CITB reports huge rise in young people seeking information about construction careers
NEW research from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that more young people are showing an interest in construction-related careers.
The training body...
Balfour Beatty chief launches Founder’s Pledge to support young workers
BALFOUR Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn has marked the 10th anniversary of The 5% Club with the launch of his Founder’s Pledge, aimed at...
Green light for major new mixed-use Edinburgh development
PLANS for the build of a mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the go ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The...
Spring budget: construction industry offers mixed response
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced that relaxing immigration rules to address 'chronic' skills shortages in the construction industry are a welcome...
Best Practice Guide tipped to help transform construction sector pay issues
A new Best Practice Guide (BPG) for Scotland’s construction industry has been tipped to significantly improve long-standing payment issues which have blighted the sector.
Issued...
Sighthill Bridge opening will mark major regeneration milestone
THE Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public, Glasgow City Council has confirmed.
The cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge, delivered by...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week ends, but the work must go on
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
AS Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 comes to a close, our work in devising ways to...
Goodstone Living appoints McAleer & Rushe to build Leith BTR scheme
GOODSTONE Living has appointed McAleer & Rushe to build at least 338 homes for its next generation build-to-rent residential scheme in Leith.
The waterfront project,...
Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations
TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...
First minister officially opens City Building’s new sustainable training college
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened City Building’s new training college in Glasgow.
The design features solar panels which will provide enough energy to...
‘Groundbreaking’ Passivhaus school project gathers pace
WORK is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
Bellshill construction business secures funding to boost green credentials
BELLSHILL-based construction firm LS Contracts has secured a six-figure funding sum from UKSE to help accelerate its sustainability credentials.
The company has enjoyed steady growth...
Next generation of women in construction celebrated at flagship Glasgow project
GRAHAM is shining a light on the 'invaluable' academic and workplace opportunities it provides to encourage people from non-traditional routes into construction.
It comes ahead...
Allied Surveyors Scotland acquires Edinburgh Commercial Property
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has acquired the business and goodwill interests of Edinburgh Commercial Property (ECP).
Leith-based ECP, which has been led by founder and owner...
Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive
SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country.
The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...
Build of new station underway on £116m Levenmouth line
WORK has commenced on the build of the new Leven Train Station as part of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project.
It is one...
Revised plans launched for £40m Loch Lomond tourist resort
REVISED plans for a proposed £40 million tourism destination at Loch Lomond have been submitted.
It comes following ongoing community feedback on the Lomond Banks...
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s £4.75m hub topped out
THE topping out of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc's (MSIP) 'flagship' Innovation Hub has taken place in Dundee.
Built by Robertson Construction Tayside, the £4.75 million...
Housebuilder posts increased revenue as interim financial results revealed
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported an 85% increase in revenue to £161.9 million for the six-months ending November 2022, compared with the same period 12...
