Local businesses given chance to win work from tier one contractors
A programme is underway designed to show construction companies how to grow in a sustainable manner by building the skills and internal capacity to...
Plans launched for 685-property development at Glasgow’s Charing Cross
A planning application has been made for the creation of a new residential development on the site of Portcullis House at Charing Cross in...
Edinburgh launches action plan to tackle housing emergency
COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh have approved an action plan to help tackle the 'severe' shortage of suitable housing in the capital.
Following the unanimous decision to...
Hanover Scotland announces new chair
HANOVER Scotland has announced the appointment of Gary Devlin as chair of the housing association's board.
He replaces Mike Martin, who was chair of Hanover...
Morrison Construction appoints new MD for Building Central business
MORRISON Construction has announced that David Ewing has been appointed as the new MD of its Building Central business from April 1.
He will succeed...
Kier joins Buy Social Pledge
KIER has joined the Buy Social Pledge in a move which the firm said reinforces its commitment to supporting social enterprises and delivering positive...
Contractor hails apprenticeship success at annual awards ceremony
MORRISON Construction has announced it is celebrating a 'landmark' period for apprenticeship successes across its north east business.
This year, Morrison Construction North East has...
Housing association shows support for Christmas toy appeal
KINGDOM Housing Association employees have raised £1,200 for the Cottage Family Centre Christmas Toy Appeal.
The Cottage Family Centre, based in Kirkcaldy, supports local children...
Glasgow building to get new lease of life
WORK has started on the transformation of one of Glasgow city centre’s landmark historic buildings into a prime retail and residential development.
190 Trongate, which...
Dismay over time taken to decide on major housing developments
THE Scottish planning system is failing to deliver the homes desperately needed.
That's the view of the industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) in response to the...
Springfield secures £6.3m affordable housing contract with Wheatley Group
SPRINGFIELD Properties plc has announced it has signed a new contract worth £6.3 million with the Wheatley Group for the delivery of affordable housing...
Construction to start on affordable homes site in Livingston
CRUDEN is to start work on 49 new affordable homes in Livingston on behalf of Link Group Ltd.
The £8.7 million development will see the...
Community garden gifted to Winchburgh Growers
A 1.5-acre community garden has been presented to the Winchburgh Community Growing Group.
The Winchburgh Growers received a plaque from John Hamilton, CEO of Winchburgh...
New roof structures could be trialled in Dundee RAAC properties
PILOT works on five council properties affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead in Dundee, if councillors approve...
Construction industry urged to improve efficiency and productivity amidst cost pressures
NEW research has revealed that the UK construction sector needs to act now to boost productivity to help mitigate rising costs of labour and...
Trade body gears up for electric car revolution
SELECT, the trade body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, is gearing up for the electric vehicle revolution by installing more EV charging points at its...
Upcoming event to highlight opportunities on Paisley school build
MORRISON Construction is to share details of subcontracting opportunities on its build of Paisley Grammar School Community Campus at an upcoming Renfrewshire Council event.
The...
BAE Systems to launch new returners programme in Scotland
ENGINEERS and STEM professionals across Scotland who are struggling to return to the sector following career breaks can benefit from a new returners programme...
MKM completes acquisition of DTC Merchants
MKM Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its geographic coverage in Scotland through the acquisition of DTC Merchants Limited.
The builder’s merchant revealed that...
Barratt delivers ‘strong operational performance’ despite sector challenges
BARRATT Developments PLC has issued a trading update in which the housebuilder has revealed a 'strong operational performance' despite economic and political uncertainty.
For the...
