Scots builders report ‘strong’ demand for new homes post-lockdown
HOUSEBUILDERS are reporting 'strong' levels of interest in new homes in Scotland as lockdown restrictions start to ease.
This is backed by research by Zoopla,...
Glasgow-headquartered civil engineering consultancy names new MD
GLASGOW-headquartered civil engineering consultancy MHB Consultants has appointed Fergus Aitchison as its new MD.
Founder Hendrie Barbour will subsequently move into the role of chairman...
Video showcases Dundee Football Club’s new stadium plans
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A new video has been created by Holmes Miller which brings to life Dundee Football Club's proposed new stadium at Camperdown.
The project's architect has...
Scaffolding training facility opens in Aberdeen
A new "top quality" scaffolding training centre has officially opened in Aberdeen to benefit future scaffolders in the north of the country.
The facility, which has received...
Housebuilders rewarded for ‘going the extra mile’ at Homes for Scotland Awards 2022
THREE of Scotland’s leading housebuilders picked up headline awards at Homes for Scotland’s (HFS) annual ceremony held in Edinburgh.
Around 1,000 senior industry stakeholders and...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Winners of the Scottish Home Awards 2021 announced
THE winners of the Scottish Home Awards of 2021 have been announced at an awards dinner in Glasgow.
Over 350 people gathered to celebrate the...
Award approval sought for Newhaven trams project
CITY of Edinburgh councillors will be asked to approve the award of separate contracts for the potential Trams to Newhaven project this week.
The Finance...
Blacklist compensation scheme launched
A scheme by eight construction firms to compensate victims of blacklisting has been launched.
The move follows eight months of discussions with unions and workers’...
Construction stats “no immediate cause for concern”
THE latest ONS Output in the Construction Industry figures show a slight dip in May compared with the previous month - but industry experts...
Robertson hands over £100m RAF Lossiemouth facility
ROBERTSON has completed work at the £100 million RAF Lossiemouth strategic facility, which will house a fleet of new Poseidon MRA Mk1 aircraft.
The contractor...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd hands over new learning hub to Harmeny Education Trust
CONSTRUCTION and specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has handed over the new Outdoor Learning Hub to Harmeny Education Trust in Balerno.
The project...
Clients urged to support supply chains and ‘increase scrutiny’ for signs of distress
CONSTRUCTION businesses have been urged to stay close to supply chains when lockdown restrictions start to ease.
Turner & Townsend said its most recent UK...
Bancon Group reports significantly increased profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilder and construction company Bancon Group has reported a 24% increase in turnover, on comparable pre-pandemic years, and 55% on the previous Covid-impacted...
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...
New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes
A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...
Construction workers breathe more easily with launch of CDP
A new initiative has been launched in the fight to tackle health problems associated with construction workers breathing in dust.
Supported by the Health and...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
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Plans unveiled for landmark luxury retirement development
SCOTLAND'S first dedicated luxury residential retirement development has moved a step closer to becoming reality after plans were unveiled for the £55 million project...
Momentum growing over protection of title for electricians
THE campaign for protection of title for electricians has received the backing of the UK's largest union.
Trade body SELECT commissioned a report on the...
