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George Square transformation work to begin in coming weeks

GLASGOW City Council has confirmed that work to transform the city's George Square will begin in the coming weeks. The hoardings which will surround the...
PfH Scotland planned works framework

38 firms secure place on planned works framework for Scottish councils and housing associations

38 contractors have joined a £380 million framework to supply and install maintenance works to Scottish councils and housing associations over four years. PfH Scotland...
Andrew Yule on site with University of Glasgow students, showing them around the Lorne Hotel in Glasgow

Will Rudd appoints new director at Glasgow practice

CIVIL, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has promoted Andrew Yule to the role of director. Andrew has worked in the Glasgow practice for...
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Scotland sees ‘surge’ in Passivhaus certified social housing projects

SCOTLAND has seen a 'surge' in Passivhaus certified social housing projects, according to new data from the Passivhaus Trust. The organisation revealed that over 1,500...
Clark Contracts work with NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Paisley contractor completes duo of projects for NHS Ayrshire & Arran

CLARK Contracts has delivered two recent projects for NHS Ayrshire & Arran for refurbishment works within The Scholars, Kilmarnock and to Stewarton Medical Practice. The...
Underground giant lowered into Edinburgh chamber

Rare footage shows ‘underground giant’ being lowered into Edinburgh chamber

FOOTAGE shot during a Scottish Water operation in Edinburgh has provided a rare glimpse of an underground giant described as vital in keeping the...
Gareth Meardon

Allied Surveyors Scotland promotes new associate director

ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has promoted Gareth Meardon MRICS to the role of associate director. Gareth, who joined the firm in 2021, will head up the...
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NFRC welcomes strong support from Scottish Parliament for roofing priorities

THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has hailed a month of 'strong support' for roofing priorities across the Scottish Parliament. MSPs from across the...
Peter McLaughlin, Procast

Procast marks milestone with raft of new contracts in north of Scotland

PROCAST Group is celebrating one year since establishing a permanent base in Aberdeen with a raft of new contract wins in the north of...
Ollie O’Neill, Apex Roofing Contracts

Growing Edinburgh roofing contractor appoints trainee surveyor

EDINBURGH-based Apex Roofing Contracts has announced it is strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals with the appointment of trainee...
Port of Greenock

Peel Ports Group appoints 18 contractors to £750m construction framework

PEEL Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of works across the UK and...
John Baggley, Robertson Partnership Homes

Robertson Partnership Homes appoints new MD

ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has announced the appointment of John Baggley as its new MD. He joins from CCG (Scotland) Ltd, where he was a board...
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BAE Systems to launch new returners programme in Scotland

ENGINEERS and STEM professionals across Scotland who are struggling to return to the sector following career breaks can benefit from a new returners programme...
Lesley Anderson

‘Transformative’ decarbonisation framework to be showcased at public sector event

PUBLIC sector organisations across Scotland will attend an event later this month designed to highlight new approaches on making 'greener' and more energy-efficient buildings. Taking...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

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Billy Kirkwood, Scottish Building Federation

Construction’s apprenticeship concerns: rising costs threaten skills pipeline

Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on craft apprentices EARLIER...

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