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...
Energy Training Academy strengthens board with non-executive marketing director
THE Energy Training Academy has announced the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director.
As MD of regenerative marketing firm Zebra Growth, Fitzpatrick has...
RSPB drops objection to work at nature reserve following ‘serious concerns’ being answered
THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has withdrawn its objection to the 10 mile Crubenmore to Kincraig A9 dualling scheme.
The charity...
Free family event at Glasgow museum to inspire next generation of construction workers
A free weekend event at Glasgow's Riverside Museum will aim to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
The hands-on construction experience is being hosted...
Additional AHSP funding will ‘do little’ to address ‘glaring black hole’ in budget
HOMES for Scotland has described the announcement by Scotland's first minister of an £80 million uplift over the next two years for the Affordable...
Trade body warns homeowners are ‘cutting back’ on home improvements
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost-of-living begins to bite.
The trade body...
Aberdeen-based architectural surveying firm eyes further growth
ARCHILINK has announced that it is on course to surpass £1 million in revenue by the end of the financial year, having achieved 'significant'...
Construction workers advised on how to deal with bats
PROPERTY consultancy firm Galbraith has urged construction workers to take extra care when working in buildings that may contain bats.
Galbraith has reported an increase...
Latest phase of works to begin on £115m Glasgow city centre project
WORK is set to get underway on the next stage of Glasgow's £115 million avenues programme.
The wider project looks to create a network of...
Caledonia Housing Association confirms two senior appointments
CALEDONIA Housing Association has announced two senior appointments after recruiting a head of finance and a head of investment and sustainability.
Angela Murphy has been...
Midlothian Council eyes Amsterdam-style heat network as deal signed with Swedish firm
MIDLOTHIAN Council has partnered with Swedish state owned firm, Vattenfall, to launch a new energy services company (ESCo).
The local authority said that the initiative...
Broxburn firm has tunnel vision
A Broxburn-based firm has completed a "highly complex" diamond drilling project on Glasgow’s Queen Street Station tunnel upgrade project.
Corecut was selected by Story Contracting – which was...
Glasgow construction worker shares her experience for International Women’s Day
TO mark International Women’s Day, City Building worker Amy Kenna has reflected on her time in the construction industry and share her experience in...
BriggsAmasco celebrates trio of Scottish award nominations
THREE projects that benefited from BriggsAmasco's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards.
The company is a finalist in the categories...
Solar project to deliver carbon benefits at Helensburgh WWTW
WORK is complete on a £300,000 project in Helensburgh designed to help make the treatment of the town’s waste water less carbon intensive.
384 ground-mounted...
University to end its investment in fossil fuels
THE University of Dundee has announced its intentions to divest from fossil fuels and focus on other areas of investment.
The education institution currently holds...
Insite Group to create new home for Consulate General of Italy in Edinburgh
INSITE Group has been announced as the main contractor for the refurbishment of London House in Edinburgh, with the building set to become the...
Team behind £7.5m Forth Bridge project installs defibrillator at local complex
A new lifesaving defibrillator has been installed at the North Queensferry Community Complex by Network Rail and Balfour Beatty.
It comes as part of a range...
Housebuilder honoured for health and safety performance
STEWART Milne Group has announced the firm has secured its 12th Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Gold Award for health and safety...
Argyllshire student named Britain’s top plumbing apprentice
A recently qualified plumber from Argyllshire has been named as the 'Best Plumbing Apprentice' by British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) at its annual Awards...
