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National body calls on UK Government to change combustible build materials stance
THE Fire Protection Association (FPA) has called on the UK Government to base the banning of combustible building materials on risk, rather than height.
Currently,...
Coatbridge pupils receive insight into construction careers
PUPILS from St Andrew’s High in Coatbridge got a taste of what life is like in construction after touring CALA Homes' Jordanhill Park development recently.
The...
Preparatory works underway on major Jackton development
CALA Homes (West) has announced the start of preparatory works for the development of around 400 new homes in Jackton.
Outline planning permission has already...
Housebuilder invests in eight new Scottish sites
BELLWAY'S Scotland West division has confirmed plans to build almost 1,000 further homes after investing in eight new sites.
The housebuilder plans to create 887...
Post-Brexit availability of talent is key industry election hope
THE impending General Election has been described as the most important in a generation, with a number of crucial issues currently hanging in the...
Affordable homes project completes in North Lanarkshire
DOZENS of families will benefit from the completion of a project to deliver 139 affordable homes across North Lanarkshire.
Robertson Partnership Homes has built the...
Report lays bare economic and health impacts of unhealthy buildings
UNHEALTHY buildings will cost the UK economy over £55 billion between now and 2060, according to a new report by research institute RAND Europe and...
We need to home in on ways to beat the housing crisis
By Nicola Barclay, chief executive, Homes for Scotland
FOR the first time since 2008 and the global recession, housing completions in Scotland have exceeded 20,000...
£900,000 contract awarded for B-listed building window work
THE £900,000 contract to refurbish 430 windows at the former Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh has been awarded to Richardson & Starling.
Cala Homes (East)...
Scottish construction sector set for digital transformation
A new CITB-funded programme has been tipped to help digitally transform the Scottish construction sector.
Scottish training firm, Setting Out for Construction, will receive £292,000...
I always had ‘Grand Designs’ on my career
By Robbie Hunter, site manager for Kier Regional Building Scotland
LIKE many children I liked playing with Lego and creating my own buildings, but it...
Highland regeneration project in the frame for national award
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance has been shortlisted in the 'Best Regeneration Project' category at the Inside Housing Development Awards.
The organisation was nominated for its regeneration...
CLT structure complete at Highland primary
THE largest school in Scotland to be constructed using a Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) frame is making good progress.
Deputy First Minister and education secretary...
Ashwood HQ move paves way for expansion
ASHWOOD Scotland has announced the business is relocating to larger premises following two years of 'unprecedented growth'.
The construction firm is moving less than a...
Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience named Scotland’s best building
THE £140 million Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience has won the 2019 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
The Speyside distillery, by Rogers Stirk...
Project team announced for historic Glasgow site revamp
AKP has been appointed principal contractor on a project to carry out a refurbishment of the site in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street that will house the...
Subcontractor specialist announces record apprentice intake
THE Veitchi Group has confirmed its largest ever intake of apprentices, with 12 new recruits making up the Class of 2019.
The move follows the...
Perthshire pupils offered insight into construction careers
PUPILS from Crieff High School were recently given the opportunity to attend a construction industry insight day, hosted by Perthshire contractor Hadden Group.
Hadden, who...
University of Dundee soil mechanics expert wins engineering award
A University of Dundee lecturer has received an international engineering honour.
Dr Matteo Ciantia, from the University’s school of science and engineering, has been named...
Bellway Homes launches new trainee manager scheme
A school leaver has become the first person to begin Bellway Homes’ new trainee manager scheme.
Morgan Lindsay began the programme whilst still attending Dalziel...
