Around 500 Scottish Water staff to strike over pay dispute
UNITE has served industrial action notice on Scottish Water with it confirming around 500 of its members in frontline roles will take part in...
Plans launched for build of UK’s largest offshore wind farm
A planning application has been launched to construct the UK's largest offshore windfarm 23 miles off the East Lothian coast.
Berwick Bank would have the...
Balfour Beatty to create almost 600 new roles for young people across the UK
BALFOUR Beatty has announced its intention to increase the number of apprentices, graduates and trainees by around 60% compared to its 2021 intake.
The contractor's...
Deadline looms for entries to inaugural Plumber Awards
A final call has been made for entries for the first ever Plumber Awards, with the January 31 deadline fast approaching.
The free-to-enter awards celebrate...
Aberdeen and Kilmarnock to host latest 5G innovation hubs
THE Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) has announced it is expanding its S5GConnect Programme with two new 5G innovation hubs in Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.
This launch...
Construction begins at new Stirling riverside development
WORK is underway on a riverside development at Johnston Avenue, Stirling, which will see 24 homes built on the site adjacent to the River...
Firm expresses ‘delight’ in being involved in £4.2m community hub build
THE construction of a new community hub in North Ayrshire will receive support from building services provider, Arc-Tech (Scotland).
Located in Garnock Valley, adjacent to...
Housebuilder marks milestone in Bannock Wood plans
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that Midlothian Council has approved the first of its Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) for the...
Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer
BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
Luxury development set to launch in Newton Mearns
A new community of luxury homes is to be launched in Newton Mearns later this year.
Mallets Rise by David Wilson Homes will feature three,...
Pacific checks in on high-profile hotel refurb projects
PACIFIC Building has secured two major tourist hotel refurbishment projects worth a combined £11 million.
Works are underway at the Holyrood Hotel and Mount...
Homes for Scotland announces 2024 awards shortlist
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2024 awards programme.
This year focused on how its members are meeting the...
Heriot-Watt’s Dubai campus obtains sustainability award
HERIOT-Watt University's Dubai campus has been awarded gold status by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Several factors helped the campus qualify for...
Union in ‘disbelief’ that non-essential construction is to continue in Scotland
UNITE the Union has expressed its 'disbelief' that non-essential construction is to continue in Scotland following a review by the Scottish Government.
The union said...
Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity
EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process.
The pitched roof...
Research facility bound for Antarctica undergoes trial assembly in Scotland
A complete trial assembly of a specialist air communications tower for a British Antarctic research station has been undertaken in Kintore.
It comes ahead of...
Housebuilder granted approval for more Countesswells homes
STEWART Milne Homes is to build 121 more properties at Aberdeen's Countesswells after planning permission was approved for a range of two, three and...
Housebuilder ‘presents’ new way of promoting homes
ALLANWATER Homes has launched video fly-throughs of show-homes and house-types at its various developments throughout Scotland.
Accessible through a link on its website, the videos...
Stewart Milne Group scoops gold with 93% customer satisfaction rating
STEWART Milne Group has scooped a gold award for its customer service across its Group, Homes Scotland and Homes North England divisions.
The awards, run...
