Saint-Gobain steps up recruitment plans to help meet sustainable construction goals
SAINT-Gobain has announced the firm is stepping-up its pursuit of talented people to help achieve its vision for 'light and sustainable' construction.
The business is...
BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office
CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
The move is designed to...
Private finance alone ‘cannot end Scotland’s housing emergency’
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that private finance alone cannot end the nation's housing emergency.
The organisation was responding to a...
New modular housing solution tipped to help address UK shortage
MODULAR homes specialist Boutique Modern has launched a product called ModernHome, which is tipped to build homes quickly for people on the social housing...
Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity
EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process.
The pitched roof...
Fife’s local heat and energy efficiency strategy approved
FIFE Council has approved long-term plans to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and switch to climate friendly heating systems across the region.
Councillors on...
Scaffolder set for ‘most important’ MMA fight yet in aid of cancer charity
A PASMA scaffolding operative is set to take to the octagon later this week to compete in a mixed martial arts (MMA) fight in...
SBF to mark 130-year milestone with series of industry events
THE Scottish Building Federation has announced a number of events to mark the organisation's 130th anniversary this year.
Legislative briefings, technology workshops, a golf tournament,...
New £33m depot to be built in Cadder to service high speed trains
A new £33 million train depot and staff accommodation facilities are to be built within the existing Cadder railway yard, which sits between Bishopbriggs...
Springfield half-year trading ‘in line with expectations’
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced that trading in the first half of the financial year has been in line with management expectations.
In a trading update...
Edison Group completes acquisition of GDC Design
SCOTTISH-based construction and property business Edison Group has completed the acquisition of project management, interior fit-out and property maintenance business GDC Design.
Glasgow-based GDC Design...
Contract awarded for infrastructure work on Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
SSE Enterprise Telecoms has been contracted to provide the communications infrastructure for what will be Scotland's largest offshore windfarm.
The connectivity provider will be responsible...
Firms expected to spend £16.6 billion on oil and gas decommissioning
AN estimated 1.2 million tonnes of disused oil and gas installations are to be brought to shore for reuse, recycling and disposal in the...
New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
Space Zero delivers interior design inspiration for new East and West Lothian schools
PUPILS in East and West Lothian have started the academic year in new learning environments designed by consultancy Space Zero.
The company provided interior design...
Senior site manager scoops twelfth NHBC regional award
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is celebrating after senior site manager Stuart Gillespie won a top industry award for the twelfth time.
Stuart, senior site manager...
Rynda Healthcare completes acquisition of Edinburgh care home
RYNDA Healthcare has announced the acquisition of a 90-bed care home in Edinburgh from Nuveen’s Janus Henderson UK Property PAIF.
Cairdean House is let to...
Kirkcaldy shopping centre set for new lease of life
THE Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy is set for a new lease of life after being purchased for £310,000 by Evergold.
The centre was put...
New apprenticeship programme in housebuilding launched
A new fast-track modern apprenticeship programme led by Stewart Milne Group is being piloted during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
The housebuilder and offsite construction solutions provider...
Edinburgh Council unveils plans for Scotland’s first passivhaus high school
THE City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled plans for the build of Scotland's first passivhaus high school.
Construction of the new Currie Community High School...
