Last chance for Scottish construction firms to get the green vibe
The application period for Scotland’s leading environmental award scheme is drawing to a close and Scottish construction businesses are encouraged to enter their green...
AC/DC tune the most played song amongst tradespeople
A hardware firm has claimed to have created the 'perfect' music playlist for tradespeople following a study into their listening habits.
IronmongeryDirect analysed thousands of...
Bid specialist launches digital platform to help SMEs with public tenders
AM Bid has announced the creation of its first digital platform designed to help SMEs 'rebound' from pandemic-related challenges.
The bid specialists have spent a...
North Lanarkshire Council unveils ‘transformational’ £1.7 billion capital investment plans
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has agreed its largest-ever capital investment programme with the commitment of over £1.685 billion being invested in the region over the...
New £1.3m initiative to identify sustainable ways of recycling synthetic pitches
A new UK-wide initiative, co-led by the University of the West of Scotland, will look to find sustainable ways of recycling artificial sports pitches...
Falkirk Council looks to give local team home advantage with new pavilion
A new fully-equipped sports pavilion in Larbert's Russell Park is to be made available to local sports clubs through community asset transfer, Falkirk Council...
Majority of Scottish office stock could become ‘unlettable’ without upgrades
NEW analysis from Knight Frank has found that almost a third of Scotland’s office space could be at risk of being unusable if the...
Springfield cites family values for awards success
SPRINGFIELD Properties has swept the board at this year’s industry Oscars and believes that its family values is what keeps it the people’s favourite.
The...
Historic clock returns to Edinburgh’s Leith Walk
EDINBURGH'S historic London Road clock has returned to its home on Leith Walk after 15 years in storage and a full restoration.
The clock was...
Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
Progress made on multi-million pound North Ayrshire flood protection schemes
WORK is progressing at three multi-million pound flood protection schemes in North Ayrshire as the area prepares to lessen the impact of climate change.
The...
‘Substantial investment’ paves the way for next phase of Ravenscraig regeneration
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to North Lanarkshire Council for the extraction and remediation works of 200 acres of land...
Graduate apprenticeships have key role to play in Scotland’s economy
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By Jen Henderson, head of talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University
Graduate Apprenticeships are a key way to develop and retain skills and talent for business...
Head of Highland building firm receives Industry Excellence Award
THOM Macleod, MD of Compass Building & Construction Services and Orbis Services Limited, was presented with an Industry Excellence Award at the Highland Construction and...
Winchburgh Developments appoints new finance director
WINCHBURGH Developments Ltd has announced the appointment of Alan Coyle as its new finance director.
He will work with the team behind the masterplan for...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
Kingdom Group appoints group director of communities
THE Kingdom Group has announced the appointment of Dan Blake as its group director of communities.
The new role was created following a structural evaluation...
Persimmon profits exceed £1 billion
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has announced a 4% rise in revenue to £3.74 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, and a 13% increase in...
Work begins on Mackie Village homes in north east Scotland
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at Mackie Village, outside Stonehaven, where 91 new homes are being constructed.
The homes are being built on Ury...
Electrical trade associations urge members to plan ahead amidst materials shortage
SELECT and the ECA has issued joint alerts to members warning them about extended delays in acquiring materials due to shortages.
The advice by the...
