Architect on board for new University of Glasgow engineering building
GLOBAL architecture company Woods Bagot has been appointed to design and deliver the University of Glasgow’s new engineering building.
The new building, which will house...
Skilled refugees to boost Scotland’s construction sector talent pool
SKILLED and experienced resettled refugees living in Scotland - who could help tackle the nation’s construction skills shortage issue - are working as fast-food...
Contractor extends partnership with Men Matter Scotland charity
GLASGOW-based charity, Men Matter Scotland, has welcomed a donation of furniture from contractor GRAHAM that will be used to upgrade its community outreach centre...
Edinburgh to increase on-street cycling parking as waiting list nears 500 cyclists
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to roll out increased on-street cycle parking in a bid to ensure that living in a flat does...
JR Group strengthens senior team with business development manager appointment
THE JR Group has appointed Carol Cameron as group business development manager.
Carol is an experienced business development professional with more than 20 years' service...
Major milestone reached on £116m Levenmouth rail project
THE final clip of the new Levenmouth rail track has been installed in a major milestone for the £116 million project.
A total of 19...
Can industry hit its target?
This year will see the industry get an indication of the progress being made in the Europe-wide drive to recycle 70% of construction waste...
University of the Highlands and Islands extends civil engineering offering
INVERNESS College UHI has launched a new graduate apprenticeship in civil engineering at Honours Degree level.
Starting this September, the move comes after the University of...
Joint police group launches construction site security guide
A new guide on construction site security has been published by a Secured by Design (SBD).
The document has been produced by the group in...
Highland contractor praised for work on £1.1m revamp of beach facilities
WORK has been completed on a new car park and public toilets at Achmelvich Beach in the Highlands ahead of Easter.
The £1.1 million project...
Architect and TV presenter highlights need for higher levels of Scottish housebuilding
ARCHITECT and TV presenter George Clarke has visited an Aberdeenshire development to highlight the need for higher levels of housebuilding in Scotland.
George Clarke, who...
Kirby wins international award for work with Scottish Power
KIRBY Group Engineering has been named Iberdrola's Supplier of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the global energy specialist in Bilbao, Spain.
The company...
Twin beds deal for airport site
PLANS have been submitted for two airport hotels in Aberdeen.
The 140-bed Novotel and 112-bed Ibis will be built on the city’s new business park...
SELECT releases new safety video on neutral current diversion
SELECT has continued its awareness campaign on the issue of neutral current diversion (NCD) by releasing a new guidance video designed to help keep...
Union calls for ‘radical action’ to address skills shortages
THE Unite union has claimed the construction industry is in 'denial' over skills shortages.
The union has renewed its calls for 'radical action' in the...
Arclin launches integrated weather barrier system for timber frame homes
US manufacturer Arclin is launching Arctek Dryshell, described as the UK’s first integrated weather barrier system that provides an alternative to traditional housewrap products...
Calls for construction to be introduced at primary school to address gender inequality
AHEAD of International Women’s Day, construction business Thomas & Adamson is calling for education providers to introduce construction into the curriculum as early as...
Muir completes £6 million vehicle showroom project at Hillington Park
A £6 million project to develop a new vehicle showroom and service facilities for TrustFord has been completed at Hillington Park.
The 29,000 sq ft...
Highland construction firms invited to experience ‘cutting edge’ sector tech
HIGHLAND and Islands SMEs working across the construction and built environment sector are being invited to attend free workshops next week to experience 'cutting...
Construction Industry Council signs Conflict Avoidance Pledge
THE Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC) has announced that the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has signed up to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge.
The Pledge signals a...
