First National Robotarium CEO appointed
STEWART Miller has been appointed as the first CEO of the National Robotarium, which has been tipped to 'catalyse' innovation and talent development in...
Supply chain issues and price rises hit UK construction output
UK construction output fell by 1.6% in volume terms in July 2021, the latest ONS figures have revealed.
This puts the level of output below...
Housebuilder steps up training opportunities in east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is offering experience and training opportunities in the east of Scotland to help young people pursue careers in construction.
Dandara East Scotland is...
Investment in Scottish floating wind farms could generate £1.5 billion
SCOTLAND could generate £1.5 billion for its economy through investment in floating wind farms, a new report has claimed.
The document said that the offshore...
Council delays project after only attracting one bid
MORAY Council has confirmed that repairs to a road near Keith wont be fixed this year, after the project only attracted one bid.
The A95...
Scottish firms invited to supply chain event for £2bn wind farm
SCOTTISH firms are being invited to an online event to find out about opportunities on the construction of the £2 billion Inch Cape offshore...
‘Unique’ residential development plot marketed in North Berwick
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has announced it has been appointed to sell the former Heugh Reservoir in North Berwick.
Offers over £450,000 are being sought for...
CITB earns sector backing for levy proposals
CITB has announced that construction employers have backed its levy proposals to support skills and training by way of the consensus process.
66% of the...
Tidal energy specialist to press ahead with growth plans after £6.4m investment
EDINBURGH-based tidal energy specialist Nova Innovation has secured £6.4 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to fund manufacturing and distribution of its subsea...
‘Certainty and momentum’ needed to build on COP26 opportunities
THE MD of SELECT has claimed that the construction industry requires 'certainty and momentum' to successfully build on the upcoming COP26 summit.
Speaking at the...
Atkins confirmed as first occupier of Glasgow’s Atlantic Square Building 2
ENGINEERING and project management consultancy Atkins Limited has been announced as the first occupier for Building 2 at Atlantic Square in Glasgow.
A joint venture...
Soben strengthens senior EMEA team with double appointment
GLASGOW-headquartered quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has made two new appointments to its EMEA senior team.
Derek McFarlane joins as EMEA director of...
Builders welcome affordable housing increase but sound warning over materials and costs
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to delivering 10,000 extra affordable homes.
However, the trade body warned of 'deliverability concerns' across...
Dumfries architecture practice adds Passivhaus specialist to its team
AN architecture practice has hired a Passivhaus specialist as it continues to grow its portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries...
Aberdeen panel manufacturer announces first English venture
ABERDEEN-based laminate panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products has announced plans to expand into England with the opening of a distribution centre in Birmingham.
Nu-Style, part of...
Bid specialist launches digital platform to help SMEs with public tenders
AM Bid has announced the creation of its first digital platform designed to help SMEs 'rebound' from pandemic-related challenges.
The bid specialists have spent a...
Construction skills charity completes purchases from East Lothian Council
A construction skills training charity has completed the purchase of Black Bull Close and Backlands Garden from East Lothian Council.
The Ridge provides skill training...
112,000 new UK trade firms created since the pandemic
OVER 112,000 trade firms have been set up in the UK since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.
The study, conducted...
Acquisition of £6.5m Dundee industrial estate completed
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced it has advised joint venture partners Chancerygate and JR Capital on the £6.5 million acquisition of G3 Arrol...
SELECT appoints new director of technical services
BOB Cairney has been appointed as SELECT's new director of technical services, following the retirement of Dave Forrester.
His new role at Scotland's largest construction...
