Scottish Government urged to act over “rogue” electricians
THE prospect of regulating the electrician profession in Scotland may have moved a step closer after SELECT and representatives from Unite the union met with...
Proposed eco-therapy park could host memorial for those accused of witchcraft
A memorial dedicated to those accused of witchcraft is a step closer following a visit to a proposed eco-therapy wellness and leisure park development...
Queensferry Crossing sees “unprecedented” demand since opening
The Queensferry Crossing has seen an “unprecedented” demand since opening early this morning (August 30).
The bridge opened for business just prior to 3am and...
Ogilvie peaks for charity
ELEVEN members of staff at Ogilvie Group climbed three mountains and over 11,000 feet in 24 hours to raise £2400 for charity.
A team from across...
Urban Union gives students hands-on construction experience
STUDENTS from the City of Glasgow College have received hands-on experience in the construction industry thanks to a new programme from Urban Union and...
‘Real appetite’ for regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) says there is now 'overwhelming industry support' for regulation of the electrical industry and is urging more professionals to...
Analysis highlights Edinburgh’s status as future global ‘urban hotspot’
KNIGHT Frank's latest Wealth Report has named Edinburgh as a future global 'urban hotspot'.
The annual analysis from the property consultancy ranked Scotland's capital 31st...
First pipes installed to supply Shawfair with low carbon heating
THE first pipes to supply the new Shawfair Town in Midlothian with low carbon heating have been installed, with construction on the site now...
Tributes paid to former SEC Group president Lord Martin O’Neill
LORD Martin O’Neill, long-term president of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group, has died at the age of 75.
Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan became president...
New fast-track adjudication process for low-value disputes welcomed
THE CICV Forum has welcomed the launch of a new fast-track summary adjudication process for low-value disputes.
The process features a capped adjudicator’s fee and...
Unbranded Finance completes £36m shopping centre loan
UNBRANDED Finance, a non-bank lender set up in 2020 with offices in Edinburgh and London, has announced completion of its 'largest and most complex'...
Each of Glasgow’s 23 wards to decide how to spend £1m improvements investment
EACH of Glasgow's 23 council wards is to have £1 million allocated for improvements with community representatives having a 'direct say' on how the...
Latest Building for Growth programme moves to online format
HUB South West has announced that its eleventh Building for Growth programme is to get underway.
This edition will be online only due to Covid-19...
Estate reaps the benefits of partnership working
MAINS of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course has spoken of the successful relationship with Aberfeldy-based Blairish Restorations, who have acted as the estate's 'in-house'...
Third phase of homes upgrade programme underway in Kilmarnock
A project to upgrade 35 properties in Kilmarnock is underway through CCG Asset Management (AM), the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, for...
Refurbished Aberdeen facility to become ‘sustainability powerhouse’
A multi-million pound plan has been unveiled that has been tipped to help Aberdeen become a 'sustainability powerhouse'.
LaSalle Investment Management has outlined its vision...
Charity unveils new concept apartment with ‘life-changing’ tech installations
TECHNOLOGY that enables residents to influence their environment with assistive controls such as eye-gaze technology, wireless switches and voice command have been installed in...
Keepmoat announces partnership with The Lighthouse Charity
KEEPMOAT has announced a partnership with The Lighthouse Charity as part of the housebuilder's 'valuing difference' initiative.
The Lighthouse Charity is dedicated to promoting the...
McConnell hails success of adding to principal contracting capabilities
KILMARNOCK-headquartered McConnell has revealed the business has strengthened its principal contracting capabilities and is on course to achieve revenues exceeding £20 million.
The business, which...
ROCKWOOL strengthens UK position with acquisition of Wetherby Building Systems
ROCKWOOL Group has announced it is acquiring Wetherby Building Systems Ltd in a move described as marking an 'important milestone' in the firm's quest...
