The performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Gary Allen, project specification manager at Knauf Insulation UK & Ireland, discusses the performance challenge in rainscreen façade insulation
Despite offering design freedom and building...
CCG completes first phase of Pollok doors and windows replacement contract
THE CCG Group has completed the first phase of a window and door replacement contract on behalf of Rosehill Housing Co-operative in Glasgow's southside.
Set...
Project team announced for £10m revamp of Ayr’s Citadel Leisure Centre
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has appointed the project team to deliver the £10 million redevelopment of Citadel Leisure Centre at Ayr Harbour.
Alliance Leisure is leading...
CITB simplifies access to construction training funds
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will make it easier for employers to apply for training funding for their staff by simplifying the application...
Tunnel weighing more than the Eiffel Tower to be installed on major railway line
A massive 11,000 tonne curved concrete box (tunnel) is to be 'pushed under' Britain's railway, as part of the £1.2 billion upgrade of the...
Scotland’s construction pipeline database sees huge surge in registrations
SCOTLAND'S Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool has experienced a massive rise in business registrations as the resource celebrates its first anniversary.
Launched in July last year...
Drop-in events announced over Barrhead-Glasgow electrification plans
NETWORK Rail is to hold drop-in events to allow residents to find out about its £63.3 million electrification of the Barrhead to Glasgow rail...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
Deadline looms for UK Roofing Awards 2024
ENTRIES are being sought for the UK Roofing Awards 2024, with the January 12 deadline now just a week away.
The awards recognise roofing, cladding...
Isle of Lewis unites over future of 38-hectare BiFab yard
A united front has been formed on the Isle of Lewis to demand community involvement in determining the future of the 38-hectare Arnish fabrication...
Housebuilder earns top customer satisfaction accolade
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions.
An independent customer survey found 92% of...
A touch of glass: major milestone for modernisation of FLS nursery near Elgin
FORESTRY and Land Scotland (FLS) has taken the keys to its new glasshouse as part of a redevelopment and modernisation project at Newton Nursery...
SEC Group laments “disappointing” figures on payment times
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed Build UK's decision to publicise the payment performance of its leading member firms - but expressed...
Homes for Scotland announces 2022 awards shortlist
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 awards programme.
With last year seeing an amalgamated 2020/21 shortlist and virtual awards due...
Scotland’s first female electrical apprentice reflects on her journey
SELECT has tracked down Scotland’s first-ever female electrical apprentice to discuss her career journey in a new video for Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
Former textile machinist...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
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,...
Wellhouse Housing Association appoints new chair
GLASGOW east end 'stalwart' Maureen Morris has been elected as chair of Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA).
She takes over from Darron Brown, who was chair...
Scottish Water apprentice celebrates double award win
A Scottish Water apprentice has clinched two awards for his work and presentation on using the natural flow of water to generate electricity.
Inspired by...
Tilbury Douglas appoints social value & sustainability director
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Lucy Davies as social value & sustainability director.
Lucy has more than 15 years of experience in construction, most recently as...

























