Work to install sculpture feared missing for 26 years begins in Glasgow park
A sculpture by internationally renowned artist George Rickey has found a new home in Glasgow's Queen Park after being feared missing for 26 years.
The...
78% of UK tradespeople impacted by material shortages
NEW research has found that 46% of UK tradespeople have either delayed or refused work because of the materials shortage.
The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, revealed...
Regional qualifiers set to begin for SkillBuild 2026
REGIONAL qualifiers are set to begin for the annual multi-trade competition SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
15 regional heats will take...
Plans submitted for development at Helensburgh Golf Club
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club have confirmed that its detailed planning application for a newly modernised Helensburgh Golf Club and a...
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...
Driving sustainability with product choice
Dan Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, delves into how pitched concrete roof tiles can offer a sustainable solution, as...
Cala Homes launches plans for developments in Bridge of Don and Inverurie
TWO planning applications have been submitted by Cala Homes (North) for the build of new homes in Bridge of Don and Conglass.
Proposals have been...
BESA wants more focus on addressing embodied carbon challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has revealed it is marking World Environment Day on June 5 by highlighting that the built environment still...
SFHA renews partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has renewed its partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks.
The third year of the alliance is tipped to enable...
Construction waste calculator influences ‘groundbreaking’ sector protocol
A tool developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to measure the true cost of waste on construction sites has influenced a 'groundbreaking'...
Multi-million-pound renovation of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls completed
CLARK Contracts has completed a £3.9 million refurbishment of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls in Glasgow.
An official event was held to mark the moment,...
Final phase of decade-long King’s View development in Glasgow launches
THE final phase of the award-winning King’s View development in Glasgow’s southside has officially launched.
Developed by Cruden Homes in Toryglen, this stage of the...
Funding approved to repair Glasgow’s historic buildings
FUNDING of up to £240,000 has been approved by Glasgow City Council for the restoration of historic buildings.
Covering the 2021/22 financial year, the funds...
Much work still required to reach international biodiversity targets say NatureScot
MUCH more action is needed in Scotland to meet current international biodiversity targets, NatureScot has said.
It comes following the public body publishing the report...
CMA warns ‘ignorance is no excuse’ regarding competition rules
THE UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned construction business leaders that 'ignorance is no excuse' in regard to competition rules.
It comes following...
Scotland’s construction pipeline database sees huge surge in registrations
SCOTLAND'S Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool has experienced a massive rise in business registrations as the resource celebrates its first anniversary.
Launched in July last year...
Morrison Construction to deliver £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen train station
MORRISON Construction has been contracted to deliver £8 million worth of redevelopment works at Aberdeen train station.
Scotrail said that the project will allow for...
SCCS and Senceive team up with distribution partnership
SCCS, part of Hexagon and a distributor for Leica Geosystems solutions, has formed a partnership with Senceive to supply the company’s wireless remote condition...
Scotland’s water quality was at highest ever level during first Covid-19 lockdown
THE quality of tap water in Scotland was at its highest ever level during the country's first Covid-19 lockdown, Scottish Water has revealed.
The news...
Glasgow trainee shortlisted for Young Surveyor of the Year accolade
RICS has announced the shortlist for the 2020 RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards.
The organisation said the calibre of entries this year...
