Blacklist compensation scheme launched
A scheme by eight construction firms to compensate victims of blacklisting has been launched.
The move follows eight months of discussions with unions and workers’...
‘Unique’ Edinburgh city centre building brought to market
THE category B-listed Edinburgh Filmhouse building has been brought to the market by Savills on behalf of Chad Griffin and Tom MacLennan, joint administrators...
Building consultancy launches standalone DRS offering
AN Edinburgh building consultancy has announced the launch of a new standalone dispute resolution support (DRS) service.
Paragon said the move makes the firm one...
SLR relocates to new Edinburgh office following acquisitions
SUSTAINABILITY solutions provider SLR Consulting has moved into a new 175-person office at The Tun in Edinburgh following a number of business acquisitions.
The move...
Scottish universities to help create net zero UK transport system
RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University have been announced as part of a new national research hub which will help create...
Engineering consultancy expands with eighth UK base
SCOTTISH-headquartered engineering consultancy Harley Haddow has ramped up its growth ambitions with the opening of a new office in Birmingham.
The new operation is based...
Step change required to end ‘deepening’ national housing emergency in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has been urged to use the first Programme for Government (PFG) of the new parliamentary session to lay the foundations for...
Interserve looks to raise awareness of mental health issues
INTERSERVE Construction marked World Mental Health Day with 'Tea and Talk' events at its Livingston office and Scottish National Galleries site.
The contractor's Scottish workforce...
Glasgow housebuilder starts work on £5 million development
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new 40-home £5 million development in Springburn, Glasgow.
The two-bed apartments for social rent are being built by Glasgow-based...
Glasgow flood risk management project scoops national award
A forthcoming project that will aim to better manage flood risk and improve greenspace in Cardonald has won an award at the Landscape Institute...
Pandemic results in ‘steep fall’ in Q2 civils workloads
35% of Scottish firms have reported a fall in workloads compared with a year ago in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The latest CECA...
Accountancy firm warns construction sector of ‘perfect storm’ of economic challenges
A chartered accountancy firm has warned the construction sector of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges putting pressure on their cashflow.
Mark Mulholland, of Wylie...
Paisley contractor appointed to £346m building improvement framework
Fusion21 has appointed Clark Contracts to its £346 million building improvements framework.
The Paisley-based company has been appointed to lot 9 of the framework for...
Laminate panel manufacturer launches offshore accommodation package
LAMINATE panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products has introduced an offshore package in partnership with procurement specialist, Revive Intra.
The accommodation flat pack is said to include...
Construction skills charity completes purchases from East Lothian Council
A construction skills training charity has completed the purchase of Black Bull Close and Backlands Garden from East Lothian Council.
The Ridge provides skill training...
University study uncovers ‘upside down houses for the dead’
AN archaeological study by the University of the Highlands and Islands has found that a Stone Age tomb in Orkney contains side chambers that...
Fife Council approves sprinkler retrofit programme for tower blocks
FIFE Council has approved recommendations to retrofit water-based sprinkler systems in all flats at Swan and Memorial Courts in Methil.
Subject to successful evaluation, the...
Building blocks of change: inspiring young people into carpentry
By Graeme Binnie, a joinery lecturer at West Lothian College and founder of the West Lothian Woodworking Initiative
WOMEN working in construction recently hit an...
First phase of Birkwood Castle development nears completion
ENVESTCO have completed the first phase of the development of Birkwood Castle and estate which is being transformed into a stunning boutique hotel and residential development of luxury...
Russell Roof Tiles launches charity initiative for third year in a row
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has announced that its Give4Good charity initiative will return for a third consecutive year, with the 150-strong team pledging to raise...
