BESA to waive card fees for redundant workers
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is allowing redundant workers to apply for and renew SKILLcards free of charge.
The organisation said anyone who suffered...
ICE Scotland reiterates calls for ‘resiliency audit’
ICE Scotland has welcomed the focus on collaborative working in Transport Scotland's newly published Approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience.
The publication outlines the...
SSE to use AI technology to monitor puffin numbers
ENERGY firm SSE is trialling 'cutting edge' AI technology in a bid to keep count of puffin numbers in areas around its projects.
The flying squad initiative...
Plans launched for new Morrisons store in Aberdeenshire
MORRISONS has launched a planning application for the build of a supermarket at Ury Estate, just outside Stonehaven.
The new purpose-built grocery store would form...
Deeside Timberframe confirms new MD appointment
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced the appointment of David Crawford as its new MD to lead a five-year growth plan.
He succeeds John Wright, who has...
‘Complex’ scaffolding project helps breathe new life into Paisley Museum
JR Scaffold Services has erected a scaffold structure around Paisley Museum as the A-listed building undergoes a major renovation project.
The museum is being transformed...
McTaggart Construction achieves Living Wage accreditation
MCTAGGART Construction has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer.
The Living Wage accreditation demonstrates McTaggart Construction's commitment to ensuring all employees earn a...
Planning permission granted for Anniesland development
Housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd has been granted planning permission for a new development in Glasgow.
The 61 plot mixed tenure development at Spencer Street...
Barratt reports ‘strong’ half year financial results
BARRATT Developments has reported 'record' first half year completions in its half year financial results to December 31 2020.
The housebuilder has completed 9,077 homes during...
Glasgow leads the way in student accommodation rental growth
A new report has revealed that the period 2022/23 - 2023/24 has been the strongest ever year for UK rental growth in the student...
9% rise in new apprentices
THE proportion of Scottish construction companies recruiting apprentices is expected to rise by 9% over the next 12 months.
New materials designed to decarbonise road network trialled in North Lanarkshire
NEW materials designed to reduce carbon in the UK road network have been trialled in North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire Council is working with Transport for...
Idom Merebrook doubles housing turnover since 2010
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Idom Merebrook has reported 100% growth in its housing division since 2010.
The firm’s housing turnover has grown from £1.35 million in...
Maxi Group announces ‘record’ turnover in 2018 financial results
THE Maxi Group of companies has reported a 14% rise in turnover, from £74.2 million to a record £85.1 million, in its 2018 financial...
SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
Tradespeople prohibited from non-essential domestic jobs in level four areas
TRADESPEOPLE will be prohibited from carrying out non-essential work on homes in level four areas, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Newly released guidance on the...
Work tees off at Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Ury
WORK is underway to deliver the Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course at the Ury Estate.
Activity is starting on the preparation of the land for...
Tayside and north east Fife set for £700m of investment
A £700 million programme to boost economic prosperity across Tayside and north-east Fife is to be confirmed today (Dec 17).
The Tay Cities Region Deal...
Innerleithen site supports Queen’s Green Canopy project with tree planting
WHITEBURN has confirmed support for the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project by planting 30 ornamental trees at its Caerlee Mill development in Innerleithen.
The team...
Build to rent site in Glasgow’s west end brought to market
A fully consented build to rent (BTR) residential site in Glasgow's west end has been launched by Savills and Scarlett Developments.
The firms are acting...
