Housebuilder installs bench at Kirkintilloch site to boost mental health awareness
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (West) has unveiled a new Breathing Space bench at one of its developments on the outskirts of Glasgow.
The firm has installed...
CHAP Group looks to the future with key appointments
CHAP Group has appointed two key members of staff to its busy minor works department.
The Aberdeen based group, which operates divisions in the construction,...
Stirling Council appoints firm to repair bridge as a ‘matter of urgency’
AMCOGIFFEN has been appointed by Stirling Council to carry out repair works on Catterburn Bridge.
The firm commenced initial site investigation works earlier this week,...
Work tees off at Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Ury
WORK is underway to deliver the Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course at the Ury Estate.
Activity is starting on the preparation of the land for...
Doosan Babcock commits to Renfrewshire
DOOSAN Babcock has signed a new 15-year lease with Canmoor at its facility at Westway in Renfrewshire.
The move is said to represent the largest...
Lighthouse Charity confirms ‘record’ year of support for construction community
THE Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights 'record' milestones and support for the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
The...
Research shows ‘fragile but stabilising’ UK construction outlook
THE latest Market Report from property and construction consultancy Gleeds suggests the UK Government is failing to instil widespread optimism amongst construction professionals, with...
Ecological Building Systems supports retrofit projects at BE-ST Fest 2026
ECOLOGICAL Building Systems has revealed it will be demonstrating its latest systems and innovations for renovating buildings at the BE-ST Fest International Retrofit Conference...
NHS agrees £40 million deal for two new hospitals
BALFOUR Beatty is to build two new hospitals in the north of Scotland, after NHS Highland signed a £40 million contract with hub North...
CECA Scotland dinner raises funds to fight MND
GUESTS attending the annual CECA Scotland dinner helped raise over £8,000 for rugby legend Doddie Weir's charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. This figure will...
Hunter’s Quay to benefit from infrastructure upgrade
WESTERN Ferries (Clyde) is pressing ahead with a further £4 million investment in upgrading its terminal infrastructure at Hunter’s Quay, Dunoon.
The business, which operates the...
Scrapping of HS2’s northern leg a ‘dark day’ for ‘entire’ UK economy
THE UK Government's decision to cancel the West Midlands to Manchester line of HS2 has been described by the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)...
Esh Construction picks up national prize
ESH Construction has received national recognition for its Building My Skills programme, which has helped provide young people with the skills to succeed in the construction...
Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Whitburn church
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to St Joseph’s Church in Whitburn.
As part of a joint initiative with...
New campaign urges construction workers to be ‘Covid-19 smart’ in their private lives
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign to encourage workers to stay safe in their social lives.
Using two animations,...
Roofer breaks back in horror plunge
A construction firm and the director of a roofing company have been fined after a worker was seriously hurt when he plunged almost six metres through a...
Sweco UK grows with MLM Group acquisition
ENGINEERING, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK has acquired MLM Group, creating a combined business with a turnover topping £108 million, 1,340 employees and...
Scotland eyes creation of regional construction material reuse hubs
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans for the creation of regional hubs and networks for the reuse of construction materials and assets as part...
Fire protection business is aiming high with expansion plans
A family-run Dundee fire protection business has expanded into Manchester after its commitment to securing the highest levels of third-party accreditation and training helped...
Scottish firm makes virtual property viewing a reality
A Scottish property firm has introduced a new method of viewing properties it claims can remove the hassle of property viewings and allow clients...
