Construction
‘Carbon-eating’ building materials research set to advance sustainable construction
Published 7 months ago
A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SIS provides £600k funding to complete Haining House restoration works
Published 7 months ago
The ambitious restoration of an 18th-century stately home in Selkirk bequeathed for the benefit of the community by its former owner, Andrew Nimmo-Smith, is one step closer to completion, following a £600,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Government criticised for worst yearly start for housing on record
Published 7 months ago
Ministers have come under fire after yesterday’s record-breaking homelessness statistics were followed up by new figures that revealed a sharp drop in the number of new homes being built.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Morlich Homes enters liquidation amid rising costs and cashflow pressures
Published 7 months ago
Five jobs have been lost and homeowners have been left out of pocket as Elgin-based Morlich Homes Ltd enters liquidation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes
Published 7 months ago
Businesses are being invited to bid for funding as part of an innovative project aimed at developing greener solutions for homes across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
ISG collapse ‘far worse than initial figures suggest’
Published 7 months ago
The impact of the recent collapse of ISG, which sent shockwaves through the UK construction sector, placing many projects in peril and putting a number of subcontractors in a precarious position, is far worse than initially feared, new data has suggested.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for £6m refurbishment for Forthside and Stirling Studios project
Published 7 months ago
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of the Forthside site and Stirling Studios project has been reached following the approval of a £6 million procurement contract for building refurbishment.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Flagship £1.5bn new build contract launched by Scotland Excel
Published 7 months ago
Scotland Excel used its first ever Estates Management Expo to launch its £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Blairs Windows and Doors marks 111 years in business
Published 7 months ago
Blairs Windows and Doors is celebrating its 111-year business anniversary.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Five named on RIAS Andrew Doolan shortlist
Published 7 months ago
Five projects are in contention to be named as Scotland’s building of the year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Survey deadline approaches on Scotland’s future infrastructure landscape
Published 7 months ago
New investment models to deliver more public infrastructure; improved active and sustainable transport measures; an accelerated building decarbonisation programme, and filling in potholes – these are just some of the priorities already put forward in a soon-to-close survey being managed by infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cala Group bought by Sixth Street and Patron
Published 7 months ago
Housebuilder Cala Group has announced today that an agreement has been signed by the global investment firm Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, to acquire the company from Legal & General Group Plc.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Kevin McColgan stands down as Bancon Group CEO
Published 7 months ago
Kevin McColgan has stood down as CEO of Aberdeenshire-based Bancon Group with effect from today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
GRAHAM achieves gold standard recognition from National Highways
Published 7 months ago
GRAHAM Group has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways signifying GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Castletown Mill restoration reaches milestone
Published 7 months ago
The endangered 19th-century Castletown Mill in Caithness has marked a significant milestone in its transformation, becoming wind and watertight for the first time in decades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
‘Carbon-eating’ building materials research set to advance sustainable construction
Published 7 months ago
A team of scientists, led by Dr Mehreen Gul from Heriot-Watt University, are investigating the use of biochar as an innovative, low-carbon building material.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
SIS provides £600k funding to complete Haining House restoration works
Published 7 months ago
The ambitious restoration of an 18th-century stately home in Selkirk bequeathed for the benefit of the community by its former owner, Andrew Nimmo-Smith, is one step closer to completion, following a £600,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS).
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Government criticised for worst yearly start for housing on record
Published 7 months ago
Ministers have come under fire after yesterday’s record-breaking homelessness statistics were followed up by new figures that revealed a sharp drop in the number of new homes being built.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Morlich Homes enters liquidation amid rising costs and cashflow pressures
Published 7 months ago
Five jobs have been lost and homeowners have been left out of pocket as Elgin-based Morlich Homes Ltd enters liquidation.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Innovative project aims to develop greener solutions for heating homes
Published 7 months ago
Businesses are being invited to bid for funding as part of an innovative project aimed at developing greener solutions for homes across Scotland.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
ISG collapse ‘far worse than initial figures suggest’
Published 7 months ago
The impact of the recent collapse of ISG, which sent shockwaves through the UK construction sector, placing many projects in peril and putting a number of subcontractors in a precarious position, is far worse than initially feared, new data has suggested.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Green light for £6m refurbishment for Forthside and Stirling Studios project
Published 7 months ago
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of the Forthside site and Stirling Studios project has been reached following the approval of a £6 million procurement contract for building refurbishment.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Flagship £1.5bn new build contract launched by Scotland Excel
Published 7 months ago
Scotland Excel used its first ever Estates Management Expo to launch its £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Blairs Windows and Doors marks 111 years in business
Published 7 months ago
Blairs Windows and Doors is celebrating its 111-year business anniversary.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Five named on RIAS Andrew Doolan shortlist
Published 7 months ago
Five projects are in contention to be named as Scotland’s building of the year.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Survey deadline approaches on Scotland’s future infrastructure landscape
Published 7 months ago
New investment models to deliver more public infrastructure; improved active and sustainable transport measures; an accelerated building decarbonisation programme, and filling in potholes – these are just some of the priorities already put forward in a soon-to-close survey being managed by infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Cala Group bought by Sixth Street and Patron
Published 7 months ago
Housebuilder Cala Group has announced today that an agreement has been signed by the global investment firm Sixth Street Partners and Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, to acquire the company from Legal & General Group Plc.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Kevin McColgan stands down as Bancon Group CEO
Published 7 months ago
Kevin McColgan has stood down as CEO of Aberdeenshire-based Bancon Group with effect from today.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
GRAHAM achieves gold standard recognition from National Highways
Published 7 months ago
GRAHAM Group has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways signifying GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Castletown Mill restoration reaches milestone
Published 7 months ago
The endangered 19th-century Castletown Mill in Caithness has marked a significant milestone in its transformation, becoming wind and watertight for the first time in decades.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →