Impact report highlights need to close the ‘green skills gap’ in Scotland’s built environment
SUSTAINABUILD has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining insights and recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly.
The Assembly, opened by Scotland's minister for...
New Rutherglen business park moves a step closer
A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of Clyde Gateway's new Rutherglen Links Business Park.
A sod cutting ceremony was held recently to mark...
Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital
A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...
Sweco announces Edinburgh-based active travel team
SWECO has announced it has brought together experts from across its transport business as part of a new active travel team, based in Edinburgh,...
Procast delivers again on Christmas caring
CONSTRUCTION, energy and property contractor Procast has again shown its support for young people who are forced to become carers for others.
For the fifth...
Housebuilder reports ‘record’ number of website visits on Boxing Day
EAST Scotland housebuilder Dandara has revealed that a 'record' number of visits were made to the company's website on Boxing Day from people looking...
Scottish trade body backs Grenfell Inquiry call for ‘urgent change’ in construction sector
SCOTLAND'S largest trade association, SELECT, has echoed the Grenfell Inquiry’s call for regulation and a 'shake-up' of the construction industry.
The body has now called...
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...
Building the future workforce
By Kirsty Connell-Skinner, programme manager | HCI Skills Gateway
Do you remember being young and experiencing something that shaped your career choices? Maybe you saw...
University and SGN partner to reimagine former fossil fuel sites
SGN and Edinburgh Napier University have launched a collaborative project to reimagine six former fossil fuel sites.
The initiative comes as part of the gas...
Edinburgh to establish commission to make streets more inclusive
AN accessibility commission is to be established to ensure Edinburgh's public spaces are as inclusive as possible for those with disabilities.
On Thursday January 11,...
Thomas & Adamson marks International Women’s Day
AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, Thomas & Adamson has spoken to a number of the firm's female colleagues operating across the business to...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Barratt to deliver new homes at two brownfield sites in Leith
BARRATT Homes is progressing plans to transform derelict land in Leith into two new housing developments.
The housebuilder has already started construction of 212 homes...
Robertson Homes appoints regional director for north east England
SCOTS housebuilder Robertson Homes has announced the appointment of Richard Bass as regional director for its business in the north east of England.
Based in...
Barratt reports ‘solid operating performance in uncertain market’
BARRATT Developments has announced the firm's half-year results highlight a 'solid' operating performance in an 'uncertain' market.
Revenue for the six-month period ending December 31,...
Unite Students to acquire £95m Glasgow project
UNITE Students has confirmed that it is progressing with the purchase of a planned 800-bed student accommodation project in Glasgow.
The student accommodation provider, which...
MP won’t back down in cash retentions campaign
A Scottish MP at the forefront of the campaign to change the practice of cash retentions in the construction industry has revealed his frustration following a debate on the matter at Westminster.
Outdoor construction workers urged not to underestimate winter weather risks
WITH the UK poised to embrace sub-zero temperatures next week, roofing specialist Marley has provided some guidance to help roofers and other outdoor construction...
Union welcomes clarity over pay and non-essential working
UNITE Scotland has welcomed the 'stronger guidance' issued by the Scottish Government to construction firms during Covid-19, which clarifies what constitutes essential works.
The union...
