University of Glasgow announces contractors on £250m framework
THE University of Glasgow has named the contractors on its £250 million construction and maintenance framework.
Robertson, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, Morrison and McLaughlin &...
Finalists announced for SkillBuild 2026
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed the SkillBuild 2026 National Finalists, following the conclusion of 17 regional qualifying events.
Around 700 students competed...
Reservoir lowered ahead of £19.5m redevelopment of East Renfrewshire park
EAST Renfrewshire's Balgray Reservoir has been lowered to carry out 'vital' maintenance work ahead of a £19.5 million transformation of the Dams to Darnley...
‘Incredible’ award recognition for Bankfield Brae project in Edinburgh
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is celebrating after winning the Large Development of the Year category for its Bankfield Brae development in Edinburgh at this...
Recruitment days will highlight opportunities to work on Scotland’s highways
AMEY has announced details of two upcoming recruitment days as the firm searches for people to join its highways team to work on trunk...
Housebuilder supports foodbank amidst ‘tsunami of need’
DANDARA East Scotland has donated £500 and boxes of food to the Trussell Trust's Edinburgh SW foodbank.
Staff at the firm packed the boxes with...
Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
Westwood House residential conversion on track for summer opening
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP has made a fact-finding visit to LAR Housing Trust’s multi-million pound development at Westwood House in Edinburgh.
The project was...
Bear Scotland workers secure union recognition and wage win
UNITE the union has confirmed that Inverness-based Bear Scotland maintenance workers who deliver services for major roads have secured union recognition and a wage...
South Ayrshire wind farm to provide £2.8m in funding to communities
ALMOST £3 million of funding to be generated through the newly constructed Kirk Hill Wind Farm in South Ayrshire has been pledged to support...
New Glasgow base gives KPMG room to grow
SENIOR management at KPMG have been given a preview of the firm's new Glasgow offices, which are being built to aid expansion plans.
Around 350 Glasgow based...
Inverclyde property firm sees ‘substantial’ rise in revenues
GOUROCK-based property firm Bowman Rebecchi has announced it has celebrated two years in business with a 165% rise in turnover and growth into the...
Scottish housing market ‘extremely buoyant’ but gradual slowdown looks likely
NEW research has revealed that Scottish house prices are still rising despite the cost of living crisis.
The April RICS Residential Market Survey, however, did...
Family-run builders’ merchant brings award back to Scotland for first time
COWAL Building Supplies has been named Merchant of the Year at the 2021 Builders' Merchants Awards.
The family run firm, which has branches in Balloch, Rothesay,...
Over £200m to be spent on improving Aberdeen’s school estate
OVER £200 million is to be spent on growing and renewing Aberdeen's school estate over the next five years, the city's council has announced.
The...
Scottish pupils receive mini-masterclasses in roof slating
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has commenced its 2023 programme of skills demonstrations in Scotland, following a history of demonstrations in conjunction...
Temporary crossing to be connected on Kincardine Bridge project
A temporary bridge is to be connected that will carry traffic during the demolition and reconstruction of Kincardine Bridge's substandard southern piled viaduct.
The temporary...
Plans unveiled for £470m active travel network covering entirety of Glasgow
PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a £470 million active travel network covering the entirety of Glasgow.
It comes as the city's council...
Glasgow-headquartered architecture firm reports soaring turnover south of the border
GLASGOW-headquartered architecture firm Holmes Miller has announced it has recorded 100% growth in turnover in the south east of England over the past year...
Plans unveiled for build of Scotland’s largest renewable energy hub
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of Scotland's largest and 'best located' renewable energy hub.
Forth Ports is behind the £40 million proposal for...
