Tim Balcon

Two weeks remaining for CITB’s Levy consultation period

EMPLOYERS have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 Levy proposals. The consultation period will conclude on...

Electrical apprentice and adult trainee intake in Scotland reaches 12-year high

THE number of new apprentices and adult trainees in Scotland's electrical sector has reached its highest figure for 12 years. More than 800 people have...

Former Perth hospital site to house new luxury care home

PROPOSALS to transform the former Hillside Hospital site in Perth into a luxury 77-bed care home have been given the green light. Perth & Kinross...
Charity cheque being handed over

Highland housebuilder’s team rises to charity challenge

HIGHLAND-based Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has raised over £5,000 for Mikeysline as part of the ‘Cup of Kindness’ challenge. As part of...
Kier Buy Social pledge

Kier joins Buy Social Pledge

KIER has joined the Buy Social Pledge in a move which the firm said reinforces its commitment to supporting social enterprises and delivering positive...
McTaggart

McTaggart to deliver 28-home Midlothian mid-market rent site

MCTAGGART Construction is to build 28 new homes on the site of the former Newbattle High School in Easthouses. The Melville Housing Group, through its...
The Seed, Dundee

Dundee woodland project wins major accolade at Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards

A co-living home for two households in a woodland garden near Dundee has won a major accolade at the Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards (ESBA),...

Hanover Scotland announces new chair

HANOVER Scotland has announced the appointment of Gary Devlin as chair of the housing association's board. He replaces Mike Martin, who was chair of Hanover...

Four historic Scottish communities to receive share of £4.5m for building repair works

FOUR historic Scottish communities are set for a share of £4,502,575 to help deliver building repair works. The funding comes from Historic Environment Scotland (HES)...

RICS appoints new CEO

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the appointment of Justin Young as chief executive officer. Justin was appointed by RICS Governing Council to...
Gillian Cameron, GBSS Civils

Civils specialist puts five employees through emergency first aid training course

FIVE employees from GBSS Civil Engineering have completed an emergency first aid course, organised by West Lothian-based Forde Training Services. The four-day long course saw...

Clark Contracts welcomes new apprentices

FIVE new apprentices have joined Clark Contracts to complete four-year trade apprenticeships. The contractor received over 150 applications for the apprenticeships, with various assessment sessions...
Railway bridge closed to public

Burnside Railway Station bridge to be repaired in £200,000 project

NETWORK Rail is to begin work on £200,000 worth of essential repairs to the footbridge at Burnside Railway Station. The organisation said the footbridge is...

Boutique hotel development opportunity arises in Glasgow

DM Hall has revealed it is marketing a 'rare opportunity' to acquire a Grade A-listed building in Virginia Street with planning permission to develop...
Cube Glass Cumbernauld HQ

Tesco contract win provides retail therapy for Cube Glass

CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass recently announced it has secured a major commercial breakthrough after winning its first contract to undertake work for retail giant Tesco. Operating...

CECA Scotland dinner raises funds to fight MND

GUESTS attending the annual CECA Scotland dinner helped raise over £8,000 for rugby legend Doddie Weir's charity, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. This figure will...

Glasgow Thrive for Property event announced

The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 17th June at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm. The VIP speakers are Ross Martin,...
Private finance is generating huge opportunities for the supply chain.

Gun is fired on offshore boom

OFFSHORE wind developers have invested around £165m in the Scottish economy so far, according to new figures published by Scottish Renewables. The industry body asked...
Automatic Door Suppliers Association ISO accreditation

ADSA secures ISO accreditation double

THE Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has announced it has secured two ISO accreditations - 9001 and 45001– underscoring its commitment to excellence in...

Golf event helps Glasgow firm raise thousands for charities

GLASGOW-based construction firm City Building and their supply chain partners have donated £18,000 to specialist charities across Scotland after organising a corporate golf day. The...