Lysander Student Properties Limited, a joint venture between Kier Property and Amber Infrastructure Limited, has appointed Kier Construction to carry out a £10m redevelopment of Clifton House and Stewart House into high quality student accommodation. Both properties are located in Glasgow’s west
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George Mackie George Mackie has joined Ogilvie Construction as Commercial Director, enhancing the senior team as the company continues to deliver solid growth across its operations.
The opening of two primary school in Midlothian has moved a step closer after plans were submitted to the local authority. Midlothian Council is pressing forward with plans to open an eight classroom primary school and nursery in Bilston as well as one on land east of Whitehouse Way in Gorebridge. P
Building contractors remain in high demand in Scotland, with research showing that many employers are keen to secure their services. The Bank of Scotland’s new Report on Jobs suggests that construction workers and engineering staff were the most highly sought-after job candidates during August, in
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has kicked off a month long visit of building sites around the UK aimed at reducing ill health, death and injury in the industry. The initiative will see unannounced visits to sites where refurbishment projects or repair works are underway.
RICS Scotland 2015 Awards Launch The RICS Awards showcase the very best projects from throughout Scotland in areas which include; Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Residential, Infrastructure, Tourism and Leisure, Commercial, Building Conservation and Regeneration.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Co-operative Group and Lidl UK GMBH
An eco-house builder in New Zealand had an entire wall stolen from a partly-built new home in a suspected case of industrial espionage. Burglars forced entry into the True Green Homes property outside Christchurch overnight and sliced precise cuts into the walls.
A historic Glasgow office block has been brought into the 21st century following a £1.9 million facelift. The Culzean Building has undergone major renovations which have included the introduction of air conditioning and the owners have now launched a search for new tenants.
The number of new homes in the UK has continued to increase on last year's high volumes, according to new figures released by the NHBC. A total of 137,500 new homes were registered across the UK for the rolling 12 months (Sept 2013 - August 2014).
A renewable energy firm has won its appeal against the rejection of plans for its proposed wind farm near Langholm. RES had planned to construct a 15-turbine wind farm at Solwaybank, close to Scotland's border with England, but the scheme was refused by Dumfries and Galloway Council due to "seismic"
The Glasgow Institute of Architects has unveiled a shortlist of five finalists in an architectural design competition to revamp the derelict Springburn Winter Gardens.
Plans to create a new £5 million clubhouse at Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf resort have been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Keepmoat’s regeneration team in Scotland has secured £23 million of contracts in the last quarter - its most successful period of tendering to date. The new business wins include work programmes aimed at improving the energy efficiency of social housing properties on behalf of councils in Renfrew
Aberdeen city centre master plan consultation being held The first in a series of consultation events in Aberdeen on proposals for a city centre master plan is being held.