Diversion tactic works in Aberdeen
ANOTHER milestone has been reached in the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre with the completion of the diversion of the Green Burn that...
City Building celebrates record rise in apprenticeship applications
CITY Building has announced a record rise in apprenticeship applications after partnering with yattle, a youth-focused jobs app connecting early-career talent with employers across...
Rope access engineers repair world famous Glenfinnan Viaduct
ROPE access technicians have been ascending and navigating the Glenfinnan Viaduct as part of Network Rail's £3.4 million project to future-proof the world famous...
Akela secures another major contract in Penicuik housing project
AKELA Construction has secured another contract as part of the creation of a new community in Penicuik.
The latest contract for Avant Homes will deliver...
Pupils get safety talk ahead of refurbishment programme
INVERGARRY Primary pupils recently took part in a road safety talk ahead of Morrison Construction starting work at the school to build two classroom...
Edinburgh Thrive property event
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 2nd September at The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh from 8.30am – 10.30am.
The VIP speakers are Jude Barber,...
Number of issues still to be addressed in Scotland’s cladding bill
Keith Emmerson, associate in dispute resolution specialising in construction at Gillespie Macandrew LLP, discusses the potential implications of Scotland’s planned cladding remediation bill
The Scottish...
Highland initiative offers new route into construction for youngsters
THE Highland Council has collaborated with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Banardo's Works to create a pathway for young people who are...
Westminster debate addresses ‘growing problem’ of rogue builders
THE problem of rogue builders was explored during a Westminster Hall debate, led by Mark Garnier MP.
MPs from across the political spectrum came together...
The JR Group makes £4,000 donation to Lighthouse charity
THE JR Group donated around £4,000 during The Lighthouse Construction Charity Scotland West's annual dinner.
Members of team attended the event at the Grand Central...
North Ayrshire Council on track to deliver 1,500 new homes despite Covid delays
NORTH Ayrshire Council has said it is on track to deliver more than 1,500 new homes as part of its five-year strategic housing investment...
Scots rugby legend gives backing to charity school build project
SCOTTISH rugby legend Chris Paterson has become an ambassador for a charity build project supported by a number of property companies.
Perth and Kinross-based children’s...
V&A Dundee construction materials to be celebrated on fifth anniversary
V&A Dundee's latest display will pay tribute to the construction of the building as it marks its fifth birthday this weekend.
‘Stories from the Building’...
Build of £6.93m Passivhaus flats underway in Midlothian
OGILVIE Construction has started work on the £6.93 million delivery of 23 Passivhaus properties in Danderhill on behalf of Midlothian Council.
The one and two-bedroom...
BAM’s FM business secures raft of new contract wins
BAM'S facilities management business has secured a number of new contract wins in the energy, housing and education sectors, including the management of eleven...
Report highlights ‘resilience’ of Scotland’s prime residential market
SAVILLS' latest analysis of UK residential market performance during 2023 shows that while mortgage affordability has impacted the wider sector, Scotland’s prime market has...
CCG Asset Management secures Paisley bathroom upgrade work
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division for CCG, has commenced work on 88 bathroom upgrades in Paisley.
The kitchen and bathroom replacement specialist has completed...
M Squared reports £10 million revenue milestone ahead of ambitious growth plans
GLASGOW-headquartered commercial landscape and groundworks specialist M Squared has reported an annual revenue milestone of c.£10 million as the business celebrates its 10-year anniversary.
M...
Access Industry Forum renews call for ‘simplified’ system of reporting workplace accidents
THE Access Industry Forum (AIF) is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents following another year of 'little improvement' in falls from height.
The organisation...
FMB Scotland welcomes publication of Heat in Buildings Strategy
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy.
FMB Scotland director, Gordon Nelson, said it...
