Architect and TV presenter highlights need for higher levels of Scottish housebuilding
ARCHITECT and TV presenter George Clarke has visited an Aberdeenshire development to highlight the need for higher levels of housebuilding in Scotland.
George Clarke, who...
History group helps name first phases of Newton Mearns development
A local history group has played a key role in the naming of the first phases of the new development of Maidenhill in Newton...
Social Bite launches plans to move Edinburgh village to new waterfront location
SOCIAL Bite, renowned for its efforts to combat homelessness, has launched plans to relocate its Edinburgh village to a 'picturesque' spot north of West...
Rail line reopens following repairs to 19th century bridge
THE railway between Stonehaven and Montrose is to reopen following Network Rail's successful completion of repair works on a damaged bridge.
The rail bridge -...
New Metrotile sales chief looks to explore offsite opportunities
JIM O’Hara has been appointed sales manager for Scotland and Ireland at lightweight steel roofing specialist Metrotile.
An experienced roofing sector specialist, Jim was previously...
Glasgow contractor lands place on new build housing framework
AS Homes (Scotland) has secured a place on the Link Group New Build Housing Construction framework.
The Glasgow-based contractor said the move marks the start...
Barratt Homes recruits new apprentices
BARRATT Homes has recruited four new apprentices to its apprenticeship programme in the West of Scotland, after winning the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014 – Macro...
Queensferry High event aims to inspire females to consider housebuilding careers
TO mark the recent International Women’s Day (IWD), a team of Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s female talent shared their experiences of working in the...
“Remarkable” architect wins lifetime award
AT the same dinner, Margaret Richards was presented with the RIAS Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Award was presented by RIAS President, Iain Connelly,...
Industry appetite increasing for use of conflict avoidance techniques
THE individuals behind a push to encourage more widespread use of conflict avoidance techniques within the Scottish construction industry have hailed the progress made...
Paisley contractor celebrates hat-trick of graduations
THREE Clark Contracts employees have graduated with BSc Honours degrees in quantity surveying from Glasgow Caledonian University.
Colin joined the contractor’s construction west division in...
Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops
CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...
Balfour Beatty to deliver new Edinburgh cycle route
BALFOUR Beatty is to lead a £13 million project to create an active travel route linking the east and west of Edinburgh.
The City of...
Enhancing outdoor facilities is child’s play for Cruden in East Dunbartonshire
CRUDEN Building has offered its assistance to schools in East Dunbartonshire by giving their outdoor community areas a new look and installing new facilities...
Scotland’s ‘most remote pub’ goes on the market
THE opportunity to acquire The Old Forge, reputed to be Scotland’s most remote pub, is being marketed by Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm...
Roofing contractor delivers waterproof solutions to landmark Edinburgh development
ROOFING specialist BriggsAmasco has detailed its work to ensure long-term waterproof protection for the £1 billion residential-retail project at St James Quarter in Edinburgh...
Maxi offers insight into construction careers for youngsters
MAXI Construction has announced its continuous support for the Career Ready initiative, which started in 2017 with a commitment to providing mentorship and paid...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
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Dandara races ahead with festival sponsorship
DANDARA Aberdeen has announced it is to continue its support of an Aberdeenshire sports and community centre by renewing its sponsorship of its annual...
Cruyff does Aberdeen a turn with third sports pitch
A third Cruyff Court is set to be opened in Aberdeen and be named in honour of Aberdeen Football Club's legendary captain Willie Miller.
Cruyff...
