‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
New public sector consultancy framework for Scotland to be released
SCAPE Group is to launch its first dedicated consultancy framework for the Scottish public sector.
Accessible to any public sector organisation in Scotland, the scape...
UK Government wants “fast-track” probe into Carillion directors past and present
THE UK Government has asked for a "fast-track" investigation into the directors of stricken construction giant Carillion to help establish the "full picture" of...
CCG Group unveils new windows and doors manufacturing factory
THE CCG Group has unveiled its new windows and doors manufacturing facility in Cambuslang.
The 25,000 sq ft base forms part of a wider £6...
City Deal programme gives Ravenscraig plans £200m boost
MORE than 6,500 jobs could be created and around £360 million per year generated for the local economy, following the approval of revised plans...
Drones and lasers combine to help improve Scotland’s sewer network
SCOTTISH Water has announced that drones and lasers are being used together for the first time in Britain to improve Scotland’s sewers and help...
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...
Local firms poised to benefit from UTG transformation project
DOZENS of companies from across the north east of Scotland have expressed an interest in contributing to the £25.7 million project to transform Aberdeen's...
Aberdeen FC puts stadium plans on hold
ABERDEEN Football Club has put its application for a new stadium on hold.
The club had previously unveiled proposals for community and sports facilities, a...
Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes
A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...
Be aware of licensing changes, urges environmental body
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has urged the construction industry to be fully aware of new licensing requirements that will soon come into...
Caley Timber and Building Supplies adopts employee ownership model
A Highland timber and building supplies business has secured the future of 24 jobs with a switch to employee ownership.
Caley Timber and Building Supplies...
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...
Stewart Milne Homes names new construction director for central Scotland
BRYAN Galloway has been appointed new construction director for central Scotland at Stewart Milne Homes.
The housebuilder said the move was part of its drive to deliver...
2,200 jobs go after ISG collapse
Around 2,200 staff have lost their jobs after stricken construction giant ISG's UK operations ceased to trade with immediate effect.
Timothy Graham Vance, Alan Michael...
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...
Deeside Timberframe confirms new MD appointment
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced the appointment of David Crawford as its new MD to lead a five-year growth plan.
He succeeds John Wright, who has...
Scottish construction industry builds despite Brexit wait
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has experienced a period of growth as businesses become ‘fed up’ with the uncertainty of Brexit, latest figures claim.
Over a fifth...
German hotel firm makes a Close call for first site in UK
THE first stage of a £45m redevelopment project in Edinburgh has been marked with the handover of a 208-room hotel to a German group.
The...
Work to start on £25m low carbon innovation centre
WORK is set to begin on a new £25 million low carbon innovation centre in Midlothian, which has been tipped to significantly improve the...
