Momentum growing over protection of title for electricians

THE campaign for protection of title for electricians has received the backing of the UK's largest union. Trade body SELECT commissioned a report on the...
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Scotland sees 9% decrease in housebuilding starts

THERE was a 9% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 7% reduction in completions between 2023 and 2024, the Scottish Government's quarterly...

RLF Scotland on course for bumper year

2015 is shaping up to be a year of growth for RLF Scotland, with over £400 million of Cost and Project Management Consultancy projects...
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Advanced Building Contractors caps record year with leadership changes

ADVANCED Building Contractors (ABC) has announced changes to its leadership team to propel further growth. The firm said strong demand for its services, in particular...

Union warns of ‘lessons not learned’ on anniversary of Carillion collapse

ON the second anniversary of the collapse of Carillion, Unite has warned that lessons haven't been learned and workers still face the threat of...

More ‘positive’ times lie ahead for Scottish investment market

NEW research has uncovered positive news for the Scottish investment market. Lismore Real Estate Advisors’ quarterly review showed that transaction volumes in quarter two have...

CICV Forum welcomes appointment of new Construction Leadership Forum chair

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed the new chair of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) - Scottish Government minister Ivan McKee. At...

Balfour Beatty’s Scottish MD joins Construction Scotland’s leadership group

Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland MD Hector MacAulay has become the latest appointee to Construction Scotland's Industry Leadership Group (ILG).

New course launches for drone operators in construction sector

The UK’s first training course for industrial drone operators has been launched by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).

Easing of Scotland’s Covid restrictions sees change to self-isolation rules

CLOSE contacts of people who have tested positive for Covid-19 will no longer be automatically required to self-isolate for ten days from August 9,...

A new name for architecture practice as business targets UK-wide expansion

AN Edinburgh-based employee-owned architecture practice is rebranding and targeting a period of growth as it eyes expansion throughout the UK. Founded in 1994, AMA Studio...
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Plumbing and heating profession faces ‘critical’ shortage of skilled workers

THE latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a 'critical' shortage of skilled workers. Three consecutive quarters of...

Thomas & Adamson confirms raft of senior promotions

THOMAS & Adamson has announced a raft of promotions designed to support the company’s growth plans. London-based David Lane and Glasgow-based Heather Holbrook have both been promoted...
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Procast to provide key services on decarbonisation and renewables framework

SCOTTISH principal contractor Procast Group is set to take a key role on an £800 million decarbonisation and renewables framework in the Midlands. The firm...

Fife timber specialist snaps up Cambridge Roof Truss

FIFE-headquartered Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE) has announced the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss. The firm said the "strategic acquisition" will supplement DTE's existing product offering across...
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Fleming Timber Structures announces hat-trick of new business wins

FLEMING Timber Structures has announced three new contract wins for a variety of main contractors across Scotland. Spanning education, sport and funeral care, the...

Two ‘iconic’ Glasgow buildings go up for sale

CBRE has announced it has been instructed to market two buildings on Glasgow's Blythswood Square for sale on behalf of Marshall CDP. Mackintosh House at...

ACE chief executive to leave for senior role at Mace

THE Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced chief executive Hannah Vickers is stepping down to join consultancy and construction firm, Mace. She will join...

Muir Group celebrates 50 years in business

FAMILY-owned construction and property firm, Muir Group, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at an event in Edinburgh featuring speeches from chairman John Muir and...

Wallace Whittle backs youngsters with pay commitment

WALLACE Whittle has revealed that its WW:Academy junior level 2 staff are being paid an average of 40% above the minimum wage. The firm said...