Scottish Water to put 1,000 apprentices at forefront of transformation plans
APPRENTICES will be 'essential' in making Scottish Water greener and fit for future generations, the utility firm has said.
Over 1,000 new starts are set...
Knight Frank adds new associate to Scottish building consultancy division
KNIGHT Frank has appointed experienced surveyor Gordon Hamilton to its building consultancy division in Scotland.
Based in Edinburgh with a Scotland-wide remit, Gordon has been...
Ogilvie strengthens estimating team with new appointment
OGILVIE Construction has strengthened its estimating team with the appointment of Philip Scott.
Philip brings over 15 years' subcontracting and estimating experience to the role,...
Thomas & Adamson appoints new associate director
THOMAS & Adamson has announced it has strengthened its project management team with the promotion of Andrew Thornton to associate director.
Andrew joined the construction...
hub South East seeks Tier 1B construction contractor supply chain
HUB South East is to launch a new tier 1B construction contractor supply chain, which will predominately focus on residential builds.
The organisation acts as...
Eight construction-related businesses sign-up for latest Build Ayrshire programme
THE second online Build Ayrshire programme, which helps local construction businesses win new work from Tier 1 contractors, is underway.
Eight companies will take part...
Ex-Navy engineer launches boiler repair business
A former Royal Navy helicopter engineer has launched a new boiler repair business in Edinburgh.
Andrew Lamond, who spent four years based at Royal Naval...
Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages
NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...
New report claims majority of tradespeople forced to delay projects
NINE in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report has revealed.
The findings come...
Trade body highlights role of small, local builders in meeting ‘levelling up’ ambitions
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has highlighted the role local builders will play in helping to 'level up' Britain, in response to the...
New appointment for Burnhouse Engineering to boost recent expansion
BURNHOUSE Engineering has announced it has expanded its team to manage new contracts following its relocation to new premises.
The Beith-based firm has appointed Thomas...
CBRE expands building consultancy team with new appointment
REAL estate advisor CBRE has announced it has made another key appointment to its project management and building consultancy department.
Emily Hughes has joined the...
Westminster targets Silicon Valley-inspired innovation accelerator in Glasgow
THE Glasgow City Region has been earmarked as becoming an innovation accelerator in the UK Government's levelling up white paper.
Alongside Greater Manchester and the...
Union pushes for construction worker pay rise to meet ‘galloping’ cost of living
A pay claim has been submitted to the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) seeking a 10% pay increase.
Led by construction union, Unite, it comes...
Highland firms back build of new school playground
TWO Highland construction firms have joined forces to back the build of a new playground at Milton of Leys Primary School in Inverness.
Morrison Construction...
Shepherd lands Scottish Government appointment to auction properties
SHEPHERD Commercial Auctions has announced it has been appointed to market for sale by auction a range of public sector properties on behalf of...
SMEs urged to ready themselves to benefit from public procurement changes
SMEs have been urged to prepare themselves for the UK Government’s planned overhaul of procedures for the awarding of public sector contracts – or...
Construction industry urged to improve efficiency and productivity amidst cost pressures
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction sector needs to act now to boost productivity to help mitigate rising costs of labour and...
Roofers report further growth, but concerns remain over spiralling costs
NEW research has revealed that 43% of roofing contractors expect further growth over the next 12 months, despite 86% experiencing rising material prices in...
Construction employers urged to ‘rethink’ recruitment strategies to attract fresh talent
THE construction industry has been urged to 'rethink' how it attracts its workforce as competition for fresh talent in a challenging labour market hots...
