West Lothian construction firms join forces to deliver skills classes to youngsters
SCOTTISH construction businesses have teamed up to deliver a key initiative designed to encourage youngsters to explore careers in the industry.
The Build Your Future...
Falkirk firm takes gold at Miller awards
FALKIRK-based AWC Contracts Ltd, a subcontractor for Miller Homes, has achieved the top award at the housebuilder’s annual Scottish Contractor of the Year Awards.
The...
Taylor Wimpey goes green on project
Residential developer Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been involved in an “innovative” project that will provide free water butts to 80 new homes.
Taylor Wimpey...
Glasgow consultancy invests in larger premises
Pick Everard has appointed a new director and invested in larger premises in Glasgow.
The Highland Council receives additional £1m in town centre funding
THE Scottish Government has allocated The Highland Council an additional £1,066,000 in ring-fenced town centre funding.
Members of the local authority's economy and infrastructure committee...
Sod-cutting ceremony marks start of work on new South Queensferry homes
A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of construction of 100 new social homes for Sanctuary Scotland in South Queensferry.
The properties are part of Lovell...
Helensburgh construction firm expands with Inverclyde base
HELENSBURGH-based construction firm Stewart & Shields has taken over 4,500 square feet premises at Kelburn Business Park in Port Glasgow.
Riverside Inverclyde (Ri), the organisation delivering...
Edinburgh office achieves WELL Certification
AN Edinburgh office has achieved WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Home of multi-national professional services firm, Pinsent Masons, the firm achieved...
Cruden gains permission to build 81 Longniddry homes
CRUDEN Homes has secured planning permission to build 81 new homes as part of the first phase of the expansion masterplan at Longniddry.
The development,...
Fife property market shows encouraging signs
GALBRAITH has revealed the Fife property market is starting to show signs of 'green shoots'.
The property consultancy has published its latest quarterly report and...
Contractor sought for £15m completion works at Aberdeen harbour expansion
A contractor is being sought to complete an estimated £15 million worth of works at Aberdeen's £350 million harbour expansion project.
The works will include...
Prison officer receives royal recognition for joinery training
A Dumfries prison officer has been honoured for his work to train prisoners in joinery - allowing them to both contribute to the local...
CITB report hails ‘quick response’ to sector challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed in its 2021-22 annual report that for the year ending 31 March 2022, the organisation invested...
Maxi Group announces ‘record’ turnover in 2018 financial results
THE Maxi Group of companies has reported a 14% rise in turnover, from £74.2 million to a record £85.1 million, in its 2018 financial...
Former primary school in Fife with conversion potential to go under the hammer
A former primary school in Fife with conversion potential is set to go under the hammer in a live streamed Shepherd commercial property auction...
McConnell strengthens senior team with new appointments
MCCONNELL has announced it has strengthened its leadership team on the back of 'stronger than forecasted' growth, recent major framework successes and a 'burgeoning'...
Barr Construction completes Asda superstore
BARR Construction has completed the new Asda superstore for Barrhead - the second development completed for the supermarket chain.
The Barr team started the construction of...
Fife fit-out specialist lands Aberdeen school and community hub contract
EDUCATION fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded its 16th contract for Morrison Construction in Scotland.
The project involves the provision of around 6,000 items of...
Swisslab picked for challenging refurbishment
ALUMASC’S Swisslab External Wall Insulation System has been used for the refurbishment of blocks 9, 19 & 29 Carron Crescent in Springburn, Glasgow.
Alumasc’s approved...
Morris & Spottiswood relocates Glasgow-based office to Dalmarnock
MORRIS & Spottiswood is relocating its Glasgow premises to the city's east end, creating a base for over 140 staff at EastWorks in Dalmarnock.
Part...
