New health and safety app launched for painting and decorating sector
THE Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has produced a new app offering members the latest health and safety advice.
The Health and Safety in Painting...
Green light given to ‘most significant regeneration project in Scotland’
A masterplan to regenerate one of Europe's largest brownfield sites has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council.
The planning application for the former steelworks site...
Home Office apologises to FP McCann for ‘false and defamatory’ allegations
THE Home Office has publicly apologised to FP McCann Limited after it issued a press release which it states contained 'false and defamatory' allegations.
Published...
Work begins on ‘once in a generation’ opportunity at Candleriggs Square
GRAHAM has announced that work is underway on the delivery of the £62 million Candleriggs Square project in Glasgow.
The contractor said the project is...
Plans unveiled for project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth
PLANS to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the first time in half a century have taken a step forward after the Scottish...
North Glasgow properties benefit from upgraded windows and doors from CCG
35 north Glasgow properties owned by Queens Cross Housing Association (QCHA) have benefited from new 'high-performing' windows and doors following a supply and fit...
CQIC urges ‘fundamental change’ in use of Contractor Design Portions in Scotland
THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has published a new report calling for a fundamental change in how Contractor Design Portions (CDPs) are used...
New road tipped to ease traffic and improve Shawfair connections
A new road linking Musselburgh with the new Shawfair community and Danderhall has been tipped to reduce road traffic through Millerhill village by up...
Cleland Primary extension work complete
PROCAST has completed a £530,000 contract to construct and fit-out a new extension to Cleland Primary School in North Lanarkshire.
The firm revealed that the...
‘Green signal’ for HS2 project despite report warning of late arrival
THE UK Government has approved the controversial High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “poor management” to date hasn’t detracted...
Ayr townhouse with four mews offices and car park goes on the market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has revealed it is bringing to market a townhouse with four mews offices and car park in Ayr town centre.
Citadel House is...
First properties set to be launched at Campion Homes’ new Perthshire development
THE first six properties at Campion Homes' new Strathmore Meadows development in Meigle are set to go on sale as the firm prepares to...
First phase plans approved for £1 billion Perth development
PERTH and Kinross Council has given the green light to plans for the first phase of Springfield Properties’ £1 billion Bertha Park development.
First phase...
Scotland’s Railway to host SME networking event for contractors
NETWORK Rail and its key suppliers are to host a networking event for SMEs keen to learn more about work available across Scotland’s Railway over...
Lucky Seven for Robertson Construction
A mental health hospital in Glasgow, a Grangemouth warehouse (pictured) and the refurbishment of a visitor centre in the Trossachs National Park are among...
Housing association secures £10m credit facility
KINGDOM Housing Association has confirmed it has agreed a revolving credit facility agreement with Lloyds Bank during the Covid-19 period after an open tender...
Housebuilder raises more than £25,000 for poverty relief charity
BARRATT Developments raised £25,772 for a poverty relief charity in the north of Scotland at its recent charity dinner.
The housebuilder welcomed 220 guests to the...
Charity volunteer sews up £3,000 donation from Linwood construction firm
A Renfrewshire construction company has made a £3,000 donation to help improve the lives of impoverished African villagers.
CGC, based in Linwood, handed over a...
New Govan Travelodge works poised for early 2019 completion
ARC-Tech (Scotland) is delivering M&E works for a new Travelodge in Govan.
A full service installation has been undertaken alongside main contractor, CBC, at the...
Network Rail makes lorry driver plea as five bridges struck each day
FIVE railway bridges are struck by lorries each day in Britain at an annual cost of £20 million, Network Rail has revealed.
It comes as...
