University of Strathclyde students gain scholarship with major energy firm
SSE Renewables has awarded MSc scholarships to two students at the University of Strathclyde.
Skye Francis, 22, and Kenneth MacSween, 24, received the scholarships after...
Robertson Group opens new Dundee office
THE Robertson Group has expanded its Tayside operation with the opening of a new office, in response to a thriving work book and increased staff...
SNIPEF to join SELECT on Toolbox Talks tour
SELECT is preparing to hit the road again with its Toolbox Talks and this year the tour will feature members of the Scottish and...
Breedon Group doubles revenue despite margin decrease
Construction materials group Breedon has doubled its overall revenue despite a decrease in its underlying EBIT margin, its unaudited half-year financial results have shown.
The...
ScotRail launches campaign to encourage more diversity in engineering
SCOTRAIL has launched a new campaign which aims to encourage more diversity within the engineering sector.
Launched with the slogan Not all engineers wear hard...
NFRC appoints chief operating officer
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the appointment of Richard Miller as chief operating officer (COO).
He will be responsible for all...
Online hub Club participants enjoy skills and productivity sessions
HUB South West has held its final online event of 2020, featuring almost 60 Zoom-based participants from companies in construction and related sectors based in...
Conex Bänninger strengthens presence in Scotland with senior appointment
CONEX Bänninger, a manufacturer of fittings, valves and accessories, has strengthened its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Derek Sinclair as regional technical...
Fife housebuilder honoured for Auchterarder development
MUIR Homes has won the Premier Guarantee Quality Recognition Award (PGQRA) for its development of new build homes in Auchterarder.
The Fife-based housebuilder revealed the...
Ensuring a smart energy transition: challenges and opportunities
By John Forster, chairman and founder of Forster Group
The journey towards net zero is fraught with complexities and challenges that often seem insurmountable and...
Scottish Water adopts low carbon concrete solutions on construction projects
SCOTTISH Water has revealed how it is cutting carbon emissions from construction projects by using new concrete technology.
Two new types of concrete have been...
Advance team to embark on gruelling charity challenge
A team from Advance Construction Group in Bellshill are preparing to tackle the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Glasgow Children’s Hospital...
Breedon still confident over Hope acquisition
Breedon Aggregates remain confident of completing the acquisition of Hope Materials despite concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to 27...
Landscape looks bright for Motherwell firm after latest Building for Growth event
MOTHERWELL-based Murray Landscapes has come top of hub South West's latest Building for Growth Programme course.
The initiative targets local SMEs looking to grow. The eighth Building...
Scripture Union Scotland chooses revamped Bridgeton site as Scottish HQ
JUST weeks after refurbishment works completed at Clyde Gateway’s New Olympia House in Bridgeton, it has been announced that Scripture Union (SU) Scotland has...
Finalists announced for Scottish Empty Homes Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the Auction House Scotland 11th Scottish Empty Home Awards.
The awards celebrate work carried out to bring back many...
West of Scotland Housing Association appoints new director of development and asset management
WEST of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has announced the appointment of Karen Shaw as director of development and asset management.
Karen will oversee the asset...
Preferred bidders announced on major SSEN framework
SSEN Transmission has announced ten preferred bidders for the critical elements of delivering all onshore transmission infrastructure across its pathway to 2030 network investment...
‘Building passports’ could help remedy future crises
AN academic has told Project Scotland that the public is right to be concerned at the apparent lack of knowledge on which of our...
Malcolm Fraser Architects closes down
Malcolm Fraser Architects has announced it ceased trading on August 21as a result of being unable to make the business profitable.
The practice was established...
