Soben makes sixth director-level appointment this year
CONSTRUCTION cost consultancy Soben has announced a further expansion of its senior team with the appointment of Pieter Schaap as director.
Pieter is the sixth...
Muir Group mourns the loss of director Ronnie Muir
THE Muir Group has announced the passing of director Ronnie Muir.
Paying tribute to Ronnie, the firm said he dedicated his life to the growth...
NASC confirms release of phase two of TG30
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has announced phase two of TG30 is now live and available for the industry to use.
The move is said...
Lochlie Construction Group earns double certification for fire door safety
MULTI-trade principal contractor Lochlie Construction Group has announced that the company has officially achieved BM TRADA Q-Mark certification for both Fire Door Installation (STD052)...
Construction to start on Macmerry housing development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that construction for a development of 102 new homes at its Weldon Grange site in Macmerry will start within...
Shepherd and Hardies align new brand identities
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and Hardies Property & Construction Consultants have announced an alignment of their new brand identities.
The rebranding exercise is said to lend...
Six square up over city centre project
A GROUP of six international companies are in contention to win a prestigious design competition to redevelop Glasgow’s George Square.
Glasgow City Council has whittled...
Niche developer looks to set the standard on sustainable city living
ARTISAN Real Estate claims to have 'raised the bar' for sustainable development with the launch of a new design framework designed to achieve low...
Rail chief says £116m Levenmouth line will go beyond just boosting transport
THE £116 million reinstatement of Levenmouth's railway will help improve the life chances of people in the area, the MD of Scotland's railway has...
Apprenticeships at 14 slammed as ‘reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible’
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has branded Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places...
Build of £5.9m Bowling railway bridge progresses
THE build of a new £5.9 million railway bridge at the former Exxon site in Bowling is gathering pace.
Work on the crossing began in...
Moray’s £300m learning estate strategy approved
MORAY's £300 million learning estate strategy has been approved by councillors following a consultation with constituents.
The local authority said that the new strategy allows...
Profit and turnover up at James Donaldson & Sons
Fife-based timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced strong end of year results. Turnover for the year to March 2015 increased by...
Retrofit Academy marks milestone after enrolling 5,000th learner
THE Retrofit Academy is celebrating a major milestone after announcing it has successfully enrolled over 5,000 learners to its range of retrofit training courses.
Trained...
New student complex delivered in Edinburgh city centre
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has announced the completion of a design and build contract for a new student accommodation complex in Edinburgh for Curlew Property.
The...
School marks sports complex milestone
PUPILS and teachers from St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow have marked completion of the structure at their new sports complex.
A topping out ceremony, organised...
British Safety Council calls on HSE to change its Covid-19 risk classification
THE British Safety council has called on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to classify Covid-19 as a 'serious' risk.
Currently, the HSE considers the...
NFRC backs action on rogue traders, but warns reforms must work for reputable contractors
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to tackle rogue traders and strengthen consumer protection in the home...
Demolition contractor bosses given bans
THREE directors of Glasgow-based demolition contractor George Hunter (Demolishers) Ltd have been handed a directors’ ban after a probe found they had allowed the...
MEP specialist reports surge in turnover and pre-tax profits
MECHANICAL, electrical and plumbing (MEP) specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced 'record' financial results, with turnover rising 55.3% in 2024 and pre-tax profit...
