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...
Builder backs Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s campaign
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has backed the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity's help inside the hardhat campaign.
The initiative aims to raise awareness of poor mental health...
Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch
THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Special guest Tam...
Barratt hails ‘strong’ performance in ‘challenging’ environment
BARRATT Developments has hailed a 'strong operational performance in a challenging operating environment' after the housebulder released its annual results for the year ended...
RIAS unveils winners of special category awards 2025
A Falkirk distillery, a self-build home in the Outer Hebrides, and a primary school in Perth are among the winners of a Royal Incorporation...
Capital gains for East Kilbride firm
AN East Kilbride-headquartered fit-out and refurbishment firm has opened a new office in Edinburgh to capitalise on a growing number of clients and projects in the east of Scotland.
akp's expansion follows a...
Construction law specialist lands Aberdeen-based role
A lawyer who is said to specialise in major construction projects is returning to work for Burness Paull LLP in Aberdeen, having played a major...
Housebuilder has net zero targets validated by SBTi
CALA Group has confirmed new near and long-term emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under its Buildings Sector criteria.
The...
Contract wins help expand ENGIE’s presence in Renfrewshire
ENGIE has announced it has won "multiple" contracts across Renfrewshire, which will see homes, schools and public buildings benefit from refurbishment and maintenance works.
The...
Largest battery storage developments in Europe to be built in Scotland in £800m project
COPENHAGEN Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is to commence with the build of two battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Scotland.
The two projects - Coalburn...
Eight DM Hall surveyors secure RICS membership qualification
DM Hall has announced that eight more of the firm's surveying professionals have passed the final hurdle of their professional training.
Claudia Balmforth (Irvine Residential), Helana...
New resource launched to help managers address mental health at work
MATES in Mind, a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health in the construction sector, is using Time to Talk Day (February 6) to raise awareness...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
Trade bodies give mixed response to draft national planning 4 framework
TWO trade bodies have issued polarising responses to the Scottish Government's draft national planning 4 framework.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) warned that the plans risk...
Interserve to restore historic Edinburgh building
INTERSERVE is to renovate the University of Edinburgh’s historic McEwan Hall.
The £19.1 million project, designed by LDN and Buro Happold, is due for completion in...
Lismore advises on £15m acquisition of Aberdeen logistics units
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced it has advised an overseas investor on the purchase of two 'prime' logistics units in Aberdeen.
The last mile...
Transformation project gives new lease of life to former Victorian purifier shed in Glasgow
WORK is complete on a new £9 million creative business hub for Clyde Gateway in Glasgow's east end, which has resulted in the transformation...
Builders bemoan Spring Budget as ‘missed opportunity’
THE Spring Budget has been hailed as a 'missed opportunity' by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to build new homes and improve current...
Jacobs to take forward A75 bypass design and assessment work
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced that technical advisors have been appointed to design options to bypass the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75...
Sculpting a bright future for artists and craft makers
NEW studios and workshops along with two specially commissioned sculptures are to be unveiled at the spectacular 18th century Marchmont House in the Borders.
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