Home comforts for Procast as Hamilton project gathers pace
PROCAST Group is working on an affordable housing project in Hamilton just yards from the firm's HQ.
The principal contractor is delivering 12 new flats...
FMB survey uncovers ‘troubling trend’ in Scottish building industry
A new survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has revealed a 'troubling trend' in the Scottish building industry. The organisation said that,...
Glidevale Protect bolsters technical service with senior appointment
BUILDING materials producer Glidevale Protect has promoted Jim Smith to the role of head of technical.
The firm said the move is designed to continue...
Group reports 23% rise in number of dust breaches on construction sites
THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 23% rise in the number of dust breaches occurring on construction sites.
The increase is detailed in...
University of Strathclyde student wins Emerging Engineer award
A final-year civil and environmental engineering PhD student at the University of Strathclyde has been named as the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Scotland’s Emerging...
University of Strathclyde partners with Siemens Energy to drive innovation
THE University of Strathclyde has formed a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy to help accelerate the transition to net zero.
Both parties will work together...
Elgin pupils make the grade with work placement scheme
BILL Robertson, the executive chairman of Robertson Group, has honoured a 16-year-old Elgin school pupil who has won a work placement initiative after taking...
Building firm director fined over health risk
THE director of a building firm has been fined after the health of workers was put at risk for more than three months.
Roland Couzens, from...
Work begins on £3.6m Avon Viaduct repair project
NETWORK Rail engineers are to begin £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow.
The project, which begins today (August 3)...
Project manager prepares to represent Scotland at national awards ceremony
A CALA project manager is preparing to represent Scotland at a national awards ceremony taking place virtually from London on February 26.
Mark Foley, who...
Projects delayed due to firms failing to meet credit criteria of energy suppliers
CONSTRUCTION projects are facing 'significant' delays due to companies failing to meet the credit criteria for energy suppliers, Cumbernadul-based USAVE Utility Contracts has warned.
The...
Fall in RMI work ‘reflects reduced consumer spend’ as living costs soar
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said that the 2% fall in repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) work in the UK building industry...
Contractors named for £750m Clyde Commercial Framework
A Kier Graham Joint Venture, VolkerStevin and Morgan Sindall have been announced as contractors on the £750 million Clyde Commercial Framework.
Kier Graham Defence was...
Traffic technology goes live as bridge project progresses
Graham hands over new intelligent transport system
A KEY element of the Forth Replacement Crossing project has gone live with the installation of transport technology...
Spirits producer raises a glass to new storage facilities
A family-owned spirits producer has marked a milestone after unveiling new premium storage facilities in Fife.
Located in Glenrothes as part of Wemyss Family Spirits'...
Murform marks quarter of a century of success
MURFORM is marking 25 years in business this year, with the firm’s Scottish operations hailed as playing a crucial role in the company’s success.
The...
Electrical apprentices discuss their progress in latest industry podcast
ELECTRICAL apprentices have again been revealing their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust...
Homes boss warns of huge risk to jobs
NEW energy standards proposed by the Scottish Government could add £10,000 to the cost of new homes but will contribute only 0.07% to overall...
CCG completes planned maintenance contract in Glasgow’s southside
CCG has completed a kitchen and bathroom replacement contract in the southside of Glasgow for Elderpark Housing.
The group’s in-house planned maintenance division, Asset Management,...
Rural Scots call for more housebuilding to address local challenges
NEW research has revealed that 61% of rural Scots are supportive of new housing being built in their local area.
The findings were revealed in...
