Plumbing and heating businesses ‘being priced out of apprenticeships’
SCOTLAND'S plumbing and heating profession is warning that skills shortages and safety risks will grow without reform.
The Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has published...
Maxi to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Edinburgh school
MAXI Construction has secured a £1.6 million contract from the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver RAAC roof replacement works at Pentland Primary School.
The...
McGill and Alliance Electrical to merge businesses
BUILDING services and construction company, McGill and electrical and renewables contractor Alliance Electrical have decided to merge the businesses and trade under the McGill...
Consultation opens on proposed 99 home development in Aberdeen
A public consultation on plans to build 99 new council homes in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen has opened.
The Craighill site development is one...
Work to begin on improving resilience at A83 Rest and Be Thankful
PREPARATORY works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week, Transport...
150 days of celebration for Pick Everard
Independent management, design and construction consultancy, Pick Everard, has launched 150 days of celebrations to make its 150th anniversary.
The firm, founded in 1866, has...
‘Vital’ Dumfries and Galloway pipeline to be replaced in £1.8m project
A 'vital' pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8...
Research shows ‘significant’ increase in UK construction activity
ALL construction sectors in the UK showed signs of increased activity in July, according to the latest research from industry analyst Barbour ABI.
The total...
Housebuilder submits AMSC application for 417-home Cowie site
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has submitted an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) application to Stirling Council for the development of land south...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd scoops top building contractor award
RENFREWSHIRE-based specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) is celebrating after winning the Scottish Building Contractor of the Year Award at the Construction Awards...
Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme progresses
MCLAUGHLIN and Harvey has completed more than a kilometre of new flood prevention measures in Dundee.
Work began on June 1 last year, with 800...
Young joiners celebrate success after completing apprenticeships with CR Smith
NINE apprentices from across Fife have successfully completed joinery training with Dunfermline-based home improvement specialist CR Smith.
The company has long championed skills development for...
Levenmouth gears up for tourism boost ahead of £116m project’s completion
AS the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project progresses, businesses in the area are being encouraged to undertake a quiz on the local area...
EHA welcomes energy efficiency proposals but calls for more protections for tenants
THE Existing Homes Alliance (EHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to introducing minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes.
In a response to...
Mac Mic Group confirms two senior promotions
GLASGOW-headquartered Mac Mic Group has announced two senior promotions within its leadership team.
Brian Dick has been appointed MD. He joined the business in 2012...
Excitement builds for Edinburgh’s first Green Home Festival
EDINBURGH'S first Green Home Festival is to be launched at the capital's Fringe festival in August.
Organised by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), Patrick...
Making waves: construction begins on Stranraer water sports hub
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new £6.7 million water sports hub in Stranraer.
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the moment, led by members of Stranraer...
Springfield unveils stock exchange plans to fund new ‘villages’
ELGIN-based housebuilder Springfield Properties has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange in order to raise cash to build five new...
Award-winning Fife firm strengthens team with ‘vastly experienced’ appointment
AN award-winning Fife-based specialist flooring contractor has strengthened its team with the recruitment of Jay Livingstone to head its resin flooring division.
Jay joins Advanced...
Grampian firms encouraged to attend safety event
CONSTRUCTION firms in the Grampian area are being encouraged to attend a free event to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain's...
