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Carillion goes into liquidation

CONSTRUCTION giant Carillion has gone into liquidation. The Official Receiver has been appointed by the court as liquidator along with partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers who have...

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...

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,...

‘Quick wins’ would boost new Scottish Construction Accord engagement

THE new Scottish Construction Accord needs some ‘quick wins’ to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value. That’s the view of...

UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future

UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown. Figures released by the...
Kirsty Allan and apprentices at City Access Scaffolding

Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent

CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...

CALA Homes (East) appoints new MD

CRAIG Lynes has been appointed managing director of CALA Homes (East), succeeding David McGrath who was named regional chairman earlier this year. CALA Homes (East),...
Collegelands

Second round of Collegelands Park consultations to begin

GLASGOW Enlightenment is launching the second round of consultations on its plans for a new £95 million residential and cultural hub in Glasgow ahead...

Keppie scoops major school design prize

A primary school designed by architectural practice Keppie has won ‘Education Building of the Year’ at the 2014 SCALA (Society for Construction and Architecture in...

New training programme aims to accelerate timber construction in the UK

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has awarded £430,000 from its Industry Impact Fund to develop a training programme designed to accelerate timber construction...

Latest output figures show signs of sector recovery

THE latest ONS statistics have shown signs of recovery in the UK construction sector following a tough start to 2018. Construction output continued its decline...

Plans submitted for ‘unique’ retirement community near Aberdeen

PLANS have been submitted to create an active retirement community on the outskirts of Aberdeen, which has been tipped to provide a 'unique' model of...
Carillion has won the bidding race for the first phase of redevelopment at London’s famous Battersea Power Station site.

Carillion shows its power – Company seals Battersea project

Carillion has won the bidding race for the first phase of redevelopment at London’s famous Battersea Power Station site. It was selected as preferred bidder...

Stage is set for CITB’s Construction, Skills & Community Wealth Conference in Perth

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will host its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day...

Value of hub community projects up nearly 60%

THE value of community-based projects either under construction or open that are being delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has increased 58% during the first...

Trade body strengthens senior team following recruitment drive

HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced it has strengthened its executive team with a raft of new appointments. The trade body has welcomed five new...

Contractor GRAHAM publishes ‘very positive’ accounts despite pandemic challenges

GRAHAM has hailed 'positive' financial figures for the year up to 31st March 2021 despite the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The contractor, which...
CGI of The JR Group's new head office

The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...

THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan. The move marks...
Peter Reekie

SFT to outline net zero infrastructure goals in business plan

THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is today (April 11) publishing its Business Plan for 2022/23, which the organisation revealed focuses on improving the economic,...
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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...