Scottish Construction Now
Jun 3, 2012 · Miller Homes has appointed former Redrow PLC chair Richard Akers as its new chair. Mr Akers brings a wealth of leadership experience and sector insight to the role, having spent his career in the property and land acquisition industry, including twenty years with Land Securities, and another nearly
Orbex halts work on Sutherland spaceport - Scottish Construction …
Dec 10, 2024 · Small launch vehicle developer Orbex has paused the construction of its £17 million spaceport in Sutherland in favour of using a rival facility in the Shetland Islands. Sutherland Spaceport was first granted planning permission in 2020 …
Dandara joins Homes for Nature pledge | Scottish Construction Now
Dec 12, 2024 · Dandara is currently working on sites where there is a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirement. The priority for these sites is to follow the BNG mitigation hierarchy to deliver significant on-site enhancements, before examining off-site opportunities.
HES-trained stonemason scoops national award
Dec 9, 2024 · An apprentice stonemason at John Laidlaw and Son in Jedburgh who trained at the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Stirling Skills Training Centre, has seen off competitors from across the UK to be crowned winner of the Stonemasonry competition at this year’s SkillBuild National Finals. Lewis
Glasgow stations to benefit from £5m platform improvements
Dec 9, 2024 · Engineers will start upgrades to Alexandra Parade in January while the Hillington West improvements are scheduled to commence in February. Alexandra Parade, on the Springburn branch of the North Clyde Line, will undergo a £1.75m upgrade, including the demolition and rebuild of platform 1.
Draft orders published for new Laurencekirk railway overbridge
Dec 9, 2024 · “I would encourage locals and road users to visit the virtual exhibition to find out more. “When completed, the new grade separated junction will improve safety and help reduce delays for all who cross or turn at the busy A90 junction to the south of the town.
BCIS: Reports rise in construction input costs in Scotland
Dec 6, 2024 · Construction input costs in Scotland increased by an average of 4% in the year to 4Q 2024, according to a contractors’ panel established by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). The BCIS Scottish Contractors Panel was formed to help monitor quarterly movement in costs, i.e. the prices
Six UK engineering firms join forces to launch reuse collective
Dec 9, 2024 · Six major UK engineering firms have launched The Engineers Reuse Collective (tERC), a not-for-profit group committed to accelerating reuse in the built environment to support the transition of the UK’s construction industry to net zero carbon. The first of its kind, the group convened due to g
Details unveiled for BREEAM Awards 2025 | Scottish Construction …
4 days ago · The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced details for its 2025 BREEAM Awards – a celebration of the projects and organisations leading the way in sustainable building design, development and management. The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday 5th June at The Peninsula Hotel in ...
RIAS unveils 17-strong shortlist for 2024 Awards
Feb 26, 2024 · Every project on the shortlist will be visited by the 2024 RIAS Awards jury, which is chaired by Nick Hayhurst (director, Hayhurst and Co) and also includes Simon Branson (partner architect, Honey Architecture), Catriona Hill (partner, Oberlanders Architects) and Daisy Narayanan MBE (head of placemaking and mobility, City of Edinburgh Council).