Recruitment and training remain vital to keep pace with construction demand
SCOTLAND’S construction sector is well placed to benefit from a strong pipeline of projects, but employers will have to grapple with an increasingly competitive...
‘Landmark’ Stirling office building shortlisted for top award
STIRLING Development Agency (SDA) is celebrating after its recently completed development at Kildean Business Park was shortlisted for the 2023 Scottish Property Awards in...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new MD – building north
TILBURY Douglas has promoted Phil Shaw to the role of managing director – building north.
With more than 25 years' experience within the business, most...
Glasgow to ‘work as fast as possible’ to regenerate Union Street as demolition begins
DEMOLITION work is underway in Glasgow on what remains of the Union Street building left 'seriously compromised' by the devastating fire on March 8.
Glasgow...
Cruden Building at the double with new homes in Prestonpans
CRUDEN Building has delivered two new housing developments in Prestonpans in East Lothian on behalf of Lar Housing Trust.
The £3.2 million Northfields development, located...
New bridge tipped to fuel Winchburgh growth
THE new bridge connecting to Winchburgh and which spans both the Union Canal and Glasgow-Edinburgh railway line has been officially opened.
Community representatives, designers, consultants,...
Early career professionals sought for Future Leaders’ Forum
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is looking for early career professionals and students with 'drive, ambition and determination' to join a new Built Environment Future...
Marley launches campaign to keep roofers safe in winter
MARLEY has launched a winter safety campaign to support roofers and other outdoor construction workers.
From icy conditions to sheltering from heavy rainfall, the roof...
New primary school in Tillydrone on track for May opening
A new primary school for Tillydrone is on track to open before the summer holidays, Aberdeen City Council has revealed.
Members of the council's finance...
Two new directors appointed at akp
AKP Scotland Ltd has announced two promotions at board level, with Roz Malcolm and Stephen Sharpe becoming directors at the East Kilbride-headquartered contractor.
Joining the...
City Building urges firms to apply for £280m of opportunities
City Building is looking for subcontractors to support its work in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. The company has advertised 78 lots across its construction...
Tilbury Douglas confirms senior appointment
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Martyn Smith as the firm's new commercial director.
He was most recently commercial director at Ferrovial Construction, while earlier in his...
Luxury care home in Dalgety Bay poised to open
MORRISON Community Care (CCG) Holdco has announced that its Dalgety Bay Care Home will open its doors this winter after receiving 'high levels' of...
Cambuslang housing development on track despite Covid challenges
THE JR Group has marked a major milestone in the development of an affordable housing project in Cambuslang.
The Paisley-based contractor has reached the halfway...
RJ McLeod to begin next phase of £11m flood protection scheme after Christmas break
RJ McLeod is to begin the next phase of the Highland Council's £11 million flood protection scheme at Caol and Lochyside in January.
Work on...
Scaffolding division at the double for Glasgow city centre projects
JR Scaffold Services has announced completion of two major scaffolding structure projects to assist in the refurbishment and fit out of two buildings in...
Electric Heating Company to address net zero challenges at SELECT meeting
WORKING together to help support Scotland’s transition to net zero will be among the topics discussed at an upcoming membership meeting of SELECT, the...
Partnership approach helps transform Whitlawburn community
MORE than 300 new homes have been completed in Whitlawburn, near Cambuslang, bringing an employment and economic boost for the area.
The community has been...
Robertson reinforces commitment to communities
ROBERTSON has strengthened its approach to responsible business by becoming a member of not-for-profit organisation Business in the Community (BITC).
Founder and executive chairman, Bill Robertson...
New leadership team sees ‘strong growth’ for B&W Engineering’s Edinburgh Office
BLACK & White (B&W) Engineering has announced 'strong growth' in Scotland since the business opened its Edinburgh office in 2021.
The office was established by...
