Infrastructure planning review scoops prestigious award
A review led by Edinburgh-based consultancy Ryden into the effectiveness and challenges of delivering infrastructure in Scotland has won the Planning Consultancy Award at...
Law firm adds two new partners to construction group
MACROBERTS has strengthened its construction group with the appointment of two new partners.
David Wilson, who has been with the law firm for 16 years, was previously...
Projects to benefit from £100m investment package named
SIXTEEN projects will benefit from the Scottish Government's £100 million investment package to help stimulate the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote.
They include a £20 million...
APS appoints new CEO
LESLEY McLeod has been appointed the new CEO of the Association for Project Safety (APS).
The organisation, which works to improve and promote the professional...
Robertson Group poised to deliver record results
ROBERTSON Group says it will report a record year of turnover and its strongest ever forward order book in its soon to be published...
Trade body calls for a rise in high quality housing
INDUSTRY body Homes for Scotland said a rise in high quality housing is vital to meeting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's education and economic aims.
Responding to...
New initiative helps firms prepare for BIM deadline
A free training and awareness programme is to be launched in a bid to help Scottish construction firms prepare for BIM Level 2.
Delivered by...
Virtual reality headsets a “step change” in housing market
A Scots housebuilder has launched a new home viewing experience which has been tipped to "revolutionise" Scotland's housing market.
Cruden Homes is offering virtual reality tours of...
Affordable homes to be released on ex-prison site
A former prison site is being transformed into affordable homes in a pilot project in Aberdeen.
Construction work has started, with Sanctuary creating 124 properties (18 houses...
Introductory course helps tackle electrical sector skills shortage
A course designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in electrical installation has been hailed a success after doubling in size in its second...
Construction sector boosted by crackdown on metal theft
SCOTLAND'S construction sector could benefit from new legislation to tackle the growing menace of metal theft.
The industry has been identified as the one to suffer...
SMEs benefit from £1 billion of hub programme works
NEW figures have revealed the value of construction work going through the Scottish 'hub' programme is over £1 billion and supporting thousands of jobs.
Projects...
Double delight for Glasgow renewable energy firm
A Glasgow-based renewable energy firm has been shortlisted for two major industry awards.
SPV Energy, who specialise in commercial and domestic solar photovoltaic and commercial biomass,...
Housebuilder adds new sales and marketing director
BANCON Homes has appointed a new sales and marketing director.
Joanne (Jo) Skinner has joined the Aberdeenshire housebuilder from Barratt Homes, where she held the post of sales...
Robertson reinforces commitment to communities
ROBERTSON has strengthened its approach to responsible business by becoming a member of not-for-profit organisation Business in the Community (BITC).
Founder and executive chairman, Bill Robertson...
In-demand student accommodation development opens in Aberdeen
A much-needed £11 million student accommodation development has opened its doors in Aberdeen.
Students have started moving in to Alumno Developments’ 196-bed property, situated at Powis Place close to the...
New Waverley development takes the Chop
THE Chop House restaurant and bar is the newest addition to Edinburgh's Waverley Arches.
The capital's new leisure and retail quarter, which is housed in...
Workers learn sign language to support deaf apprentice
SCOTTISH construction workers have been learning sign language to support a new apprentice who was born deaf.
Jack Benson, from Edinburgh, was shocked when he...
HVDC Centre brings a spark to Cumbernauld
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a "first of its kind" technology centre in Cumbernauld that will test the use of high voltage direct current (HVDC) on...
Partnership creates homes and jobs in Dumfries & Galloway
Loreburn Housing Association and construction firm Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd recently celebrated a major milestone with the completion of their 500th new home across Dumfries &...
