Dandara Aberdeen focuses on helping to build construction careers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has revealed it is continuing to encourage young people to forge careers in construction with the appointments of Ryan Odlin and Daniel...
Changes to CCS checklist take effect
A new Monitors' Checklist is now in force for the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), with updated questions on tackling illegal working and improving road safety.
The new...
North Ayrshire Council’s largest housing development to commemorate invention of Braille
NORTH Ayrshire Council's largest housing development is to commemorate the invention of Braille.
A street at the housing development, being built by Ashleigh (Scotland), at...
Glasgow handovers mark major milestone for regeneration firm
REGENERATION specialist Urban Union is handing over the first eight properties on its inaugural fully self-delivered development in Glasgow.
The handovers, at Pollokshaws Living in...
Unite secures pay rise for thousands of electrical apprentices
UNITE has announced it has secured a pay uplift for thousands of electrical apprentices across the UK.
The apprenticeship wage increase was negotiated by the...
Pilot project to research optimisation of land use
ABERDEENSHIRE and Aberdeen City councils have been selected to pilot a new partership which will help develop Scotland's approach to land use.
The north east...
Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering specialist expands Midlands presence
GLASGOW-headquartered Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has announced it is continuing to grow its presence across The Midlands after securing a fourth...
Morrison Construction to lead upgrade of Aberdeen’s Union Street
MORRISON Construction is to begin work on a major upgrade of Aberdeen's Union Street at the end of the month.
The Aberdeen City Council project...
MP highlights cash retention issues in construction sector
MP Alan Brown has led a debate at Westminster about safeguarding and releasing cash retentions in the construction industry.
The SNP MP for Kilmarnock and...
New premises offers Edinburgh construction business room to grow
EDINBURGH-based construction firm Orocco has announced it is 'primed for significant growth' after expanding into a new headquarters to meet increased demand.
The company has...
Significant residential development opportunity marketed in Perth
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors, acting on behalf of the John Dewar Lamberkin Trust, has announced it is bringing to market a residential development opportunity at...
Plan to help shape the future of Aberdeen approved
A blueprint has been approved which will help to shape Aberdeen's future land use and guide planning decisions including housing developments, leisure, and industrial...
Refurbishment work starts on historic Edinburgh building
APPLETON Tower, part of the University of Edinburgh’s central estate, is to undergo a major upgrade to improve the appearance and environmental performance of the...
CMS Trade appoints new general manager to boost growth plans
JIM Walker has been appointed general manager at trade window and door fabricator CMS Trade.
With more than 15 years’ experience in the manufacture and...
Peel Ports Group appoints 18 contractors to £750m construction framework
PEEL Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of works across the UK and...
Ogilvie breaks ground at luxury Currie development
OGILVIE Construction has commenced work on a new £9.3 million development of luxury waterside apartments in Currie.
The work is being carried out for Dunaven...
Major £12.6m Glasgow bridge project progresses
WORK to replace the bridge over the railway at Shields Road in Glasgow has taken a step forward following the installation of a temporary...
hub South West launches festive appeal to help tackle suicides in Scotland
HUB South West has launched a Christmas appeal to help tackle the rise in suicides in Scotland.
The organisation is urging its partners, suppliers, and...
Hardies enters new era with ‘refocused’ growth strategy for Scotland
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced it has entered a new era with a 'refocused' growth strategy for Scotland.
The firm has parted ways...
Stephenson Halliday adds to senior team with double appointment
STEPHENSON Halliday has appointed Julia Frost as a director and Adam McConaghy as principal planner in its Edinburgh office.
Julia's previous roles include planning director...
