record 20%
ROBERTSON Group has made a preliminary announcement in advance of its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2015, reporting a record 20%...
CITB simplifies access to construction training funds
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...
Two thirds of building companies turn down work
New research has revealed the extent of the current skills shortage in the UK building industry – with 66 per cent of small construction...
Ian Fergusson named on UK & Ireland World Regional Board of RICS
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Ian Fergusson has been appointed as a Board member of the UK and Ireland World Regional Board of the...
Milestone reached in £34m Inverness Royal Academy
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark the midway point in construction of the new £34million Inverness Royal Academy.
Representatives from The Highland...
Quartet of awards for Stewart Milne Group
Stewart Milne Group has had its commitment to high quality developments, safety and customer service recognised with four industry awards.
The company has won awards...
Land Engineering to deliver public realm improvements around Oban Bay
Argyll and Bute Council has appointed Land Engineering to deliver over £2million of public realm improvements in Oban.
The work, from Stafford Street to...
Average construction worker loses out on £1130 due to childcare
A new study has revealed that, on average, construction workers will lose around £1300 during the summer as a result of having to take...
Review highlights V&A costing flaws
AN independent review into the spiralling costs of the V&A Museum in Dundee has found there was “little prospect” of the project being delivered...
New findings highlight sustained construction growth
THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed significant growth within the construction industry over the past twelve months.
According to a recent report, Output in...
Poor weather fails to halt Queensferry Crossing work
A number of key milestones have been reached on the Queensferry Crossing project recently - despite some miserable weather conditions.
The south approach viaduct has been...
Good VIBES for Scottish housebuilder
Taylor Wimpy West Scotland is one of the 27 Scottish organisations that have been shortlisted for this year’s Vision in Business for the Environment...
Next Thrive property event takes shape
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 19th August at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm.
The VIP speakers are David Millard,...
Balfour Beatty optimistic despite huge loss
Balfour Beatty has reported a loss of £150 million in the first half of the year.
But with an £11.3 billon order book and “stable”...
Arbitration is becoming best option for SME construction companies
Ross Taylor, founder of resolution specialists Taylor Law, explains why, when it comes to cost effective ways of solving construction disputes, arbitration is not...
Restraint system secures boulder at Rest and be Thankful
THE Rest and Be Thankful carries the busy A83 trunk road between Arrochar and Inveraray through mountainous terrain in the west of Scotland.
The pass...
Scottish project could bring an end to workers’ afternoon slump
THE notorious ‘afternoon slump’ typically affecting office workers could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a group of researchers and a...
