Tillicoultry bricklayer takes top tradesperson title
A Tillicoultry bricklayer has fought off competition from thousands of entries to be crowned Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2016.
Richie Maxwell (30) won the competition, organised by Screwfix,...
APS reveals awards shortlist
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has unveiled the shortlist of successful entries for the National CDM and Student Designer Awards.
The organisation said a record number...
College on course for top sustainability award
THE South Lanarkshire College Low Carbon Teaching Building is in the running for a prestigious Green Gown Award, which rewards sustainability in the education sector.
The building,...
Saltire Society Housing Design Awards set the benchmark
A remodelled farm in the Borders and Glasgow's Athletes' Village were among the winners at the 2016 Saltire Society Housing Design Awards.
The awards, which have...
Stewart Milne duo scoop awards
Two Stewart Milne Homes employees have scooped awards at the Trade Awards 2016.
Senior site manager Greg Thompson of Premnay, Aberdeenshire was awarded a High...
Talented architects honoured with Lifetime Achievement prize
Tom Elder FRIAS and Dick Cannon FRIAS received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual RIAS Awards Dinner in Glasgow.
RIAS said the award is given "to...
Notable Scots celebrated with Honorary Fellowships
FOUR distinguished Scots received Honorary Fellowships of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland at the annual RIAS Centenary and Awards Dinner in Glasgow this week.
Film composer,...
Shortlist revealed for 2016 Saltire Society Housing Design Awards
THE shortlists have been announced for this year’s Saltire Society Housing Design Awards.
The winners in each of the five categories, along with the recipient of the Saltire Medal,...
Bellway manager scoops Health and Safety award for Stepps site
Bellway site manager, George Carty, has scooped an award for his work at The Marches development in Stepps.
George, from Cumbernauld, has been awarded his...
Richard and Starling collect Contractor award
Scottish preservation company, Richardson and Starling, was recently awarded a Contractor of the Year award.
The firm, which is part of Scottish construction sub-contractor, the...
APS calls for CDM Awards entries
The Association for Project Safety (APS) is calling for entries for its ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards.
Entries will close on Tuesday 31...
Four sites share top CCS award
FOUR sites have shared the title of Most Considerate Site at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s (CSS) 2016 National Site Awards.
Costain, Gentoo Construction, Robert Woodhead Ltd...
Top contractor accolade for Graham Construction
GRAHAM Construction was recently named 'Contractor of the Year' at the NEC Awards in London for its work in providing health care facilities throughout Scotland.
Having been...
MacRoberts partner honoured by CIOB
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has presented Neil Kelly, head of construction at MacRoberts LLP, with its Open Award for services to the...
Hospitals bag top property prize
GLASGOW’S Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) recently landed a top international award.
The landmark facility won the MIPIM...
Pennywell project earns regeneration recognition
THE Pennywell Living team has celebrated winning the Regeneration prize at the 2016 RICS Scotland Awards.
The Edinburgh project, which is being delivered by Urban Union in...
City of Glasgow College claims top Design Innovation prize
CITY of Glasgow College’s Riverside Campus has scooped the top prize for Design through Innovation at the RICS Awards in Scotland.
Designed by Michael Laird Architects and Reiach...
Further recognition for Helensburgh regeneration project
THE transformation of Helensburgh’s town centre public realm has received more recognition after being shortlisted for a Scottish Design Award.
Designed by Austin-Smith:Lord, the regeneration project, which...
Profit Track accolade for Esh
ESH Group,which includes Livingston-based Esh Border Construction, has been placed 54 in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100.
The list ranks the UK’s private companies with...
Considerate constructors set for 2016 awards
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry - will be hosting the 2016 National Site...
