Slight dip in Scottish construction employment
NEW figures show employment in the Scottish construction fell by 1,000 during the first three months of the year.
The decrease follows four consecutive quarters...
Fresh calls to reverse rates relief changes on empty properties
MAJOR industry bodies have called for changes to rates relief on empty properties to be reversed, following a slump in Scottish industrial construction output.
New...
Deal struck to build North East scaffolding training centre
A deal has been struck to build the first scaffolding training centre in the North East of Scotland, providing much-needed facilities to the region.
The Construction...
Construction sector’s ‘image problem’ must be addressed
THE construction industry faces a “mammoth task” in trying to change public perceptions about the sector and recruit suitably talented individuals to address skills...
Trade body urges all-tenure approach to housing plans
HOMES for Scotland has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's confirmation of her commitment to deliver at least 50,000 affordable homes over the next five year -...
Cruden Homes named Home Builder of the Year
CRUDEN Homes has been named Home Builder of the Year at the annual Homes for Scotland awards.
A record 1100 people attended the ceremony, presented...
UCATT delegates vote for Unite merger
CONSTRUCTION union UCATT has announced it is to merge with Unite, following a "full, frank and passionate debate about the union's future".
Delegates voted in...
Turnover boost for Scottish fit-out specialist
MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported a rise in turnover from £74 million to £88 million.
The Scottish fit-out, housing and maintenance contractor said sales in...
Billion pound Perth ‘community’ approved
Plans for a new billion pound development in Perth have been approved.
The plans for a 3,000 new home community, Bertha Park, were designed by...
ISG secures £20m hotel contracts
ISG has landed two contracts in Edinburgh with a combined value of £20 million.
The firm has been appointed by TH Real Estate to create the country’s newest...
Blacklisted construction workers to share millions in payouts
CONSTRUCTION workers affected by blacklisting will share a compensation payout worth more than £10 million following the conclusion of a five-year legal battle.
Unite has...
Nine Edinburgh schools could stay closed until August
SOME of the schools recently closed in Edinburgh following the discovery of building defects could remain shut until August.
17 schools, built by the Edinburgh...
SELECT backs calls to make it illegal for unqualified people to work with electricity
SELECT, the campaigning trade body for the electro-technical industry in Scotland, is backing a parliamentary petition which aims to make working with electricity a criminal offence...
Bids invited for £65m Glasgow housing project
The tender process for a £65 million housing project in Glasgow will start on April 18.
Companies are being invited by Glasgow City Council to pitch...
Industry leans towards voting to stay in EU
ONLY 8% of Scottish building employers believe Britain leaving the EU would have a positive impact on their business. Almost one in three believe Brexit would...
ACCA make CONNECT110NS
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is to lease new offices at BAM Properties CONNECT110NS development in Glasgow.
The Grade A Office transaction is...
Robertson driven on by showroom success
ROBERTSON has expanded its showroom business by landing a third contract to develop an Audi Garage in Dundee, on the back of delivering two car...
Glasgow firm scoops top energy award
SPV Energy has been named Solar PV Installer of the Year at the Scottish Regional Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards.
Commercial director Jim O’Brien, a former...
Scottish projects boost Kier’s financial performance
KIER Group plc has announced a "good" set of financial results for the six months to December 31 2015. Revenue is up 32% to £2.1 billion...
Three UK architectural practices unite for new venture
Three UK architectural practices have announced that they are to form a new Alliance in a bid to win new business.
Stride Treglown, Keppie Design...
