Tradespeople well turned out for work can expect to earn more cash, as nearly half of Brits (45%) will pay more for a well-attired worker, according to new research. A poll from home improvement retailer Wickes showed Brits prefer a well-dressed tradesperson, with almost half (49%) claiming they wou
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Midlothian Council has approved plans for a new primary school to be built on the former site of Newbattle High School in Easthouses. Standing Orders were suspended to alter a previous decision to build 220 affordable homes on the site.
Construction and engineering contractor Taylor and Fraser has completed its redevelopment of the Physicians International Conference Centre at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE). The project was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal at the start of the month.
PBA, now part of Stantec, has recently appointed Graeme Bruce as director M&E to continue the growth of its buildings team in Scotland. He will work closely with the existing M&E and Structures teams in Scotland and other regions to promote our successful multidisciplinary services and
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Fenton Tower Plc
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: CW Properties
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mr Tom Leneghan H. Morris & Company
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: The Merith House Hotel
More than half of housebuilders south of the border increased the rate at which they built new homes over the last year and predict a further rise over the next 12 months, according to a new survey published this week.
Architecture practice Hawkins\Brown has launched a dedicated Scottish studio this week, expanding its presence in the UK beyond existing studios in London and Manchester. The firm will celebrate the opening of Studio Scotland with a launch party and exhibition at The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has called for the Scottish Government to prioritise alternative solutions, including self-build, in order to boost supply and affordability. According to the latest Housing Statistics for Scotland, the Scottish housing market’s chronic undersu
Structural steel specialists J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd has been named as the steel contractor for the expansion to London City Airport. The £500 million City Airport Development Programme (CADP) will see the firm fabricate and erect the structural steelwork as well as design all the env
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mr Stephen Howard
A planning application for the redevelopment of the Aberdeen Market site has been submitted by Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) on behalf of the developer Patrizia. The mixed-use development would include office space, bars and restaurants with connected outdoor seating.
A City of Edinburgh Council committee has voted to take the final business case for the Newhaven tram extension to a meeting of the full council for a final decision. Yesterday’s vote by councillors on the transport and environment committee will see the final made on March 14.


