Energy Training Academy strengthens senior management team
THE Energy Training Academy has appointed Alan Earsman as finance director.
A former senior finance figure with the Royal Bank of Scotland, Mr Earsman joins...
Architectural institutes unite for fire and life safety design guidance
THE architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body to ensure standardised guidance...
Glasgow Caledonian University to help upskill Sri Lanka in renewable energy
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) is to receive a share of almost one million euros to help Sri Lanka address workforce shortages in renewable energy...
Lanarkshire electrician’s ‘unprecedented enthusiasm’ recognised with award
A talented Lanarkshire electrician's 'unprecedented enthusiasm' has been recognised after he scooped the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year award.
Scott Ahern,...
Scottish firm to trial air quality monitoring platform in homes nationwide
ARBNCO has announced it is to trial a new digital air quality platform with the aim of reducing indoor air pollution, improving ventilation and...
NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...
IME confirms DMB merger
EDINBURGH-based IME Property has announced a merger with East Lothian's DMB Property.
The two property agencies will operate under the IME brand in a move which Iain Mercer,...
Local authorities across Scotland to invest £5m in developing nature
SCOTLAND'S councils are to invest £5 million this year to develop nature networks across the country in a bid to help tackle the nature...
Urban Union formalises work experience commitment to City of Glasgow College students
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between regeneration specialist Urban Union and the City of Glasgow College to provide meaningful work experience for...
Firm looks to make an impact on assault course for charity
EDINBURGH-based building services firm M-Pact is looking to make an impact at this year’s Tough Mudder challenge to raise money for charity.
Thirteen big-hearted members...
Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station
NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...
Electrical trade bodies call for ‘one nation’ approach to training
TWO of Scotland's leading electrical bodies have warned that training must remain on a national level.
SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) said...
‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors
ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...
CMAL completes Tiree pierhead works
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed final snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal following completion of pierhead repairs in December last year.
Engineers were...
£32m Glasgow student complex to welcome first residents
A new £32 million student development in Glasgow city centre is to welcome its first residents this month ahead of the new academic year...
On the RAAC: commercial lease considerations on discovering concrete issues
By Dentons’ Philip Knight, Fiona MacGregor and Scott Buchanan
REINFORCED autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight concrete that was widely used in the construction...
Halliday Fraser Munro appoints new projects director
ARCHITECTURE and planning practice Halliday Fraser Munro has appointed David Shaw as projects director.
Shaw, who has 16 years’ experience in the profession, joins the...
Cala unveils two new showhomes at Kirkintilloch site
CALA Homes (West) has unveiled two new showhomes at its Weaver’s Brae development in Kirkintilloch.
The site, located off Market Road in Fauldhead, offers a...
CQIC urges ‘fundamental change’ in use of Contractor Design Portions in Scotland
THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has published a new report calling for a fundamental change in how Contractor Design Portions (CDPs) are used...
Aurora Energy Services acquires Caithness lifting and inspection specialist
AURORA Energy Services has completed the acquisition of lifting and inspection firm Northern Marine Services (NMS).
NMS is a provider of non-conventional lifting, inspection, logistics...
