‘Groundbreaking’ suicide prevention programme to launch for Scottish construction industry
BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has joined forces with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to create a new suicide prevention training...
Cruden Group shows sustainable credentials with new green energy deal
THE Cruden Group has agreed a three-year enhanced green energy supply contract with ScottishPower, which means the firm will buy electricity that comes from...
Recruitment and training remain vital to keep pace with construction demand
SCOTLAND’S construction sector is well placed to benefit from a strong pipeline of projects, but employers will have to grapple with an increasingly competitive...
Plumbing and heating businesses ‘being priced out of apprenticeships’
SCOTLAND'S plumbing and heating profession is warning that skills shortages and safety risks will grow without reform.
The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has published...
CITB simplifies access to construction training funds
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...
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...
Construction apprentice numbers rise in Scotland for seventh successive year
NEW research has shown that recruitment of Scottish construction apprentices has grown for the seventh year in a row.
Figures released by the Construction Industry Training...
Fresh funding announced to tackle construction skills gap in rural areas
SCOTLAND'S rural areas are to receive a welcome boost after the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced that the Scottish construction sector is to...
Engineering experts to assess feasibility of fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland
TWO engineering experts have been appointed on behalf of the UK Government to lead a study into the feasibility of a fixed link between...
Built environment sector at ‘tipping point’ for skills capacity in face of net zero...
A new report has claimed the UK's net zero ambitions are being hindered by an acute skills shortage that hampers the design, development, supply, installation,...
ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’
ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure.
Mr Westland also stressed the...
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...
Housebuilder announces raft of senior changes
BARRATT Homes has announced a raft of promotions and senior appointments as part of the housebuilder's growth strategy.
Development director Mansoor Ali from the East...
Builders warn that home ownership aspiration is “being stifled”
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding industry has warned that the aspirations of many people to own their home are being "stifled".
A Bank of Scotland survey has highlighted that two-fifths...
Forster Group confirms trio of senior promotions
SOLAR and roofing services specialist Forster Group has announced three promotions to its senior team as the company continues to see an increase in...
ISG secures £20m hotel contracts
ISG has landed two contracts in Edinburgh with a combined value of £20 million.
The firm has been appointed by TH Real Estate to create the country’s newest...
Scots construction sites open doors to help attract new workers
NINETEEN Scottish construction sites will welcome members of the public as part of a week-long campaign to attract more people into the industry.
Open Doors...
£4.5m project tipped to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a £4.5 million project to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig.
The investment will prepare a new development for employers,...
Construction forecast tool tipped to support industry investment and jobs
A new online tool has been launched, designed to give the Scottish construction industry greater clarity of future public sector projects.
The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool...
Outline planning application submitted for £205m Glasgow waterside development
PLANS have been submitted for a new £205 million Glasgow waterside neighbourhood.
A partnership between build-to-rent specialist Moda Living, investor Osborne + Co and MRP,...
