Aberdeen City Council and its development partner hub North Scotland have reached financial close for the first phase of a major transformation of the city’s beachfront. Robertson Construction Group has been confirmed as main contractor for the £50 million project to help make the beach
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Glasgow-headquartered architecture firm HOKO has made two bold appointments to accelerate its growth ahead of a Series A funding round next year.
Ayrshire-based charity Freedom Fighters has taken a significant step forward in its mission to help individuals break free from the grip of trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges with the development of a new Trauma Recovery Hub in Ardrossan. As part of the initiative, Troon-headquartered H
Increased innovation is needed to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a major conference heard yesterday. The game-changing impact of transforming existing buildings into new homes, modern business spaces and visitor attractions was a key f
The north east construction industry’s finest are celebrating today as the winners of the 12th annual Trades Awards were announced last night. 14 category winners took to the stage to accept their awards, alongside this year’s Outstanding Contribution recipient.
Edison Group CEO Calum Melville shares his thoughts about the continuing practice of retentions in the UK construction industry, which he argues has been a source of conflict for too long and calls for governments to act. Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contr
Scottish companies Kenoteq and Brewster Brothers are collaborating on reducing both waste and carbon emissions at the start of National Recycling Week (Oct 14th-20th 2024). Brewster Brothers operates two state-of-the-art recycling plants in Central Scotland, recycling construction, demolition a
Thomas & Adamson's Zander Muego speaks to Colin Cardwell about his journey to Egis Group via the Middle East. Scalability is a perennial problem for many companies in Scotland. How to exploit new markets, grow more efficiently and expand market presence? For property and construction consultancy
Matthew Jackson, associate director at Scottish Futures Trust, highlights why the right location is crucial for EV chargers to be effective. When you picture the perfect holiday, what comes to mind? For me, it usually involves a road trip through rural Scotland with my family using our electric car.
New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of the biggest drivers of social value generation in the UK construction industry, with job creation measures making up 16.4% of the total amount of social value generated in 2023, more than doubling since 2022 (8%).
Springfield Properties has returned to paying dividends earlier than expected as a result of its focus on debt reduction over the past year and its confidence in a recovering sales market. Announcing its FY24 results to 31 May, the group confirmed it is on track to report results for FY25 in line wi
A Musselburgh development by independent homebuilder Dundas has been nominated at a prestigious property award ceremony taking place in Glasgow next month. ‘The Wireworks’ hopes to scoop up one of the top prizes after it was shortlisted in the ‘Apartment of the Year’ category
More than thirty North East construction businesses are celebrating as finalists for this year’s Trades Awards have been unveiled. Hosted by the creative marketing agency Mearns & Gill, the event continues to shine a spotlight on the remarkable people, projects, and companies working acros
Detached homes are the most popular among people moving home as buyers seek more privacy and space, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Home Mover Review.
Perth tradesman Davie Birrell has bowed out after clocking up 50 years with family firm Bannerman Decorators. Bill Bannerman, who took him on as an apprentice in 1974, interrupted his 94th birthday celebrations to join son and third generation partner Ewan at the firm’s Dunkeld Road Colour Stu


