Construction academy launches in Edinburgh to prepare youngsters for careers in sector
THE City of Edinburgh Council has launched a new skills academy to prepare young people for a career in the construction industry.
It comes as...
Digital construction marketplace could be key to cutting site downtime
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Sector-wide survey launches to discover how Contractor Design Portion use can be improved
A survey has been launched to find out how Contractor Design Portion (CDP) can impact more positively on construction quality.
Led by the Construction Quality...
GRAHAM signs up to the Buy Social Pledge in Scotland
GRAHAM has signed up to the Buy Social Pledge, a new initiative that sees businesses use their everyday spending to improve social and environmental...
Insurance reinstatement building contractor doubles workforce
A succession of contract wins in recent months has resulted in insurance reinstatement building contractor INSUREPAIR doubling its workforce.
Plasterers, joiners and decorators make up...
Scottish investment market maintains momentum in Q2
SCOTLAND'S investment market has enjoyed a pre-summer 'flurry of activity', according to new research.
Lismore Real Estate Advisors has released its review for the second...
New footbridge opens at Port Glasgow station as £5m project nears completion
PORT Glasgow railway station's new £5 million footbridge and lifts have been officially opened.
The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway,...
Housebuilder brings Easter cheer to west of Scotland developments
CALA Homes (West) is inviting customers to come and enjoy Easter festivities at its showhomes throughout the west of Scotland.
Taking place every day from...
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
Scottish ministers confirm direct award of Clyde and Hebrides ferry services
THE Scottish Government has announced that it will implement a direct award of the next Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract to CalMac Ferries...
Plans for major Glasgow retail streets to be unveiled
THE vision for Glasgow's Golden Z - made up of Argyle, Buchanan, and Sauchiehall streets - is to be presented to stakeholders at an event on...
Pause for reflection may be no bad thing for residential property market
By John McHugh, managing partner of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
WHILE reports about a slump in house sales and dropping prices quite naturally attract the...
Future-proofing and safety to be at forefront of Aberdeen beachfront revamp
SAFETY and future-proofing has been placed at the forefront of the regeneration of Aberdeen's beachfront shoreline.
A recently approved report on the plans highlighted the...
Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director.
Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...
Glasgow City Council scoops award for urban self-build plots
A Glasgow City Council self-build project in Maryhill has scooped the best council award at the recent Build It Awards.
The local authority was the...
Budget offers ‘mixed news’ for UK construction sector
THE UK construction sector has offered a mixed response to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget since Labour’s General Election victory earlier this year.
The rate...
Story named Rail Supplier of the Year at Scottish Transport Awards
STORY Contracting is celebrating after being crowned Rail Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards 2023.
The firm said the accolade recognises the...
Livingston contractor marks 50 years in business
LIVINGSTON-based Maxi Construction is celebrating 50 years in business today (May 18).
The firm was founded by Arthur Hopkinson, a chartered civil engineer, in 1971....
Capstone completes build of Highland housing development
CAPSTONE Construction has completed the build of 20 homes in Dingwall on behalf of the Highland Council.
The development includes a mix of housing tenancy...
Barratt site managers to the ‘four’ at national site awards
Four Barratt Homes East Scotland site managers have achieved recognition for their work.
