Housebuilder grows total order book to ‘record’ level
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hailed a 'strong' period for the business after releasing its interim financial results for the six month period ending 30 November...
Construction business launches new working group to promote female leadership
GLASGOW-based City Building has announced the launch of a new working group designed to encourage more women into leadership roles.
The firm said the Gender...
New study extols virtues of timber MMC methods on carbon impact
NEW research has concluded that the use of sustainably sourced timber panelised MMC methods to build new homes rather than masonry products can reduce...
Sauter Group acquires majority shareholding in Emtec Group
THE Sauter Group has acquired a majority shareholding in Uddingston-headquartered M&E contractor and maintenance provider, Emtec.
Established in 2003, Emtec has enjoyed year on year...
Cruden to consolidate construction businesses
THE Cruden Group has announced it is combining its construction businesses, with 180 employees of Cruden Building (East) set to transfer to Cruden Building...
New taskforce to review future of three iconic Glasgow streets
GLASGOW City Council has announced that a taskforce will review the current model of the city's famous Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets in the...
Portakabin targets growth in Scotland after appointing new divisional MD
PORTAKABIN (Scotland) has announced it is targeting growth across both the public and private sectors after appointing a new divisional MD.
Rory Robertson, who previously...
‘There has never been a more crucial time for utilising timber in construction’
The Donaldson Group announced at the end of 2021 it had entered the timber frame market with the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems....
Towering triumph: Scottish construction to the fore in Antarctic build
SCOTLAND is playing a key role in the build of a state-of-the-art communications tower for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).
The five-year project will see...
Training specialist calls for construction to be taught in schools
A construction training manager has called for an optional construction class to be added to the school curriculum to help promote careers in the...
Retentions: will proposed deposit scheme help to rebuild trust?
By Keith Emmerson, an associate in Gillespie Macandrew LLP’s dispute resolution team, specialising in construction
IN April 2020, I wrote on the Scottish Government’s consultation...
Muir Construction appointed main contractor at £50m Bellshill logistics park
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Muir Construction as main contractor on the first two phases of its £50 million speculative development at Belgrave Logistics...
Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages
NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...
‘Outdated’ cash retentions model keeps construction sector in Victorian age
CONSTRUCTION professionals are still suffering the 'scourge' of a Victorian era payments system brought in to stop cowboy railway builders doing a runner, the...
Union pushes for construction worker pay rise to meet ‘galloping’ cost of living
A pay claim has been submitted to the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) seeking a 10% pay increase.
Led by construction union, Unite, it comes...
£40m Loch Lomond tourism plans to be submitted at end of April
PLANS for the new £40 million tourist destination on the banks of Loch Lomond are set to be submitted at the end of April...
Construction employers urged to ‘rethink’ recruitment strategies to attract fresh talent
THE construction industry has been urged to 'rethink' how it attracts its workforce as competition for fresh talent in a challenging labour market hots...
Kier launches UK-wide recruitment drive to fill 1,200 posts
KIER has announced the launch of a major recruitment drive with over 1,200 jobs available across the business.
The group has jobs available across the...
Glasgow City Council to ‘enter negotiations’ on Buchanan Galleries proposals
GLASGOW City Council has announced it is to enter negotiations on the proposed redevelopment of Buchanan Galleries into a new mixed-use quarter.
The proposals, from...
Glasgow housebuilder secures £12.2m affordable homes project
AS Homes has been awarded a £12.2 million contract to deliver an affordable housing development at Orr Street in Glasgow as part of a...
