Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill
Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill
The Scottish...
Pandemic impact hits sales of construction equipment
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 39% in the first six months of the year compared with the same...
Edinburgh locals asked to help shape conservation priorities
EDINBURGH residents have been asked to suggest buildings in the capital that are in need of conservation work.
The call comes from the Edinburgh World...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
CITB simplifies access to construction training funds
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...
Senior unveils new Ali VU heritage style aluminium door
SENIOR Architectural Systems has extended its Ali VU range of slimline aluminium windows and doors with the addition of a new heritage style door...
Morrison launches Net Zero Partners initiative
MORRISON Construction’s Building Central business has launched its new Net Zero Partners initiative, designed to help align its supply chain with the company’s ambitious...
Communications consultancy strengthens team following Muir Group appointment and double award win
GLASGOW-based Perceptive Communicators has achieved a major milestone after being appointed to provide strategic communications services for Muir Group, expanding its specialist team with...
Planning expansion for Savills in Scotland
Natalie Antonelli has joined Savills planning team as an Associate in the company’s multi-discipline office in Glasgow.
Natalie joins Savills from Jones Lang La...
Report shows significance of built environment to Scotland’s circular economy
'SWEEPING changes' are required in Scotland's built environment and construction sector if the country is to transition to a circular economy, Zero Waste Scotland...
Robertson to ‘raise the roof’ in Inverness
CONTRACTOR Robertson will be quite literally ‘raising the roof’ on a project in Inverness next week.
Robertson Homes will be utilising a 150-ton crane to...
Cruden to deliver ‘much needed’ affordable homes in Clydebank
CRUDEN Building has been appointed by Clydebank Housing Association to deliver a new affordable housing development on the site of the former St. Cuthbert’s...
Stewart Milne Group records pre-tax profits of £16.5 million
STEWART Milne Group has revealed pre-tax profits of £16.5 million and confirmed the board of directors has opted to recommence a competitive sales process...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD of UK Highways business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Joanna Vezey as MD of its UK Highways business.
Joanna, who will join the group in December, has over 25 years’...
Aberdeen pupils impress in housebuilder’s Christmas card competition
PUPILS at Countesswells Primary School, Aberdeen have been designing their own Christmas cards as part of Barratt Developments’ festive competition.
The winning drawing is being...
Building Services specialist confirms latest apprentice intake
BUILDING Services contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced its intake of trade apprenticeships for 2022 with six recruits set to join the business this August.
The...
Edinburgh eyes build of dedicated Gaelic secondary school
DISCUSSIONS are being held in Edinburgh on the expansion of Gaelic secondary education in the capital through the build of a dedicated school.
A consultation...
Housebuilder appoints new land and planning manager
MUIR Homes has announced the appointment of Nicola McCowan Hill as land and planning manager.
In her new role, she will be tasked with identifying,...
New hub South West construction partners announced following ‘refresh’ process
BALFOUR Beatty, BAM Construction, Kier, Morgan Sindall and Morrison Construction have been appointed as the Tier 1A construction partners for hub South West Scotland...
Demand for scaffolding blocks rises in Scotland
Owen Batham, sales & marketing director at Elite Precast Concrete, explains how scaffolding blocks can deliver multiple benefits in temporary works
IN construction, temporary works...
