Scottish Government announces new measures to support smaller businesses
LEGISLATION to support smaller businesses to raise finance to help them maintain income and address rising business costs has been published by the Scottish...
Ceilings solutions provider earns recognition for ‘cutting-edge’ technology
CEILINGS specialist Zentia is celebrating after winning the Best Application of Marketing Technology category at the Construction Marketing Awards 2023.
This win recognises Zentia’s approach...
Henry Brothers secures place on Ministry of Justice framework
HENRY Brothers has been appointed on the Ministry of Justice Constructor Services Framework for the first time.
The company has been chosen on both national...
Four sites share top CCS award
FOUR sites have shared the title of Most Considerate Site at the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s (CSS) 2016 National Site Awards.
Costain, Gentoo Construction, Robert Woodhead Ltd...
Scottish Parliament motion recognises SELECT’s contribution to electrical industry
MSP Monica Lennon has marked electrical sector trade body SELECT's 125th anniversary with the tabling of a special motion in the Scottish Parliament.
The recognition is...
Construction industry helpline launched
A construction industry reception held by the Considerate Constructors Scheme at the Imperial War Museum was the setting for the Scheme to support the...
West Lothian set for £80m housing investment
OVER £80 million is to be invested in West Lothian Council’s existing housing stock and the creation of new homes in the constituency over...
Plans submitted for new active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge
A planning application has been lodged for a proposed 9km active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
Following feedback from the public, the plans include...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland purchases land for next phase of development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land to allow the delivery of the next phase of 135 private new homes and 69 affordable homes...
GDL appoints new business development managers
WEST Lothian-headquartered Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made two key appointments to its new business development team.
Paula Mowbray-Logan and Sue Whittall have taken on...
Lippe Architects mark 30 years in business
North East Architects Practice, Lippe Architects held a Celebration Dinner recently to mark 30 years in business.
Amongst the 130 invited guests to the Meldrum House Hotel,...
Historic Scottish football stand shortlisted for major structural accolade
THE Gala Fairydean Rovers spectator stand in Galashiels has been shortlisted for a major structural award from The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE).
The club's...
Precision manufacturer empowers long-standing employees with new share scheme
CUMBERNAULD-based glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has announced that eleven of its long-standing team members have been allotted up to one fifth of...
Support available to reduce heating bills boosted to £50m
AN initiative aimed at aiding householders install energy efficient measures and reduce their heating bills has been boosted to £50 million.
The Scottish Government has...
Edinburgh is UK’s second most expensive city to build in
EDINBURGH is the second most expensive city in the UK to build in, Turner & Townsend has revealed.
Only London at £2,973 per square metre...
Morrison closes on £45m Edinburgh hospital
MORRISON Construction has achieved financial close on the £45.2 million Hub South East Scotland Ltd contract for NHS Lothian to build and operate the first...
Glasgow bridge to be demolished and rebuilt
SHIELDS Road in Glasgow's southside is to close to traffic for a year to enable the demolition and rebuild of the nearby bridge over...
Unite calls for action as construction sector survey reveals alarming sexual harassment figures
UNITE is calling for greater protection for women in construction, after findings revealed that almost a third of females in the sector have been...
Work progresses on £116m Levenmouth rail project
WORK to build the second mile of new track on the £116 million Levenmouth rail line is underway.
It follows completion of the first mile...
SRUC opens ‘world class’ Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre
THE 'pioneering' new Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) has been officially opened at Inverness Campus by HRH The Princess Royal.
Built by Muir Construction...
