Cross-skill wind programme launched to support transition of technicians
FOLLOWING two successful pilots, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), in partnership with the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE)...
Shawfair builder backs litter-picking initiative
HOUSEBUILDER Dundas has teamed up with Danderhall & District Guerrilla Gardeners to support a local primary school litter-picking initiative in Midlothian.
Dundas has donated 20...
Barratt Redrow delivers ‘solid performance in challenging market’
BARRATT Redrow has revealed the business has delivered a 'solid performance in a challenging market' in a trading update for the year ended 28...
Construction work complete on 157-bed Edinburgh hotel
A new 157-bedroom hotel in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, built by principal contractor Ogilvie Construction, will open next month.
Developer S Harrison, which owns...
Five Bellway Scotland site managers earn award recognition
FIVE site managers working for Bellway Scotland have been named among the winners of the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality...
Galliford Try expects profits to be at ‘top end’ of analysts’ forecasts
GALLIFORD Try has announced that the group expects to report a sixth consecutive year of revenue, profit and cash growth.
The announcement was made in a...
Incoming PM urged to reset Britain’s approach to construction and infrastructure
A construction materials supplier has urged incoming prime minister Andy Burnham to seize the chance to end a 15-year cycle of 'political churn' that...
ECITB Levy Order approved by UK Parliament
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board's (ECITB) levy proposals that received the 'overwhelming' backing from industry last November have been enacted into legislation following approval...
Complex engineering work completed on Orkney link project
ONE of the most complex elements of SSEN Transmission's Orkney link project has been successfully completed.
The project, estimated to cost £900 million, will connect...
£4.6 million extension complete at Edinburgh primary school
A £4.6 million extension to Frogston Primary in Edinburgh has delivered six new classrooms along with additional office and breakout space to support the...
NFRC report shows ‘significant deterioration’ in business confidence from UK roofers
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractor's (NFRC) latest State of the Roofing Industry Report has revealed a 'significant deterioration' in business confidence across the...
Keepmoat looks to cut pallet waste with new partnership
KEEPMOAT has announced a partnership with The Pallet Loop as it looks to reduce waste and support greater reuse.
Through the collaboration, the housebuilder will...
Morris & Spottiswood reports increased turnover and profit
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its 2025 financial results, which show a continued period of record growth with group turnover increasing by 125% in...
Housebuilder funds defibrillator at Jedburgh development
A publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Cruden's Howdenburn development in Jedburgh.
The move is the result of a partnership between the housebuilder, Scottish...
Construction starts at Cala’s first Bo’ness development
CONSTRUCTION has commenced at Cala's The Crawfields development in Bo'ness.
The site, located off Crawfield Road, marks the housebuilder's first project in the town. A...
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Beyond the bed count: how to deliver successful PBSA conversion projects
By David Robertson, project management partner at Knight Frank Scotland
DEVELOPERS are continuing to look at existing buildings to deliver purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). And...
