Work complete on £7m Bathgate care development
GRAHAM Construction has completed work on the £7 million Rosemount Gardens and Court Complex in Bathgate.
The care development, which was delivered over three phases on...
Plans submitted for Glasgow’s ‘first operational net zero modular housing development’
WEST of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular have submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the construction of 33 new affordable...
Product manufacturers to face scrutiny from ‘construction industry detective’
IN an uncertain world awash with regulation, safety data sheets and large fines for non-compliance, one company is set to unveil its latest and greatest...
Linear DC expands south of the border
LINEAR Group has announced the expansion of its main contracting arm, Linear DC, into the north of England. The move comes less than 18...
New guide aims to help tradespeople hire apprentices
A new guide which helps tradespeople understand how to hire apprentices has been launched by Screwfix.
The free booklet, which was developed with Skills Development Scotland,...
Revamped Edinburgh office welcomes new tenant
KNIGHT Property Group has welcomed IT and digital edge infrastructure provider Pulsant to 4-5 Lochside Avenue, its £20 million sustainable office building in Edinburgh...
Researchers extract rare metals to boost green goals
NEW technology has been tipped to provide a sustainable boost for the renewables and manufacturing sectors, following the development of a new process for...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
Firms warned to confess blacklisting history or face public contract ban
COMPANIES involved in blacklisting will be forced to disclose their actions and prove they have taken remedial work to stop the practice if they...
Work begins on landmark wind turbine extension project
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a project to install the UK's tallest onshore wind turbines after Banks Renewables secured new funding agreements with Greencoat...
Clark Contracts donates essential household items to Fresh Start
CLARK Contracts has donated a range of essential household items to Fresh Start Scotland.
Over £1,200 was raised for the donations during an employee fundraising...
First phase of Bellsmyre regeneration project underway
CONSTRUCTION work is officially underway on the first phase of the Bellsmyre regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire.
Caledonia Housing Association will deliver the £7.3 million...
BAM Nuttall meets with locals to ‘allay fears’ ahead of £118m project
MORE than 150 people in Luncarty and Scone turned out to meet BAM Nuttall ahead of the firm beginning the build of the new...
GRAHAM to play leading role in Scottish defence projects
GRAHAM has been named as sole strategic alliance member in Scotland on a new Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative.
The contractor was one of seven...
Pandemic could prompt stadia design innovation
A leading member of a UEFA-led group aiming to get football fans back into stadiums has said that the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to...
Green light for Edinburgh student development following appeal
PLANS to construct a 248-bedroom student accommodation development in Edinburgh have been given the green light following an appeal.
Located on a vacant site on...
Plans for flagship Scottish tennis venue served £5m funding boost
THE Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced the commitment of £5 million of funding towards the build of a flagship tennis and sports centre...
WYG appoints new regional director in Scotland
WYG, part of global consulting and engineering firm Tetra Tech, has appointed Ken Munro as regional director in Scotland and head of defence cost...
Community fund helps deliver poignant war commemoration
MACTAGGART & Mickel’s Building Communities Fund has contributed £1,000 to Symington Community Council to support a poignant World War One project.
The cash was used...
JR Group celebrates inclusion on SPA housing framework
THE JR Group has confirmed its place on the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) New Build Housing Construction framework for the second time.
The firm...
