Burns & McDonnell appoints new UK leader to drive growth
BURNS & McDonnell has appointed Kyle Roberts as its new executive MD for the UK as it looks to expand its presence throughout Britain...
Barratt Redrow appoints new regional MD for Scotland
BARRATT Redrow has announced the appointment of Alison Condie as its new regional MD for Scotland.
Alison previously held the roles of regional director for...
Scotland faces ‘missed opportunity’ if heat in buildings bill is delayed further
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has called for immediate action to stimulate investment in Scotland's future workforce by introducing the heat in buildings bill.
Highlighting...
Bracewell Stirling Consulting makes series of key appointments as new Oban office opens
BRACEWELL Stirling Consulting has made a series of key hires to bolster its team and support the launch of an enhanced master-planning service.
Additionally, the...
Over half of UK adults would do an apprenticeship if starting their career again
51% of UK adults would choose to do an apprenticeship if starting their career again, new research from Network Rail has revealed.
The organisation surveyed...
Glidevale Protect and Superglass confirm new working partnership
BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has announced a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution designed to strengthen the offering for...
Energy Transition Zone helps power Aberdeen industrial property take-up
NEW research has revealed Aberdeen’s Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) accounted for 35% of the city’s take-up from industrial occupiers last year, helping to deliver...
Scottish construction leaders call for action to address ‘green skills’ gaps
CONSTRUCTION leaders from across Scotland have called for industry-wide collaboration to address the nation's ‘green skills’ gap.
A recent gathering at Sustainabuild Assembly, a networking...
Hillington West Railway Station to be revamped in £2.9m project
BOTH platforms at Hillington West Railway Station in Glasgow are to be renewed in a £2.9 million project.
The 190m-long platforms, which Network Rail said...
Work begins at mixed-use development in Linlithgow
WORK is underway to transform vacant and derelict land into a new mixed-use development in Linlithgow.
Located on Edinburgh Road, the 1.6-acre site will be...
FIS appoints technical projects manager
FINISHES and Interiors Sector (FIS), the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has appointed Damian Hill to the new role of...
Gleeds appoints European MD to new group COO role
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that David Johnson will take on the role of chief operating officer (COO) and join the group...
Dandara launches new Wallyford show homes with family living in mind
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has launched two new show homes at its latest development, The Pines in Wallyford, East Lothian.
The site, which was launched for sale...
Housebuilder provides backing for Men’s Shed charity
BELLWAY Homes is supporting Penicuik and District’s Men's Shed, a community social charity based within The Glencorse Centre grounds in Auchendinny.
The Men's Shed is...
‘Significant’ traffic management measures on A9 between Tomatin and Moy to come into effect
WORK to install 'significant' temporary traffic management measures on the A9 between Tomatin and Moy will begin on Monday 10 March, ahead of major...
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Scaffolding is critical to UK’s growth mission
Clive Dickin, CEO of National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), tells Project Scotland about the importance of scaffolders to the overall UK economy
FEW people,...