West Lothian-based construction company Ashwood Scotland has appointed Archie Meikle as its new chairman. Mr Meikle, 59, who co-founded Ashwood in 1999 with current commercial director David Charman, is relinquishing his position as managing director after 23 years.
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Senior pupils from two Highland secondary schools have gained an in-depth understanding of the construction industry thanks to a new immersive training programme. Five students from Dingwall and Charleston Academies recently took part in the three-week Journey into Construction course with Simpson B
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Plans to breathe new life into one of Scotland’s last remaining flax industry buildings have been given a funding boost from the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme. The former Silverburn Flax Mill in Leven’s Silverburn Park is to be transformed over the coming years as FEAT (Fife Empl
Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital Ltd has acquired Highland construction company WGC (Scotland) Ltd. Following the acquisition - which will see WGC continue as a standalone entity within the group - GEG Capital will support the existing management team to target growth in the social housi
Thorntons has strengthened its specialist property teams with the promotion of three new partners. Nicola McCafferty in Dundee and Aimee Gibbons in Glasgow have been appointed as commercial real estate partners while Hannah Fraser in Edinburgh has been elevated to residential property partner.
Plans for the new Orbiston Community Hub in Bellshill are making progress with two community engagement events organised to allow residents to find out more about the project. The hub will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the whole community and will include:
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed the land for its next development of private and affordable homes in Winchburgh has been acquired.
Quarterly investment volumes into Scottish commercial real estate reached £460 million in Q1 2022, up from £380m a year ago, according to Colliers’ latest Scottish Snapshot. According to Colliers, at £140m, retail investment accounted for 30% of all activity by value.
Commercial property specialist JLL has expanded its Edinburgh office agency team with the appointment of a new associate. Sara Dudgeon joins JLL following four years working in the Scottish commercial property market as a senior surveyor at CuthbertWhite. She specialised in landlord and tenant repre
Industry body Scottish Renewables has launched a new campaign calling on the Scottish Government to deliver crucial support for the country's low-carbon supply chain – or risk home-grown firms missing out on lucrative contracts. The campaign, Supporting Scotland’s Renewable Energy Supply
The former St Rollox Locomotive Works in Springburn has been listed at Category B by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in recognition of its special architectural and historic interest. St Rollox Works is significant as a rare surviving example of a late 19th century locomotive works in
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has teamed up with Ford to 'Make it Visible' – a new high-visibility campaign using higher-viz safety vests to grab attention and point people in the direction of help when needed. The commercial vehicle provider is stepping in to help combat the is
Plans have been finalised for 119 homes for private sale at Ferry Village, Braehead.
Flamingo Land has submitted its outline planning submission to build a £40 million sustainable world-class tourist destination in Balloch, Loch Lomond. This major milestone comes following nearly 12 months of extensive community liaison and consultation which has led to a number of fundamental


