Scottish-headquartered timber business BSW has acquired the building and supply solutions division of Stoke-on-Trent-based SCA Wood UK, which includes the manufacture and distribution of timber and associated products to the home improvement and builders merchant sectors. The move heralds the beginn
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Having studied planning application trends as a litmus test for whether land supply for housing is running out in Scotland, development & investment manager Jake Poole suggests that while the picture is not bleak across the board just yet, cracks are emerging, and it is a slow ship to turn. In r
North of Scotland commercial property expert FG Burnett has undergone a brand refresh that highlights the firm’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends while building on its rich legacy.
Liz Cameron The Scottish construction industry is showing strong order growth and investment trends driven by housebuilding, the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) said today.
Hamburg's infamous red light district has found an unusual way of fighting back against drunken revellers who urinate on the walls. The streets of St Pauli are lined with trendy bars, clubs and music venues - as well as brothels - which attract more than 20 million visitors each year.
The prototype e-glove Gloves embedded with tiny sensors are being developed by Nottingham Trent University to help protect construction workers from exposure to vibration.
Workloads for contractors in Scotland civils sector have fallen for the fifth consecutive quarter to reach the lowest level in nine years. The latest Workload Trends Survey, published today by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Scotland (CECA Scotland), warned that conditions have deterio
A steep decline in resourcing for Scottish planning authorities over the last decade has left the profession in a precarious position, new research by Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has concluded.
Glasgow's City Centre Task Force (CCTF) has announced plans to review the current model and concept of the 'Style Mile' - Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets - in the face of retail trends and increase in vacant units and sites that indicate the need to move to a mixed-use model in all town and
Hazel Davies from Cruden Homes (East) discusses city living trends and Cruden's brand new stylish development - Waverley Square in Edinburgh. For the last few years, house buyers have been leaving behind urban life to seek fresh pastures in the countryside. They’ve taken advantage of changing
A revealing new report on land trends has brought fresh insights into the dynamics of rural land transactions in Scotland.
A Staffordshire construction worker who was kept off work for months due to an accident has struck gold after winning a £72k Aston Martin Vantage with a 21p raffle ticket.
A new report published today by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has presented a wide body of evidence that explores the challenges and opportunities underpinning the construction skills gap, turning data and forecasts into a clear, accessible view of the whole industry.
As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has recently achieved a major award for its ongoing support for net zero. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Russell Roof Tiles is based on an 11-acre manufacturing site in Lochmaben, (Halleaths) where it
Road safety, surface treatments and line marking specialist WJ Group delivered at least £83 million in social value in 2023, according to figures released recently.


