Morrison in race to finish oil HQ by the end of the year
MORRISON Construction has started building a new base in Aberdeen for a global oilfield service provider.
The contractor expects the warehouse and workshop facility to...
Balfour Beatty ‘delivered on expectations’ as 2025 full-year results revealed
BALFOUR Beatty has surpassed its 3% margin profit target for its UK operations one year ahead of expectations.
The group has revealed its 2025 full-year...
Massive rise in enquiries for building work, but material shortages give cause for concern
NEW research has revealed that the first quarter of 2021 resulted in the 'fastest rise' in enquires for building work in more than a...
Kier launches new infrastructure division and confirms senior appointments
KIER has launched a new infrastructure division, which combines the group's Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one 'powerhouse' operation.
The move...
Quarry buy proves Red letter day for Wm Hamilton & Sons
PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering.
The business, which can trace its roots back...
Glasgow firm wins industry apprentice accolade
CCG has won the accolade of Large Employer of the Year (Scotland) at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Managing Agency Apprenticeship Awards 2014....
Experienced tradespeople sought to fill 100 construction assessor vacancies
A two-year project has been launched to recruit 100 new construction assessors across all of Scotland’s construction colleges.
The scheme is targeting experienced tradespeople working...
£80m project helps re-establish bond between River Clyde and Glasgow’s commercial heartland
ARTISAN Real Estate’s £80 million transformation of Glasgow’s A-listed Custom House and neighbouring buildings has been completed following the build of two new hotels.
The...
Aberdeen WTW upgrade provides ‘complex’ excavation challenges
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has revealed details of its work to support a ’complex’ excavation at the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen.
Contractor ESD (a joint...
Balfour Beatty to build Third Don Crossing
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council to construct the £14.3m Third Don Crossing. The scheme is designed to relieve congestion on the...
New report urges employers and education providers to join forces to attract a more...
A new Scottish Government report has called on employers and education providers to work together to highlight the opportunities available in construction and help...
Research reveals ‘significant’ regional variations in Scottish housing numbers
A trade body has claimed that scrutiny of official housing statistics in Scotland has found 'significant variations' across regions and tenures.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) revealed...
NorDan UK expands into façade solutions with acquisition of RED Systems
NORDAN UK has announced the acquisition of RED Systems, a UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, curtain walling and façade systems.
The move marks a significant step...
Brian Craig named chief executive of hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Brian Craig as the organisation's new chief executive.
Brian has almost 30 years' experience in commercial management, quantity surveying,...
‘Haute Couture’ in Hannover residential building
Aesthetics are key to stylish residential building
Roermond/Hannover – “The List” is the most highly populated district of Hannover, in the view of many, it...
New study highlights ‘vast contribution’ of quarried construction materials in Scotland
THE 'vast' contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in a new study.
Described as the first report of its...
Covid hits BAM revenues but pre-tax profit increases
BAM Construct UK has published its financial results for 2020, which revealed revenues across the design, construction, facilities management and property development businesses reduced...
Kier appointed to £9.7m Wolfson Building redevelopment
KIER Construction Scotland will deliver the £9.7 million redevelopment of the University of Strathclyde's Wolfson Building.
The work on the six-storey, B-listed building forms part of an...
Scotland faces ‘monumental but essential’ task in overhauling ‘aged’ housing
SCOTLAND faces a 'monumental but essential task' if it is to overhaul its 'aged' housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and...
Scottish site manager scoops ‘ultimate award’ in UK housebuilding
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland's David McClure has been crowned the overall winner in the large category at the prestigious Pride in the Job Supreme...
