Historic construction firm confirms board reshuffle following retirements
VEITCHI Group has announced changes to its corporate board structure following a double retirement.
The Cambuslang-based business revealed it is also planning a drive for...
hub West Scotland announces new independent chair
THE board of hub West Scotland has announced the appointment of the company’s new independent chair.
Jo Armstrong will take up the position on August...
New research forecasts UK will need extra 217,000 construction workers by 2025
THE UK construction industry will require 217,000 additional workers by 2025 to keep up with demand, new research has predicted.
The CITB said construction has...
Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects
ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced.
Mairi McAllan...
The show goes on for Cumbernauld school and theatre project
MORRISON Construction has reached a “major milestone” for its Cumbernauld Academy and Cumbernauld Theatre project.
The £37 million project, which is being undertaken with development...
Keppie to plan new Egyptian city centre
Glasgow-based architectural practice Keppie Design has been appointed to create the masterplan for a new city centre in New Cairo.
New Digital Skills Portal launched for planners across Scotland
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Scottish Government have launched the Digital Skills Portal to improve the confidence of digital skills amongst planners.
The...
Muir Homes appoints new managing director
MUIR Homes has appointed Robert Herd as the firm's new MD.
Having originally joined the housebuilder as a site manager, he rose through the ranks...
Stromness regeneration project takes top planning award
A 10-year plan to regenerate Stromness has scooped the top prize at a national awards ceremony.
The plan for the town won the Silver Jubilee...
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...
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases
CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022.
The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
Double success for Orkney firms at national construction awards
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has hailed two of its Orkney-based members who were recognised at the annual Construction Awards of Excellence held in...
Nation’s first adult autism centre on course
GRAHAM Construction has been appointed main contractor to create a pioneering support facility providing care for adults with autism and learning difficulties in Edinburgh.
The...
New Scotland-wide campaign highlighting need for more homes launches
A new campaign spearheaded by Homes for Scotland (HFS) has been launched in a bid to highlight the urgency of need for more homes...
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...
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...
Scottish Government announces planning reform
The Scottish Government will reform the planning sector to help deliver more homes and speed up the planning process, housing and planning minister Kevin...
Iconic bridges chart our changing attitudes
From the Forth Rail Bridge to the Queensferry Crossing, bridging the River Forth has not been without its health and safety challenges. To mark the...
Bancon Group hails ‘robust’ financial results
ABERDEENSHIRE-based Bancon Group has reported a 'strong' year of trading, partly driven by a 33% rise in its homes business.
The housebuilding and construction group...
