Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Net Zero Home officially launched to help address Scotland’s skill needs
THE Energy Training Academy has announced the opening of its Net Zero Home, which is tipped to help shape the future workforce.
The property is...
Plans submitted for “landmark” Glasgow office development
PLANS have been submitted by Osborne and Co for a 283,000 sq ft Grade A office development in Glasgow city centre.
The firm said the...
Final phase of construction work complete at £20m Prestwick campus
THE final phase of construction work at Prestwick North Education Campus has been completed.
Glenburn Primary, St Ninian’s Primary and the new Prestwick North Early...
Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience named Scotland’s best building
THE £140 million Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience has won the 2019 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.
The Speyside distillery, by Rogers Stirk...
New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan.
Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...
City Building searching for suppliers in £500m framework package
CITY Building has revealed it is searching for new suppliers as the business launches its latest procurement initiative.
The Glasgow construction firm said it is...
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...
Housebuilder confirms two senior promotions in Scotland
CALA Homes has announced the promotion of two senior leaders.
Jennifer Wylie, previously general counsel and a member of the group’s management and group boards,...
Calls grow for a Procurement Ombudsman
A leading construction body has urged the Scottish Government to appoint a Procurement Ombudsman.
RICS appoints RGU visiting professor to chair its Scotland board
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed professor Norman McLennan as chair of the Scotland board.
The visiting professor from Robert Gordon University...
Count us in: new community starts to take shape
COUNTESSWELLS, a unique new community to the west of Aberdeen, is starting to take shape with the first residents now in their homes.
When complete,...
BAM highlights ‘very encouraging’ financial results as business eyes future growth
BAM has announced that its UK civil and construction businesses – BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK – have reported a 'strong performance' for...
Green light for mixed-use Abbeyhill development
PLANNING approval has been granted for a new mixed-use student and residential quarter in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh.
The Abbey Lane development comprises a...
Muir Homes appoints new MD
PETER Shepherd has been appointed as the new MD of Muir Homes, succeeding Paul McKay.
He joins the Fife-based housebuilder following over 30 years’ experience...
Repair experts to counteract skills exodus?
REPAIR specialists could help counteract a skills gap in the UK construction industry following an exodus of EU workers.
That’s the view of Gary Danson,...
Minister wants clarity on AWPR progress
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has requested an 'urgent' meeting with the board members of the contractors delivering the landmark Aberdeen bypass project to...
Action plan aims to increase diversity and inclusion in Scotland’s construction sector
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is marking International Women’s Day by highlighting its work on a National Equity and Inclusion Plan for Scotland's...
Plans submitted for transformative new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood
A planning application has been submitted for a proposed new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood with capacity for 7,000 homes.
West Town Edinburgh Limited, the development...
£1 billion boost for Scottish construction
New figures show output from the Scottish construction industry increased by 10% last year.
