Funding boost for Energy Transition Skills Hub in Aberdeen
THE Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has awarded £400,000 to help deliver a dedicated Energy Transition Skills Hub (ETSH) in Aberdeen.
Plans for the...
Politicians urged not to repeat past mistakes around regulation of electrical sector
POLITICIANS must not 'repeat the mistakes of the past' and ignore the need for regulation of the electrical industry, the head of SELECT has...
Permission granted to uncover world’s first international football stadium
PERMISSION has been granted to proceed with an archaeological project in Glasgow to uncover the world's first international football stadium.
The work will take place...
Sustainable innovations for saving water
By Andrew Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
THIS year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is...
Firms rally together to upgrade cancer charity’s Glasgow office
BEATSON Cancer Charity has unveiled its upgraded office space at Gartnavel Hospital in Glasgow.
The charity set out to upgrade the space earlier this year,...
Big-hearted civils contractor comes to the aid of Glenrothes sports and health hub
ADVANCE Construction has come to the rescue of Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub following an 'urgent request' for help to complete their building.
The...
Second phase of Glasgow’s £4m Pollok House project to get underway
POLLOK House in Glasgow is to close for two years to facilitate the second phase of a £4 million programme of investment led by...
Interserve brings in new finance director
INTERSERVE Group Limited has appointed George Restall as the new finance director of its UK construction business.
He will take over from Mark Goldsworthy from...
Expanding trade at Fife’s Banbeath Industrial Estate
HOWDENS Joinery is set to open a 'spacious' unit at Banbeath Industrial Estate in Leven as it continues its expansion.
The supplier of kitchens, bedrooms,...
Landmark Aberdeen arena set for summer 2019 opening
THE new multi-million pound The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) is to open in summer 2019, it has been confirmed.
The arena, conference centre and exhibition building...
Scottish commercial property market continues upward trend
ANNUAL investment volumes in Scottish commercial property continued their upward trajectory in 2022, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
The independent commercial property consultancy...
CSCS registers qualification for ground gas sector professionals
A bespoke qualification for professionals operating in the ground gas sector has been registered for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
The 'Level 4 NVQ Diploma...
Real estate student bags commercial property prize
Heriot-Watt University graduate Eve Lewis has been awarded a commercial property prize by JLL Scotland for her "exceptional" academic performance.
Eve was judged as the best...
Sustainability ‘at the heart’ of Holland & Barrett’s new Glasgow store
HOLLAND & BARRETT has opened a new store in Glasgow refitted with mild steel and FSC-certified wood.
Mild steel is a 100% recyclable material, with...
Scottish construction activity outlook ‘positive’ but shortages and costs challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted the impact of skills shortages and material costs on Scottish construction activity despite rising workloads.
The Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction...
Fraserburgh firm secures major contract on £4.3bn Eastern Green Link 2 project
A Fraserburgh firm has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to aid in the delivery a new HVDC converter station required as part of the...
SES appointed to £84m University of Glasgow development
SES Engineering Services (SES) has announced it has been appointed by Multiplex to deliver an £84 million project at the University of Glasgow.
The...
New Baron’s Vale development pinned in Glasgow’s East End
Cruden Homes’ new multi-million pound Baron's Vale development in Glasgow’s New East End has been put on the map with a giant Google pin.
The...
PERI expands Construction Accessories team to meet ‘growing demand’ across UK
PERI has announced it is expanding its Construction Accessories team to cater for a 'growing demand' for these products across the UK.
The expansion is...
Haymarket Yards student accommodation project will regenerate vacant site
A planning application for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Haymarket Yards has been granted, subject to conditions, by City of Edinburgh Council.
The move will...
