GRAHAM becomes first business to secure IIP’s platinum wellbeing award
GRAHAM has been awarded the highest certification possible for positive wellbeing culture by Investors in People (IIP).
The IPP wellbeing platinum standard recognises an 'outstanding...
Edinburgh Castle scoops UK crown
EDINBURGH Castle has been named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs).
This year’s prestigious BTAs,...
Ex-Aberdeen landfill site to be transformed to create a solar farm
A historical landfill site is to be redeveloped to create a solar farm as part of the first phase of a green hydrogen infrastructure...
SJS announces raft of senior promotions
SJS has revealed it is celebrating a 'record' £12 million year with a series of appointments and promotions.
The property fit-out, refurbishment and bespoke joinery...
GEG Capital adds Bracewell Stirling Consulting to portfolio
INVERNESS-based investment group GEG Capital Ltd has acquired a stake in architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting.
The addition of the consultancy, offering design, master...
Plans lodged for 130 new homes in Cardross
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for the development of land in Cardross which, if approved, will deliver a variety of...
Glasgow School of Art restoration team appointed
THE design team that will lead the restoration of the world-renowned Mackintosh Building has been announced.
Following the fire that devastated the Glasgow School of Art...
SELECT president warns of AI’s potential impact on electrical network
THE new president of SELECT has warned that the demands on the electrical network to power AI may become 'unsustainable' as it becomes a...
Building Harmony Choir puts on a show at Christmas concert
BUILDING Harmony Choir, made up entirely of professionals from the Scottish construction sector, received a standing ovation from a packed Adelaide Place Baptist Church...
Procast Group expands English presence with £12.5m retrofit project
HAMILTON-based contractor Procast Group is continuing to expand its presence south of the border after starting work on the second wave of a £12.5...
Berwickshire set for solar powered housing
EDISON Energy is playing a lead role in Europe’s largest ever crowd funded solar energy project.
In partnership with Oakapple Renewable Energy, the Glasgow based company...
Ashwood Scotland event raises funds for charity
THE Ashwood Scotland Foundation has raised £7,600 at its annual charity ball.
Held this year at the Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn, the cash will benefit...
Morrison in race to finish oil HQ by the end of the year
MORRISON Construction has started building a new base in Aberdeen for a global oilfield service provider.
The contractor expects the warehouse and workshop facility to...
University of Glasgow hailed for multi-million pound Govan plans
THE University of Glasgow has been praised for plans to bring a multi-million pound health innovation hub to the Govan area of the city.
Community...
Morris & Spottiswood appoints new framework manager
MORRIS & Spottiswood has appointed Sarah Rathburn as a framework manager in the company's public sector team.
The move is aimed at supporting the firm's...
Demystifying the rules regarding recruiting construction workers from overseas
By Mark Templeton, director at Anderson Strathern
In his spring statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that five construction occupations were to be added to the...
Three-year Lyne Burn project gets underway in Dunfermline
FIFE Council has commenced work on a three-year programme to bring improvements along the Lyne Burn in Dunfermline.
The local authority, in partnership with the...
‘Complex’ scaffolding project helps breathe new life into Paisley Museum
JR Scaffold Services has erected a scaffold structure around Paisley Museum as the A-listed building undergoes a major renovation project.
The museum is being transformed...
Second phase of Fife affordable housing development completes
WORK has been completed on the second phase of a housing development in Kennoway delivered in partnership with Robertson Construction Eastern and Fife Council.
The...
‘£7.8bn in construction projects at risk if Scotland says yes’
OVER £7 billion of planned construction works could be in jeopardy if Scotland votes to leave the United Kingdom according to new data from...
