New figures show sharp rise in construction contract awards
CONSTRUCTION contract awards in Britain in March 2021 increased by 22% compared to February to £5.8 billion, largely driven by an increase in the...
The lowdown on low U-value fenestration
Whether you are considering a ‘fabric first’ approach to a new build project or looking at ways to retrofit energy saving measures into an...
Over £9m worth of contracts awarded to Aberdeenshire firms on EGL2 project
OVER £9 million worth of contracts have been awarded to businesses local to the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project in Peterhead, SSEN Transmission...
Homes for Scotland launch student competition
Homes for Scotland has launched a student competition that encourages innovative home designs that are suitable to meet future zero carbon requirements.
The industry body...
Robertson reinforces commitment to communities
ROBERTSON has strengthened its approach to responsible business by becoming a member of not-for-profit organisation Business in the Community (BITC).
Founder and executive chairman, Bill Robertson...
Stunning Hamilton Grand redevelopment complete
ISG has successfully completed a £15.6 million redevelopment of the iconic Hamilton Grand building in St. Andrews for The Kohler Co. - owners of...
Alness firm completes £358,00 Inverness park project
THE third and final phase of a main path infrastructure project at Inshes District Park in Inverness has been completed.
Pat Munro Ltd undertook the...
New retrofit report highlights ‘biggest opportunity for construction employers this century’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and TrustMark have published a joint report designed to help the industry prepare for the skills required to...
New chair appointed at hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Professor John Brown as its new chair.
Professor Brown has been chair of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde since...
Hotel milestone for timber engineering firm
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering has been awarded a contract to to build what will be its 6,000th hotel room in the space of two years.
The firm, which...
Green Home Festival to showcase how to transform abandoned churches
RELIGIOUS and community groups are being urged to attend an event at the Green Home Festival on how Scotland's abandoned churches can be transformed...
Calls for clarity over CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
ACTUATE UK has called for more clarity for construction products regarding CE and UKCA marking.
The voice of the engineering services sector said it welcomes...
BAM Properties appoints new MD
EUAN Miller has been appointed as managing director of BAM Properties.
He joined BAM Properties, the development business for BAM UK and Ireland, 16 years...
Glasgow Housing Association generates £2bn for Scots economy, report finds
SOCIAL housing in Glasgow has generated £2 billion for the Scottish economy, a new report has revealed.
The study, by the Fraser of Allander Institute...
CBRE adds to Glasgow team with key appointment
CBRE has strengthened its advisory and transactions team in Glasgow with the appointment of Kirsty McKenzie.
She has joined as a data analyst and is...
Diane Drummond elected new chair of BESA Scotland
DIANE Drummond has been elected chair of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland.
Drummond is MD of B-DACS Air Conditioning, which installs, maintains, and repairs...
ISG appoints new COO for UK construction
ZOE Price has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) for ISG's UK construction operations.
Previously group director for public sector frameworks, ISG said she has...
Queensferry Crossing sees “unprecedented” demand since opening
The Queensferry Crossing has seen an “unprecedented” demand since opening early this morning (August 30).
The bridge opened for business just prior to 3am and...
Original contractor to upgrade Orkney skatepark 17 years on from its build
HEDDLE Construction Ltd is to carry out £25,000 worth of improvement works to Kirkwall Skatepark in Orkney.
The local firm was the original contractor on...
CCG donates £400,000 to community projects across Scotland
CCG (Scotland) has revealed the business donated over £400,000 to community-based projects across Scotland in the 2022/23 financial year.
The construction and manufacturing business was...
