Scotland earns top marks for education construction projects
THE latest Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI, the construction industry intelligence provider, shows that Scotland is currently top of the class when it...
SSEN Transmission awards major contract for Aberdeenshire project
SSEN Transmission has awarded a major contract to BAM and Siemens Energy as part of the delivery of its Greens substation project in Aberdeenshire.
BAM...
Balfour Beatty appointed to £500m Scottish civil engineering framework
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed to a four-year £500 million civil engineering framework for Scotland.
Scape Group, the public sector procurement specialist, said the framework will provide...
CITB confirms Scottish investment to attract and retain new workers
CITB has announced it is investing £3 million into Scottish construction to support people at the beginning of their careers and increase job retention.
The...
Contractor to host Meet the Buyer event in Fife
THE JR Group is to welcome local SMEs to a Meet the Buyer event in Fife as it looks for local businesses to help...
Roof tile manufacturer officially opens £2 million upgraded plant
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially unveiled its new £2 million upgraded utility plant at its site at Lochmaben.
The project...
New engineering services alliance tipped to help drive positive change
THE UK engineering services sector is launching a new industry alliance designed to be an 'agent for positive change' and support the delivery of...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
Balfour Beatty ‘on track to deliver earnings growth’ in 2024
BALFOUR Beatty expects its order book to grow by over 5% this financial year, driven by momentum in markets including UK energy and US...
INSUREPAIR Glasgow expansion set to deliver jobs boost
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-based fire and flood restoration specialist, has announced it is expanding into Glasgow in a move set to create up to 15...
Trade body’s digital annual report highlights response to Covid crisis
TRADE body SELECT has released its first ever digital annual report, outlining how the organisation has dealt with one of the most challenging years...
Highland wind farms expected to contribute £485m to UK economy
FOUR wind farms in the Highlands are expected to contribute £485 million to the UK economy over their operational life, SSE Renewables has revealed...
Many Scottish firms ‘unprepared’ for new fraud prevention obligations
THE UK’s new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence comes into force today, but many Scottish businesses remain 'underprepared' to comply with their legal obligations,...
Fife specialist flooring contractor targets recruitment drive this year
FIFE-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is marking its 10th anniversary with plans to increase the workforce by more...
CMS Trade appoints new general manager to boost growth plans
JIM Walker has been appointed general manager at trade window and door fabricator CMS Trade.
With more than 15 years’ experience in the manufacture and...
Cairngorms regeneration project secures £507,000 for affordable homes in Tomintoul
The Tomintoul and Glenlivet Development Trust (TGDT) has secured the final tranche of funding required to deliver 'much-needed' affordable housing for the local community.
The...
Apprenticeships to see young Shetlanders as first technicians at £566m Viking Wind Farm
FOUR young Shetlanders have hailed SSE Renewables and Vestas for the opportunity to build a career whilst staying in their local community.
Anna McDowall (16),...
Housebuilder in ‘very strong’ position to meet demand once business restarts
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has agreed an additional £18 million, 12-month loan facility with Bank of Scotland, increasing the total credit facility to...
Projects delayed due to firms failing to meet credit criteria of energy suppliers
CONSTRUCTION projects are facing 'significant' delays due to companies failing to meet the credit criteria for energy suppliers, Cumbernadul-based USAVE Utility Contracts has warned.
The...
Council calls for ferry tender process to be ‘immediately halted’
INVERCLYDE Council has called for the ferry tender process being carried out by Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL) to be 'immediately halted'.
It comes after the...
