Scottish-based Procast Group has been commissioned to work on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands. The principal contractor will work on the Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) Healthy Homes Framework, a four-year model which boasts 200 c
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Colorado Construction has highlighted "the power of networks" after agreeing to take on a joinery apprentice who was being made redundant. West Lothian College sent a plea via the West Lothian Construction Forum for a new employer to offer Jack Jenkins, one of its SVQ students, a joinery apprentices
West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has launched its landmark development of 90 highly energy-efficient mid-market rent homes at Dundashill, Glasgow. The launch comes the same week as the development was shortlisted for two prestigious national awards: Scottish Home Awards’ Housing Reg
Retail Trust has begun a £1 million renovation of its Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate in Newton Mearns to create a new community hub for older people and the community across East Renfrewshire. The project, delivered by Clark Contracts, will see three disused spaces within the estate’s Cro
The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has released a comprehensive guide on digital building logbooks, aimed at bolstering retrofit initiatives nationwide. These logbooks, initially utilised in legal and conveyancing sectors, hold potential to encompass detailed information and retrofit plans for every ho
More landlords predict Scotland will attract the most residential property investment outside of London and the South East in the next three years, according to RSM UK’s Real Estate 360 survey. Research commissioned by the audit, tax and consulting firm shows that 14% of landlords believe Scot
The Association for Rental Living (ARL – formerly UKAA) has appointed Iain Murray as its new chair of the ARL Scotland Hub. Mr Murray, head of operational living at Bidwells, will succeed Gillian McLees on 10 May 2024, following the living asset specialist’s two-year tenure as chair of t
Almost half of the UK's small and medium-sized construction firms have warned that their business is on track to make a loss or fall below expected margins in the first three months of 2024, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned. The trade body said 44% of its members reported the strug
Bancon Group has promoted Jamie Tosh to the position of managing director for Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction. In his new position, Jamie Tosh will have responsibility for the company's leadership and development. He will spearhead the implementation of safety protocols ensuring the well-being
Robert Bennet, head of sales and marketing at Rearo, highlights the changing role of the bathroom over the years, and how that has impacted developers and suppliers in the construction industry. The only time most of us give any deep or meaningful thought to our bathrooms is when we are refitting th
Mecalac has appointed a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distributor network. Headquartered in Carlisle, but with dealerships on both sides of the border, Lloyd Ltd will retail Mecalac’s latest range of compact construction equipment across Northern England and Southern and Central Scotland.
Engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle has embarked on a strategic expansion into England with the opening of two new offices in Manchester and Birmingham, complemented by the appointment of a new director. These expansions mark a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory, further so
Glasgow has the largest imbalance between supply and demand for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the UK, requiring 22,000 additional beds in order to fulfil requirements, according to Savills. Edinburgh is also experiencing a considerable shortfall needing an additional 17,000 beds to c
Scottish businesses are being urged to put their names forward to secure a spot on a new major framework worth up to £120 million over four years to support the delivery of crucial retrofitting and decarbonisation works and services. The new retrofit and decarbonisation framework extends beyon
Precision manufacturer Cube Glass has made a series of new hirings and promotions as it continues a sustained period of organic growth. The Cumbernauld-based company, which manufactures and installs aluminium doors and windows, has hired Gary Stevenson as its new project manager and Craig Bennett as

