Lochlie Construction Group earns double certification for fire door safety
MULTI-trade principal contractor Lochlie Construction Group has announced that the company has officially achieved BM TRADA Q-Mark certification for both Fire Door Installation (STD052)...
RJ McLeod investment helps expand Construction Aware initiative
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce, supported by Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow (DYW Glasgow), has begun the third phase of Construction Aware following an investment...
British steelmakers face ‘severe disadvantage’ due to UK electricity prices
ELECTRICITY prices in the UK are putting British steelmakers at an 'increasingly severe' disadvantage, a new UK Steel report has warned.
The report, Competitive electricity...
Petition gives public the chance to have a say on electric sector regulation
THE Scottish public will have the chance to add their voice to the debate on electrical sector regulation after a petition was launched asking...
56 suppliers earn place on new major construction works framework
56 suppliers have been named by Pagabo for the new National Framework for Major Works 2026.
Across five lots, the framework includes major players in...
Queen Margaret University eyes solar scheme at Musselburgh campus
A proposed solar panel scheme at Queen Margaret University's (QMU) Musselburgh campus could generate around 25% of the learning institute's annual electricity needs.
QMU has...
Glasgow launches £1m grant scheme to bring vacant listed buildings back into use
GLASGOW has launched a new £1 million grant scheme to help owners bring vacant listed buildings across the city back into productive use.
The Heritage...
Contractors sought for £900m public sector refurbishment framework in Scotland
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has opened applications for a new £900 million framework, which is designed to support housing and building repairs.
The Refurbishment...
Peel Ports Group appoints new CEO
PEEL Ports Group has announced that David Huck has been appointed as the company's new group CEO.
He will lead the business, which generates £820...
Scottish public asked to help shape permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth
THE Scottish Government has invited the public to help shape a permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth.
An online engagement portal gives people the opportunity to...
RIAS warns safety levy risks adding further costs to developments
THE Scottish Government has been urged to ensure that the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy does not inadvertently undermine housing delivery, regeneration, and climate...
UHI Inverness delivers specialist course to local workforce of global firm
UHI Inverness has delivered a specialist trainer course to the local workforce of a global subsea power cable manufacturer.
Staff from Japan-headquartered Sumitomo, which is...
RJ McLeod praised for delivery of junction at Center Parcs’ first Scottish resort
RJ McLeod has completed the new A7 junction that will provide access to Center Parcs Scottish Borders.
The junction, which connects the A7 with the...
Plans approved for access road to new University Hospital Monklands
PLANNING permission has been granted for an access road to the new University Hospital Monklands in Wester Moffat.
North Lanarkshire Council has given the green...
SELECT ‘deeply honoured’ to receive special ECA award
SELECT has been honoured with a special award from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) as part of the organisation’s 125th anniversary celebrations.
Scotland’s largest construction trade...
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Infrastructure first: building the foundations for sustainable growth
By Rowan Carmichael, a project manager at Clyde Gateway
LAST week, Clyde Gateway welcomed delegates from the IWA World Water Congress to Dalmarnock, Shawfield and...
