Experts share advice following UK construction waste findings
FOUR in five UK tradespeople aren't sure exactly which materials can and can't be recycled, new research has been found.
IronmongeryDirect carried out the research...
BAE Systems’ new Glasgow shipbuild hall officially opened
BAE Systems has officially opened its new shipbuilding hall on the Clyde at its shipyard in Glasgow.
McLaughlin & Harvey led the build of the...
Trade body launches new associate membership scheme
TRADE body SELECT has announced the launch of a new associate membership scheme designed to give manufacturers and service providers the chance to become...
Balfour Beatty strengthens senior construction team
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Beth West as its new MD of its regional construction business in the south of England.
Beth joins from Landsec, a...
Apprentices refurbish ‘iconic’ Santa’s grotto in Glasgow
A Santa's grotto found in Glasgow City Chambers has been refurbished by apprentices at City Building.
The grotto was visited by over 120 children attending...
CALA site manager earns NHBC recognition
JOHN O’Brien, site manager for CALA Homes' Gilchrist Gardens development in Erskine, has been honoured with a National Home Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the...
Ediston Homes to deliver new Paisley development
EDISTON Homes has announced the acquisition of a site at Neilston Road in Paisley, which will see the creation of 49 new homes.
The development...
Contractors to speak to Campbeltown locals ahead of £15.2m project start date
DAWSON Wam and Aecom are to hold an 'informal' community event ahead of works beginning on Campbeltown's £15.2 million flood protection scheme.
Argyll & Bute...
Burn diverted underground in the 1950s uncovered in Glasgow park
A burn diverted underground in the 1950s has been uncovered and made into the 'focal point' of Glasgow's Sandyhills Park.
Work is currently being undertaken...
Hive office concept creates a buzz in Aberdeen
PROPERTY developer Carden Place Partnership has announced it will "significantly upgrade and refurbish" a prestigious Aberdeen address to create modern and flexible office space.
The...
Scottish business runs first onsite trials of exoskeleton suits
THE UK’s first live trial to test the effectiveness of exoskeleton suits in a working factory environment is being run by Kenoteq – the...
Glasgow office move boosts WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Over 110 WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff employees have celebrated moving to their first joint office in Glasgow.
The recently merged global professional services and engineering...
Mineral products sector has ‘key role’ to play in supporting sustainable growth in Scotland
THE Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) has published a new document which sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish Government.
The organisation...
Latest award highlights Ogilvie’s health and safety credentials
OGILVIE Construction is celebrating the firm's fifth successive Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Donald MacDonald, managing director of...
Crookfur House community hub opens following £1 million renovation project
THE charity Retail Trust has opened a new community hub in Newton Mearns following a £1 million renovation of its Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate.
Three...
Work begins on £150m Edinburgh hospital
Two young patients marked the start of construction at a major new hospital development in Edinburgh earlier this week.
Brother and sister, Beau (11) and...
Building surveying and fire engineering specialist makes Glasgow city centre switch
BUILDING consultancy specialist Diamond & Co. has relocated from Cumbernauld to a new office space in Glasgow's West George Street.
The company said the move...
ROCKWOOL appoints new UK MD
ROCKWOOL has announced the appointment of Nick Wilson as MD to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets.
He brings over 20...
Covid and supply chain issues delay £25.7m Aberdeen project
A soft opening planned for the redeveloped Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen is to no longer take place today.
Balfour Beatty first started works on...
Johnstone Town Hall in the frame for top award
JOHNSTONE Town Hall has been shortlisted as a Regional Finalist in the National Civic Trust Awards.
Built by BAM Construction, the community building is located in...
