New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge
A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...
BAM appointed for Perth City Hall renovation
hub East Central Scotland has appointed BAM Construction for the redevelopment of Perth City Hall on behalf of Perth & Kinross Council.
The building, which...
Contractor engages Glasgow pupils on site safety project
MORRIS & Spottiswood has engaged local school pupils in a Glasgow construction site safety project as part of a contract involving Govanhill Housing Association.
The...
Employers praised for ‘nurturing and encouraging’ Scotland’s electrical talent
UNION leaders and training providers have praised employers in Scotland for 'nurturing and encouraging' young electrical talent.
On Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Unite the Union, the Scottish...
Falkirk steel fabricator increases capacity with new premises
FALKIRK-based Jenkins Fabrications has relocated to a new location at Bankside Industrial Estate which has doubled the size of its fabricating operation.
The new base...
Pupils enjoy Paddington Bear-themed day at site of former Dundee marmalade plant
PUPILS at Clepington Primary School enjoyed a visit to a local housing development to learn more about the area in a Paddington Bear-themed event.
Coming...
Fish rescued ahead of £8.6m sewer upgrade in Airdrie
A fish rescue operation has helped protect local wildlife in Airdrie as work on a £8.6 million sewer upgrade gets underway.
A total of 58...
Scottish property price analysis reveals mixed bag
A Scottish property firm has revealed that average house prices are 'flattening' while some property types have not yet peaked.
DJ Alexander Ltd, part of...
RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints quality and training manager
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Kevin Keane FRICS as its new quality and training manager.
Whilst at e.surv Chartered Surveyors, he specialised predominately in residential...
Port Glasgow hub restoration up for national award
THE £3.2 million renovation of the King George VI building in Port Glasgow town centre has been shortlisted for a national award.
Now known as...
Aberdeen development “ticks all the boxes”
CALA Homes will deliver a new community in the Bridge of Don area of Aberdeen after receiving planning permission for the initial phase of Grandhome...
Tourism a ‘double-edged’ sword for Edinburgh as office space reaches ‘perilous lows’
A new report has claimed that Edinburgh's popularity with tourists could hinder the availability of office space for businesses in the city.
Work complete at £21.7m Clydebank Health & Care Centre
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the new £21.7 million Clydebank Health & Care Centre.
The new facility is described as forming a 'centre point'...
Extreme assault course challenge for building services team
EMPLOYEES from building services firm MPACT Group recently embarked on a gruelling charity challenge.
Thirteen staff members employed by the Loanhead-based business took on dozens...
Construction of new £300m University of Glasgow building to begin
MULTIPLEX is set to begin work on the build of the University of Glasgow's new £300 million learning, teaching, and research building at its Gilmore...
Industry charity launches new text service
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching a new text service to increase the options available for workers seeking to access support.
The text HARDHAT...
Scottish EV charging infrastructure provider expands European footprint
FOR EV, a Scotland-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, has announced it is expanding its European footprint with a major installation in Sweden.
In...
World’s deepest offshore wind farm build involves ‘massive feat of engineering’
SSE Renewables has reported 'another significant milestone' being passed in the creation of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm which will sit 27 kilometres off...
Edinburgh ‘glamping’ design consultancy begins international expansion with Dubai base
EDINBURGH-based glamping site design consultancy Glampitect has opened a new office in Dubai following a 'remarkable' period of growth.
Founded 18 months ago by friends...
