Muir Homes appoints new managing director
MUIR Homes has appointed Robert Herd as the firm's new MD.
Having originally joined the housebuilder as a site manager, he rose through the ranks...
Conflict avoidance milestone marks ‘massive step forward’ for construction sector
THE UK construction industry has taken a ‘massive step forward’ after NEC released a new conflict avoidance practice note.
That’s the view of experienced construction...
Glasgow Whisky gets green light to upgrade Speyside Distillery
A whisky distillery that featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is set to be transformed into a low-carbon operation after securing...
Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’
SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
Multi-million-pound renovation of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls completed
CLARK Contracts has completed a £3.9 million refurbishment of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls in Glasgow.
An official event was held to mark the moment,...
Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’
SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged...
Football legend tackles mental health issues in construction
RANGERS and England football legend Trevor Steven is urging Scottish construction businesses to register their interest in a new mental health programme he is...
Competition breeds excellence for housebuilder in Wallyford
AWARD-winning Dandara has hailed the transformational impact that new developments can have on communities, as work gathers pace at its latest site, The Pines,...
Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth
GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm.
New MD David...
‘Uniquely challenging’ scaffold project complete at Stirlingshire water treatment works
JR Scaffold has carried out what it described as a 'uniquely challenging' project at Touch Water Treatment Works near Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire.
The team installed...
Delivery partners named for £450m investment in north of Scotland’s electricity system
SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed the companies that will deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity...
Granton regeneration marks milestone with opening of new park within former gasholder
A new park has been officially opened in Edinburgh as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
The Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored...
‘Revised’ Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward later this year
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a 'revised' Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
Acting minister...
38 firms secure place on planned works framework for Scottish councils and housing associations
38 contractors have joined a £380 million framework to supply and install maintenance works to Scottish councils and housing associations over four years.
PfH Scotland...
Peel Ports Group appoints 18 contractors to £750m construction framework
PEEL Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of works across the UK and...
Robertson Partnership Homes appoints new MD
ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has announced the appointment of John Baggley as its new MD.
He joins from CCG (Scotland) Ltd, where he was a board...
Estimated completion date for Aurs Road project delayed until spring 2026
EAST Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised estimated completion date of spring 2026 for its Aurs Road improvement project.
Work is currently underway to transform...
Story Scotland launches new transportation division
STORY Scotland has launched a dedicated transportation division to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. The move follows the launch of a...
Land purchase paves the way for new 50-bedroom care home in Clarkston
MORRISON Community Care (CCG3) Holdco has completed the purchase of land at Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston, paving the way for a new 50-bedroom...
