Tillicoultry bricklayer takes top tradesperson title
A Tillicoultry bricklayer has fought off competition from thousands of entries to be crowned Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2016.
Richie Maxwell (30) won the competition, organised by Screwfix,...
Former Penman Engineering site for sale in Dumfries
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing for sale the former Penman Engineering site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries as either large industrial premises or a redevelopment opportunity.
The...
More support shown for regulation of Scotland’s electrical industry
SELECT has announced that its campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has attracted further support, with two industry organisations and four MSPs adding...
Plans submitted for mixed-use Glasgow development near High Street Station
PLANS have been lodged for a new mixed-use development in Glasgow which includes over 220 apartments on a vacant site near High Street Station.
Vastint...
CBRE adds to project management and building consultancy team in Aberdeen
CBRE has appointed two new recruits for its Aberdeen office in the real estate advisor's growing project management and building consultancy department.
Andrew Beedie joins...
No further measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry
NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland's construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the country's lockdown restrictions.
Non-essential construction had previously...
Renfrew contractor gives local pupils an insight into construction careers
RENFREW-based Thomas Johnstone Limited (TJL) has invited pupils from several local schools to tour the firm's in-house manufactured joinery facility and learn about the...
DJ Alexander opens new Glasgow base to reflect ‘optimism’ of property market
SALES and lettings agent DJ Alexander Ltd has opened new premises on Byres Road in Glasgow's west end.
The office employs 20 people and is...
TN International acquires bitumen roofing specialist in multi-million pound deal
TN International (TNi), owner of Scottish insulation manufacturer Superglass, has acquired bitumen roofing manufacturer Chesterfelt in a multi-million pound deal.
The deal has been described...
Highland railway line set for £1.6m upgrade
NETWORK Rail is to deliver £1.6 million worth of improvements to the railway line between Inverness and Tain.
Engineers will replace rails and sleepers in...
Contractor engages Glasgow pupils on site safety project
MORRIS & Spottiswood has engaged local school pupils in a Glasgow construction site safety project as part of a contract involving Govanhill Housing Association.
The...
Linear hails first-year success of English operations
LINEAR Design & Construct (LDC) has hailed the first full year of trading from its England operation, with a turnover of over £10 million,...
Dundee workers get on their bikes to promote healthy lives
DUNDEE construction workers have participated in an event designed to encourage a healthy and productive working environment.
SME contractors working on the new Baldragon Academy were invited...
Full reinstatement of Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building ‘not affordable’
A 'significant' enabling project has been approved by the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) board to provide a 'platform for future rebuilding' of its...
Employer views sought over 2018 Levy proposal
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched what the organisation described as its biggest ever consultation over the 2018 Levy proposal.
Thousands of employers of...
Landmark University of Stirling sports project starts to take shape
WORK on the University of Stirling’s £20 million sports facilities redevelopment has reached its highest point.
Currently being delivered by Morrison Construction, the facility now...
Chancellor opens new chapter for Story Homes
CHANCELLOR George Osborne took time out from a busy election campaign to open Story Homes’ new Carlisle offices.
The Chancellor visited the development at Crindledyke Farm,...
Milestone moment for Moorpark Primary build
A milestone has been reached in the construction of the new Moorpark Primary in North Ayrshire.
North Ayrshire provost councillor Anthea Dickson laid the final...
Plans approved for £130m build of ‘transformative’ Eden Project Dundee
PLANNING permission has been secured for Eden Project Dundee which will see a £130 million transformation of the city's former gasworks on East Dock...
Edinburgh Napier University’s expanded facility tipped to help next generation excel in construction
THE expansion of a technology facility at Edinburgh Napier University has been tipped to give the next generation of engineering and construction leaders 'every...
