Build Fife programme aims to help local construction firms unlock growth opportunities
FIFE Council, in partnership with Hub East Central Scotland and tier 1 contractors, is introducing the Build Fife programme, which is designed to help...
CICV practice notes aim to improve commercial management of construction projects
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is producing a series of practice notes to support the organisation's Best Practice Guide.
The first one concerns notices...
West Lothian Council to invest £14m in open spaces
WEST Lothian Council has announced it is to invest £14 million to develop open spaces in the constituency.
The funding will be allocated from 2021...
Supply and demand ‘disparity’ impacting Scottish housing market
NEW research has revealed that new buyer enquiries in Scotland’s housing market are not yet translating into increased sales activity due to the lack...
New North Lanarkshire school wins two prestigious awards
AN £18 million primary school in North Lanarkshire has scooped two prestigious awards for architecture.
Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub has been awarded the...
Students set for annual construction skills competition
AROUND 1,000 students from across the UK are preparing to compete in the annual SkillBuild 2023 regional qualifiers.
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry...
Plans approved for £25m industrial development beside Glasgow Airport
CANMOOR has secured planning consent from Renfrewshire Council to develop 300,000 sq ft of new speculative space on a 13-acre site at Westway near...
Bellway site manager recognised for excellence in Glenrothes
BELLWAY site manager Peter Lawrie has been presented with a Seal of Excellence Award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Peter, who lives in...
Landmark moment for Ayrshire as £251m growth deal signed
THE implementation and financial arrangements for the transformational £251 million Ayrshire growth deal have been signed by partners.
The deal is being funded by the...
Green light for new flats at historic Glasgow school site
GLASGOW city planners have given the green light to demolish all but the façade and a number of architectural features on the B-listed Golfhill...
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Mix of issues poses serious industry test
THE combination of Brexit and an ambitious national infrastructure programme is set to present a major health and safety challenge to the construction industry.
That’s...
Heating supplies worth six-figure sum stolen from Glasgow business
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of heating supplies worth a six-figure sum during a break-in to a business premises in the...
Winchburgh set for build of 95 new homes
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL) has confirmed a new contract with Barratt Homes to bring 95 new homes to Winchburgh.
The deal has seen Barratt Homes...
Finalists announced for 2025 Trades Awards
EXCITEMENT is building in the north of Scotland as the finalists for the 2025 Trades Awards are revealed.
Now in its 13th year, the annual...
Steel contractor expects turnover to rise towards £200 million in milestone year
NORTH Ayrshire-based structural steel fabricator J&D Pierce Contracts is expecting turnover to rise towards £200 million as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary this...
Network Rail Scotland gears up for ‘one of the most intensive’ seasonal operations
NETWORK Rail is preparing for 'one of the most intensive' seasonal operations on the railway calendar with a £6.4 million programme of autumn treatment...
Miller Homes joins Maidenhill consortium
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has joined CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland as part of the consortium at the community of Maidenhill.
The announcement comes almost...
New Gullane affordable homes to boast air source heat pumps
WORK has started on a £7.7 million project to deliver 38 new affordable homes in Gullane, East Lothian.
The properties will be built by Cala...
Companies urged to take proactive approach to avoid potential ‘surge’ in mental health issues
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned firms to be mindful of another potential surge in mental health problems across the construction and...
