The first phase of the £20m Inverclyde Distillery Build is set to begin soon, with the main contractor recently announced. The Inverclyde Distillery Build is a major new development that will bring jobs and investment to the area. The first phase of the project is set to begin soon, with the main contractor recently announced. …
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council selects George Cox and Sons Ltd to deliver the £3 million project Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the award of a new contract for the construction of the South Heywood Link Road Phase 2. The contract was awarded to George Cox and Sons Ltd, a civil engineering contractor based in …
The construction and services group recovers from losses and achieves a 3.9% operating margin Kier Group, one of the UK’s leading construction and services companies, has announced its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2023. The group has reported a significant increase in profits and a reduction in debt, as well as an …
The investor-backed group adds Jefferies to its portfolio, joining LCB Group and Osborne Property Services Cardo Group, a new player in the social housing maintenance sector, has completed its third acquisition in four months. The group has bought Jefferies, a West Midlands-based contractor that specialises in building repairs and improvements for social housing clients. Jefferies …
The experienced land buyer will help the house builder secure new sites and deliver quality homes for Persimmon Persimmon North Scotland has appointed Kate Naro as its new senior land manager. Naro will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new land opportunities for the house builder, as well as managing the existing land portfolio. Naro …
The £95 million project will provide affordable and sustainable accommodation for students in the city Unite Students, the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation, has announced a deal to deliver an 800-bed development in Glasgow. The project is part of the High Street goods yard site masterplan, which aims to transform a derelict area into …
Dangerous concrete found in 17 Scottish fire and police buildings The substance, known as RAAC, can cause roof collapse and poses a risk to staff and public safety A substance that can cause roofs to collapse has been discovered in 17 fire and police stations across Scotland. The substance, known as reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), …
Richard Tucker brings over 20 years of experience in environmental management and carbon reduction Green Box Thinking, a carbon management consultancy based in England, has announced the appointment of Richard Tucker as its new associate director. Tucker will be responsible for developing the company’s presence and services in Scotland, where he sees a growing demand …
The new development will replace an old building and feature zero-gas heating, triple glazing and solar panels Stirling Council has joined forces with The JR Group, a private developer, to build a new housing development at Glasgow Road in Stirling. The project will consist of one and two-bedroom cottage flats that will be more energy-efficient …
Transforming the Heart of the Town: From Retail to Residential, Civic, and Commercial Spaces The blueprint for East Kilbride’s town centre foresees a dramatic transformation to counteract the swift downturn of physical retail that has impacted town centres nationwide. The plan is to breathe new life into the town by creating a vibrant blend of …