Interserve reports huge revenue rise
INTERSERVE has reported a 33% growth in revenue to £2.9 billion in its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Total operating profit rose...
Construction workers want mental health support in new jobs
ALMOST nine in ten construction workers think that mental health support is important when choosing their next jobs, new findings have revealed.
Research undertaken by...
Gabion solution specified for National Robotarium
PHI Group has been carrying out the design, supply and installation of a gabion basket retaining wall at the new £22 million National Robotarium...
60-bed care home plans tipped to secure future of Anniesland bowling club
A 77-year-old bowling and tennis club in Anniesland, Glasgow, could see its future secured if proposals for a new care home are taken forward.
Located...
Highlands set for £9m worth of rail upgrades
ENGINEERS are to carry out £9 million worth of upgrades and repairs to Inverness Railway Station and the Kyle railway line later this year.
The...
Plans approved for next stage of Aberdeen beachfront revamp
THE next stage of work has been approved in the first phase of the transformation of Aberdeen's beachfront.
The approval from Aberdeen City Council will...
Housebuilder reports ‘surge’ in demand for properties in rural and suburban settings
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has announced the firm is braced for a 'boom in demand' for new homes from people looking for more space as...
Contractor welcomes over 200 guests to annual customer receptions
CLARK Contracts recently welcomed over 200 customers to the firm's annual receptions held in the east and west of Scotland.
The first event took place...
Luddon to lead £5m redevelopment of Stirling Train Station
LUDDON Construction is to lead the £5 million redevelopment of Stirling Train Station, ScotRail has announced.
The project will see the creation of a 'cyclepoint'...
Construction assessor recruitment drive hailed a ‘real success’ in Scotland
A recruitment campaign which set out to train high-quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been hailed as playing a 'vital role' in economic...
Cushman & Wakefield confirms new Scottish appointments and promotions
REAL estate agency Cushman & Wakefield has announced two promotions and two new appointments within the company's Scottish operation.
Neil Johnston and Adam Watt have...
City Building gives charity shop a makeover
TWO apprentices from Glasgow-based construction company, City Building, have put their skills to good use to give a fresh new look to a charity shop...
CITB and FMB launch report to underpin a new sector skills plan
A new report has revealed that the repair, maintenance, and improvement of existing homes represents £41 billion of total construction turnover in the UK.
Energy...
HES to establish new hub for retrofit of traditional buildings
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed plans for a new dedicated national centre to champion the retrofit of traditional buildings.
The organisation has welcomed £1...
Major project boom sparks construction recruitment drive in Highlands
THE Highlands and Islands has been labelled as one of the 'most exciting places in the UK' to build a career in construction amidst...
Supply chain issues delay Glasgow’s Anderston Station reopening
GLASGOW'S Anderston Station is to remain closed for an additional week due to supply chain issues.
The station, which serves the city's financial district, has...
Glasgow hosts health and safety roadshow
GLASGOW has hosted the first in a series of major events designed to discuss the future of workplace health and safety.
Organisers - the Health and Safety Executive...
Rising costs impacting confidence as stats show fall in UK construction output
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the 1.4% fall in UK construction activity in June as a 'growing concern' for small builders...
Residents move into ‘stunning’ £11.3m Roslin housing development
RESIDENTS have revealed their delight at moving into a 'stunning' new £11.3 million energy-efficient housing development in Roslin.
The 62-home Wheatley development was built by...
Upgrades and repairs to take place on over 50 Edinburgh schools
OVER 50 Edinburgh schools and nurseries are having planned works ranging from repairs to upgrades during the February mid-term break.
It comes as part of...
