Jones Bros apprentices gain experience on major Scottish projects
TWO teenagers have gained vital experience on multi-million-pound Scottish wind farm projects thanks to a Jones Bros Civil Engineering initiative.
As part of the firm's...
Process to remove collapsed sections of Spey Viaduct progresses
MORAY Council has submitted an application for listed building consent ahead of the removal of two failed sections of the collapsed Spey Viaduct.
Built between...
Glasgow firm eyes purchase of Orbex assets following administration announcement
GLASGOW-based Skyrora has said it is 'ready to protect UK space capabilities' after expressing an interest in acquiring the assets of Orbex.
The news comes...
Plans approved for new £60m University of St Andrews building
PLANS have been approved for the University of St Andrews' £60 million build of its Digital Nexus building.
The purpose-built facility will be the heart...
Hollis hails new associate appointment as a ‘real coup’
REAL estate consultants Hollis has announced the appointment of chartered quantity surveyor, Danny McKinney, as an associate in its growing cost management team in...
Clark Contracts announces finance director appointment
CLARK Contracts has announced the appointment of Mark McPeake as finance director.
In his new role, Mark will be responsible for leading the company’s financial...
Cruden delivers bricklaying sessions at Borders high schools
CRUDEN has delivered a hands-on Built Environment Roadshow for pupils at Kelso and Peebles high schools.
The initiative came in partnership with Developing the Young...
Work begins on Troon Leisure Centre extension
WORK is underway on a South Ayrshire Council project to deliver an upgrade and extension to Troon Leisure Centre.
The project, which is due for...
Scottish Water announces partner for new common data environment platform
SCOTTISH Water has announced NTI Group as its implementation partner for a new common data environment (CDE) platform.
The initiative will support Scottish Water's transition...
Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention launch partnership
THE Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention are launching a new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector.
The partnership...
Great British Energy announced as new tenant at Aberdeen’s Marischal Square
GREAT British Energy (GBE) is to be headquartered in Aberdeen at Marischal Square, the city's council has announced.
The publicly-owned energy company, launched by the...
Research reveals rise in demand and supply in Scottish housing market
THE latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey has revealed a busy start to the year for the Scottish housing market.
Surveyors...
Orbex to appoint administrators
MORAY-headquartered rocket manufacturer Orbex is in the process of appointing administrators.
The news comes after fundraising, merger, and acquisition opportunities all concluded unsuccessfully, the firm...
Savills completes acquisition of Highland property business
SAVILLS has announced an expansion of its presence in the Highlands following the acquisition of Rennie Property Consultants.
The firm has welcomed Sandy Rennie into...
Procast Group begins East Ayrshire retrofit project
PROCAST Group has started retrofit work on Meagher Court in Cumnock on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The work will see three entire blocks of...
Cala Homes West renews roof donation partnership with local hospice
CALA Homes (West) has announced it is renewing its partnership with Kilbride Hospice by extending its roof donation initiative as part of its community...
Plumbing and heating businesses ‘being priced out of apprenticeships’
SCOTLAND'S plumbing and heating profession is warning that skills shortages and safety risks will grow without reform.
The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has published...
Highland CECA Scotland Academy graduates step straight into job interviews
THE latest cohort of UHI Inverness students to graduate from the CECA Scotland Academy have stepped into immediate job interviews to enter the civil...
Barratt Redrow hails ‘resilient’ half-year performance despite ‘subdued’ market
BARRATT Redrow has hailed a 'resilient performance in a subdued market' after the housebuilder posted its half-year results for the period ended 28 December,...
Housebuilder shows support for East Lothian charity cyclists
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is again backing a team of East Lothian cyclists as they prepare to tackle an 800-mile fundraising ride in support of the...
