Wick project beats international competition to gold award
WICK Community Campus has been hailed as one of the best educational developments in Europe after judges awarded hub North Scotland a prestigious prize at...
Springfield cites family values for awards success
SPRINGFIELD Properties has swept the board at this year’s industry Oscars and believes that its family values is what keeps it the people’s favourite.
The...
Work begins on Biggar primary school
WORK is underway to create a new primary school in Biggar as part of South Lanarkshire Council’s £800+ million primary school modernisation programme.The new...
Lifetime achievement award for Bill Robertson
Bill Robertson CBE has been given a lifetime achievement award by Homes for Scotland at the organisation’s Annual Lunch in Edinburgh.
The accolade from...
Young property star to represent Central Scotland In national competition
A University of the West of Scotland student is to represent Central Scotland in a prestigious national property competition.
Hannah Simpson, who is studying...
Developer hosts ‘Taster Session’ for would-be construction workers
TO mark National Apprenticeship Week, regeneration company Urban Union held a Careers Taster Session to welcome young people interested in construction careers.
Urban Union, who is...
Full house at Spectrum building
GLASGOW'S Spectrum building is at capacity after an American insurance giant agreed a long-term lease on the remaining office space.
Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) has taken...
RLF Scotland on course for bumper year
2015 is shaping up to be a year of growth for RLF Scotland, with over £400 million of Cost and Project Management Consultancy projects...
Thrive for Property set for Edinburgh event
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Tuesday 2nd June at The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh from 8am – 10am.
The VIP speakers are Stefanie O'Gorman,...
Minister praises Group’s dedication to apprentices
Mactaggart & Mickel Group welcomed Annabelle Ewing MSP, Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment, to one of its leading developments as the company marked...
Construction Apprenticeship Open Day showcases opportunities
EDINBURGH College is throwing open its doors for a Construction Apprenticeship Open Day on Wednesday 27 May to give young people the chance to find...
A fresh chapter for Athron Hill
An eco village, wildlife sanctuary, adventure forest or environmentally friendly spa/hotel are just some of the uses being suggested for a piece of Perthshire...
SpaceRafters deliver savings and space at new student housing
OCHIL Timber Products recently completed delivery of high-performance SpaceRafters and SpaceJoists to the value of £35,500 for the roof of a six-storey, steel-framed student...
Scottish industrials bucks overall trend in commercial property returns
The latest Scotland Property Quarterly report from CBRE shows the momentum from the first three quarters of 2014 which slowed in Q4 has continued to ease...
More action needed over skill shortages
By Ross Mickel, Managing Director of Mactaggart & Mickel Timber Systems
IT’S no surprise to anyone in the construction industry that our trade is currently...
Draft masterplans agreed for AECC sites
Members of the public will be given the chance to have their say on draft masterplan documents for a new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference...
Help to Buy scheme almost fully subscribed
A Scottish Government scheme to help people move up and onto the property ladder is nearly fully subscribed due to a bumper level of...
Ex-filling station with redevelopment potential in Bishopton for sale
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is offering a former filling station with development potential in Bishopton for sale.
Bishopton garage occupies a prominent position on the main street...
Securing the future of our industry
By Alan Burns, Divisions Manager for City Building
There have been reports for some time of a skills gap in the construction industry where talents...
Construction trainees hope SkillBuild success will lead to Brazil opportunity
HUNDREDS of Scotland’s most talented construction apprentices will descend on City of Glasgow College tomorrow (Thursday 21 May) to take part in a national construction...
