Time for a Scottish HSE?
SCOTLAND should have its own Health and Safety Executive, accountable to the Scottish Government and the Scottish people.
That’s the view of Pat Rafferty, Scottish...
Firms dig deep at tourist hotspot to install new sewage treatment plant
DHMS Civils Ltd employed Groundforce Shorco to support a deep excavation to accommodate a new sewage treatment plant (STP) at the Inveruglas Visitor Centre...
German firm eyes Edinburgh tech scene
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has secured a deal to acquire the top floor of One St Andrews Square in Edinburgh for a German tech company.
Berlin-headquartered...
Scottish construction sector embraces EPS recycling site’s waste solution
AN EPS recycling specialist has hailed the way Scotland’s construction sector has responded to sustainability targets by embracing innovative recycling processes.
Volker Gruppe operates a...
Rearo on track to return to pre-pandemic performance
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has announced that it expects to return to its pre-Covid performance level next year, despite seeing costs doubling,...
BTO makes senior appointment to construction team
BTO Solicitors LLP has appointed new partner Fraser Hopkins to its construction team.
Described by BTO as a specialist in risk and construction disputes, Fraser...
Housing secretary visits landmark Dundee modular homes project
SHONA Robison, Scotland's cabinet secretary for social justice, housing and local government, recently visited the nation's largest modular development of affordable homes, located at...
Twin beds deal for airport site
PLANS have been submitted for two airport hotels in Aberdeen.
The 140-bed Novotel and 112-bed Ibis will be built on the city’s new business park...
Further funding for ‘greatest transformation’ of Glasgow city centre in a generation
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £21.3 million in funding from Sustrans for its avenues plus project.
The project will cover five routes on the fringes...
Youthbuild programme helps kick-start construction careers in Scotland
FIVE young people have started full-time careers in the construction industry after completing a four-week ‘Youthbuild’ course and two-week work placement, facilitated by GRAHAM...
Aggregate Industries chief moves to Breedon
Breedon Aggregates has announced that Pat Ward, currently CEO of Aggregate Industries Europe, will be joining the company as Group Chief Executive Officer.
He takes over from...
Timber frame manufacturer awarded RoSPA Order of Distinction
DONALDSON Timber Systems has been awarded the Order of Distinction by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in recognition of the...
Leveraging timber resources tipped to help address Scotland’s rural housing crisis
ECOLOGICAL timber homes specialist MAKAR has announced that two of the firm's 'pioneering and affordable' properties have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust.
The...
Clark Contracts to lead construction of new Pitlochry supermarket
CLARK Contracts has been appointed main contractor for the construction of a new Tesco supermarket in Pitlochry, Perthshire.
The contract, which is being completed for...
Newlay Civil Engineering contracted for major Dunfermline road project
NEWLAY Civil Engineering has been appointed by Fife Council to carry out road improvements in Dunfermline over the summer
The programme includes:
Resurfacing on the A907 between...
Glasgow-based housing association embarks on major upgrade project
CALVAY Housing Association is poised to help lower the energy bills of its residents, thanks to support from CAF Bank and Scottish Government funding.
The...
Edison Group acquires Maplewood Joinery and Construction
EDISON Group has continued its spate of acquisitions by purchasing Livingston-based Maplewood Joinery and Construction.
Maplewood is an all-trades commercial and residential property operator which...
Advance Construction Scotland raises £44,962 for charity
A team of enthusiastic walkers from Advance Construction Group Scotland in Bellshill have raised a staggering £44,962 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.
They completed the...
Help to Buy in Scotland capped at £250,000
CHANGES to Help to Buy (Scotland) have been announced to support more people to get onto or move up the property ladder.
From October 22, the shared...
Glasgow to spend £104 million on affordable home builds
GLASGOW City Council has pledged to allocate 'almost £104 million' to housing associations and private developers to build new affordable homes in 2022/23
It is...
