A loss of momentum in housebuilding and civil engineering has slowed the pace of growth in Britain's construction industry, according to a survey published today. The monthly Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 57.1 after hitting a four-month high of 58.1 in June.
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Andy Kerr, MD of CMS Window Systems receives his EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Award from BBC TV journalist and presenter Jackie Bird CMS Window Systems founder shortlisted for top UK entrepreneurship award
Hillcrest delivers 18 new affordable homes in Edinburgh An eye-catching and much-needed development of 18 new flats for social rent was handed over to delighted tenants in Edinburgh last week.
Plans to regenerate Granton Harbour to the east of the Edinburgh appear to have been dealt a blow after planning officers recommended the rejection of the development. First unveiled at the end of last year, the plan for Granton Harbour includes a 400-berth marina, a larger community boatyard and im
Plans for a new hotel at the heart of the new St James centre development in Edinburgh have been given the green light, despite concerns that its centrepiece ‘ribbon’ design could “damage” the city’s skyline. The Jestico + Whiles designed plan was recommended for refusal as it went before
A group of architects has launched a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of raising almost £2 billion in order to build a lifesize replica of Lord of the Rings city Minas Tirith in the south of England, reports The Telegraph. If they manage to raise the sum within the 60 day limit, fans will then ha
Glenn Allison Housebuilder and timber systems manufacturer, Stewart Milne Group, has had its commitment to high quality developments, safety and customer service recognised with four industry awards.
A new report is to explore how Scotland’s proud engineering tradition can be harnessed to tackle fuel poverty, improve public health, create jobs and slash carbon emissions. Commissioned by the Low Carbon Infrastructure Task Force, which includes key figures from engineering, finance, construction
Work on the new £5 million Girvan and South Carrick leisure and community facility is to begin in January 2016 after planning permission was granted for the project. The new building – a partnership project between South Ayrshire Council and South Carrick Community Leisure (SCCL) – will be site
New designs for a £75 million hotel to be built at the former Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill have been submitted after a public consultation “fundamentally altered” the initial plans. A proposed design for a 160-room development released in March was criticised from heritage gro
St Andrews flats to be redeveloped Muir Walker & Pride Architects and Interior Designers have achieved planning consent for the redevelopment of 16 flats in St Andrews's historic centre.
Julie Scott Payment in the construction industry is regulated by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. The payment regime had an overhaul with the introduction of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act in 2009, which amended the 1996 Act. The provision
£2m refurb plans for James Watt Memorial College Inverclyde Council has submitted a planning application for a £2 million refurbishment of the former James Watt Memorial College in Greenock.
An early artist’s impression of how the site might look Dunedin Canmore submits plans for Edinburgh homes
Stewart Milne Group launches move to revitalise community spaces Stewart Milne Group has launched a campaign to revitalise rundown community spaces such as back yards as part of its 40th or Ruby anniversary celebrations.


