Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025.
The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...
Livingston electrical and mechanical business makes double board appointment
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE) has announced a strengthening of its senior management team as the firm prepares for its next stage of...
Rutherglen multi-storey residents benefit from new fire doors
ENGINEERED timber fire doors have been supplied and installed by the CCG Group in Rutherglen, in a project designed to enhance fire safety for...
Jones Bros secures major Orkney contract
JONES Bros Civil Engineering UK is to begin work on a multi-million-pound multi-purpose port in Orkney earmarked as a key renewable energy hub.
The firm...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
Savills Edinburgh confirms double leadership appointment
SAVILLS Edinburgh Residential Sales has appointed Ben Fox as director of new business and promoted John Forsyth to head of Edinburgh residential sales.
Ben Fox,...
MPA announces new study ahead of the Scottish Aggregates Tax launch
MPA Scotland, which represents the majority of Scotland’s aggregates producers, has announced it has started research into the economic contribution of the industry, ahead...
Chaos in Portugal and Spain shines very bright light on vital role of electricians
By Alan Wilson, MD of SELECT
It has come as a shock of unprecedented voltage, not just in Spain and Portugal but across the western...
Plumbing and heating profession faces ‘critical’ shortage of skilled workers
THE latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a 'critical' shortage of skilled workers.
Three consecutive quarters of...
Project team appointed for Oban Airport Business Park build
HUB North Scotland and Robertson Construction have been appointed to deliver a business park at Oban Airport on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council.
The...
Search begins for contractor to build £16m Bridge of Allan flood defence scheme
APPROVAL has been granted by Stirling Council to procure a contract to design and build a £16 million flood defence scheme in Bridge of...
Pool leaks delay opening of Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure centre
BAM has apologised after the opening of Scotland's first Passivhaus leisure centre in Blairgowrie was delayed following the discovery of leaks in the facility's...
Developer secures £100m loan for major Glasgow student accommodation build
VITA Group has secured a loan of around £100 million from Eldridge Real Estate Credit for the build of a 591-bed purpose-built student accommodation...
Albyn Housing Society expands into Skye with key worker homes
ALBYN Housing Society is expanding into the Isle of Skye for the first time by providing seven affordable homes for key workers for mid-market...
McTaggart Construction helps deliver affordable homes and community benefits at Willox Park
MCTAGGART Construction and West Dunbartonshire Council are teaming up to bring new affordable housing and community benefits to Willox Park.
The announcement marks collaboration on...
Muir Homes earns award recognition for customer satisfaction
FIFE-based Muir Homes has been honoured with the Gold Award for Customer Satisfaction by In-house Research, following feedback from homebuyers.
The award is based on...
AS Homes appoints construction manager
AS Homes has announced the promotion of Ian McGarvey to construction manager.
The move follows Ian’s seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as...
Report warns of housing barriers across Scotland for those with complex needs
NEW research by Heriot-Watt University has revealed that 'significant systemic barriers' are preventing people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Scotland from accessing...
Retailer eyes more Scottish sites as part of UK-wide expansion plans
LIDL GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across...
Construction starts on final phase of new homes at Newton Farm
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes at
Newton Farm in Cambuslang.
Planning Permission in Principle for Phase 2...
