Edison Group founder launches charitable foundation
A new charitable foundation has been launched by Scottish businessman, Calum Melville, whose fast-growing Edison Group has been acquiring companies throughout the UK construction...
Manufacturer earns accreditation for sustainability progress
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has received Planet Mark Business Certification, an accreditation firms can use to report on its carbon footprint and demonstrate sustainability progress.
The concrete...
Network Rail takes advantage of ‘once in a generation’ access to key line
NETWORK Rail has taken advantage of 'once in a generation' access to the West Coast Mainline and invested over £2 million in boosting its...
Finishing touches underway on £25m Cairngorm funicular railway project
FINISHING touches are being undertaken on the Cairngorm Mountain funicular railway following its reopening in January.
Balfour Beatty led what has been described as one...
Ground broken at new Bellshill warehouse development
WEST Ranga Management has revealed that ground has been broken on its Connect-70 warehouse development in Bellshill.
Muir Construction has been appointed main contractor and...
Glasgow event celebrates role of women in construction
BUILDING products distributor CCF recently teamed up with mineral wool insulation specialist ROCKWOOL to host an event in Glasgow celebrating women in construction.
The event...
‘Prominent’ Glasgow east end site launched to market
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced the launch to market of Glasgow Gait, described as a 'prominent' development opportunity in the east end of...
Historic construction firm confirms board reshuffle following retirements
VEITCHI Group has announced changes to its corporate board structure following a double retirement.
The Cambuslang-based business revealed it is also planning a drive for...
Dundee to get shared repairs app used by over 2,000 people in Edinburgh
AN application used in cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh to allow homeowners to carry out repairs of shared elements in their housing block is...
Preferred option revealed for Rest and Be Thankful challenges
THE construction of a debris flow shelter has been announced as the preferred option for a long-term solution to the challenges at the A83...
Lift installed at Glasgow train station
THE installation of a lift at Glasgow's Anderston Station has been completed as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve the Argyle line.
The wider...
Crewless maintenance vessels could support offshore wind farm repairs
ELECTRIC remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium.
It comes in...
DM Hall expands into England for first time with new acquisition
DM Hall has announced plans to expand into the wider UK for the first time with the acquisition of Cumbria-based chartered surveyors Hyde Harrington.
The...
Labour challenges persist as roofing workloads rise
THE State of the Roofing Industry survey from NFRC and Glenigan for Q1 of 2023 indicates that roofing contractors’ workload grew once again in...
Women in Property Central Scotland Student Awards winners announced
THE Women in Property Central Scotland Student Awards has been held at a sold out event at Citation in Glasgow.
11 students took part in...
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Environmental strategy must be more than just a box-ticking exercise
By Mark Murphy, chief risk officer, Donaldson Group
As a business that originated in sustainable forest products, it’s no surprise that we are focused on...
