Morrison recognised for flood alleviation scheme
MORRISON Construction has been awarded a Silver Considerate Constructors National Site Award for its Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme for Moray Council.
The £50m Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme...
The JR Group backs Edinburgh youth football team
AN Edinburgh-based youth football team has been kitted out with new training tops thanks to a sponsorship from The JR Group.
Hutchinson Vale Community Football...
University of Glasgow appoints new executive director of estates
THE University of Glasgow has appointed Ian Campbell as its new executive director of estates.
Ian, who previously held the role of group property director...
Union backs proposal to create Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council
UNITE Scotland has thrown its weight behind plans for a new advice and research council to 'modernise' industrial injuries benefits in Scotland.
The union revealed...
Falkirk councillors to decide next steps for build of new sports facilities
PLANS for the build of three new sports facilities across Falkirk are to be decided upon by councillors this month.
The proposals include the build...
Regeneration specialist makes double senior management appointment
Regeneration specialist ENGIE has strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments.
Stirling businesses given school opportunity
BUSINESSES in Stirling and the surrounding areas are being given the opportunity to win new contracts as part of the construction of St Margaret’s Primary...
Contractor launches Glasgow programme to address ‘gender imbalance’ in construction
GRAHAM has launched a dedicated programme to encourage female high school pupils across Glasgow to pursue construction careers.
Promoted to schools with support from Developing...
UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions
THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
Applications open for built environment scholarship funding
APPLICATIONS are open for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation's (BE-ST) Accelerate to Zero Postgraduate Scholarship Fund.
The organisation is funding postgraduate students who can help...
Office move gives Livingston-based firm room to grow
ESH Border Construction has unveiled its new Livingston base.
The firm, part of Esh Group, described the larger premises in Fairways Business Park as a "key strategic...
Plans to transform West Princes Street Gardens receive public support
THE Quaich Project’s plans for West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh have received public backing, a new report has revealed.
Results of a public consultation...
Preservation firm announces new Hawick office
BUILDING preservation firm Richardson & Starling has announced the opening of a new office in Hawick.
The new premises in Lochpark Industrial Estate will service...
Build of £15m Templehall Community Centre to get underway
BAM Construction is set to begin work on the build of the new £15 million Templehall Community Hub on behalf of Fife Council.
The hub...
Building Product Design appoints new MD
BUILDING Product Design has promoted Ben Gerry to the role of MD following his successful tenure leading the company's commercial operations.
With over 15 years'...
Barratt celebrates record number of Pride in the Job Quality awards
A record 19 site managers from Barratt Developments Scotland, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, have won a national award for the...
Barratt and David Wilson Homes take part in Strathclyde Park clean-up
VOLUNTEERS from Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland, part Barratt Redrow, have dedicated their time to cleaning up North Lanarkshire's Strathclyde Park.
The litter-pick formed part of...
Fife set for £390 million council house investment
FIFE Council has announced that it is to invest almost £390 million in council housing over the next three years.
The money will improve and...
NASC launches ‘groundbreaking’ solution to address talent shortages
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' solution aimed at addressing the need for skilled young professionals in...
Summers-Inman creates specialist damp and mould assessment team
SUMMERS-Inman has announced an expansion of its Scottish operation with the creation of a specialist damp and mould assessment team.
Working with local authorities, housing...
