Business highlights value of apprenticeships in helping to tackle sector skills gap
MANUFACTURER Russell Roof Tiles has revealed it believes attracting young people into the industry is 'essential' to tackle skills shortages.
The business has highlighted three...
MBO complete at engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle
ENGINEERING consultancy Wallace Whittle has been bought by its current management team, providing continuity for around 90 jobs at its offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen,...
Urban Union gives students hands-on construction experience
STUDENTS from the City of Glasgow College have received hands-on experience in the construction industry thanks to a new programme from Urban Union and...
Thomas & Adamson secures contracts for new office fit-out projects
THOMAS & Adamson has been appointed by law firms Shepherd and Wedderburn and Morton Fraser to deliver over 36,000 sq ft of commercial fit-outs...
Carnbroe site manager honoured with Seal of Excellence award
A Barratt site manager working at a Carnbroe development has been awarded a Seal of Excellence accolade at a national housebuilding awards ceremony.
Alistair Grant...
New pavilions to be leased as part of £28m Union Terrace Gardens project
THREE pavilions in Aberdeen's Union Terrace Gardens designed to act as cafes, restaurants or arts spaces are to be marketed for leasing.
The detached, steel...
Healthy prospects as Kier gets NHS go-ahead
Kier has been named as one of five principal supply-chain partners on Frameworks Scotland 2, the publicly funded procurement initiative that will deliver £600m...
Building firm foundations to offer shelter
One of the country's leading house builders has donated almost £19,000 to housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland.
Barratt Homes’ West Scotland division raised money for...
Artist describes housing associations as the ‘unofficial fourth emergency service’
CALEDONIA Housing Association has held a special anniversary staff conference to mark its decade of service.
The organisation has provided over 5,000 affordable homes in...
Shepherd managing partner becomes new RICS Scotland chairman
IAN Fergusson, managing partner of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, has been appointed chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland in its 150th year.
Bridge...
First Minister officially opens £116m Levenmouth railway line
THE new Levenmouth railway line has been officially opened by First Minister John Swinney.
Over 300 guests from the local community and those involved in...
Community park breathes new life into previously vacant Glasgow site
A new £3.1 million community park has been officially opened in Glasgow's east end, the fourth greenspace developed in recent years by regeneration specialist...
Plans for flagship Scottish tennis venue served £5m funding boost
THE Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced the commitment of £5 million of funding towards the build of a flagship tennis and sports centre...
Build of new affordable homes underway in Larkhall
BUILDING Craftsmen Dumfries has commenced the construction of 21 new affordable homes in Larkhall on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA).
Located on...
Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre shortlisted for industry award
SCOTLAND'S National Retrofit Centre (SNRC) has been shortlisted in the Adaptive Reuse into Other category at the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards, organised by...
Cruden lands role on new build housing framework
CRUDEN Building Scotland has announced it has been appointed as a leading contractor for new build housing in Scotland by Link Housing.
The four-year construction...
Union secures ‘outstanding’ 17.4% rise for thousands of construction workers
THOUSANDS of engineering construction workers will benefit from a two-year pay rise worth a minimum of 17.4%, Unite the union has announced.
The deal, which...
£850 million development plan unveiled
PLANS for an £850 million commercial redevelopment of the St James Quarter in Edinburgh have been unveiled.
Revamp of Cumbernauld town centre sees demolition work get underway
THE first stage of the regeneration of Cumbernauld town centre is underway as contractors begin the demolition of a multi-storey office block.
Beattie Demolition is...
Hat-trick of deals announced for Capital Square building
BAM, the developer of Grade A office Capital Square in Edinburgh, has confirmed three new lettings which takes the development to almost 90% occupancy.
Anderson...
