Contract fears for construction workers
Three in five construction workers don’t have an employment contract, according to a new survey.
More than 60% of construction workers polled by constructaquote.com admitted...
Hamilton-headquartered luxury kitchen specialist expands into Livingston
LUXURY Kitchen specialist, Silver Birch Interiors, has purchased a showroom in Livingston.
Signalling a strategic move into the east of Scotland for the Hamilton-headquartered business,...
University tests building materials for new UK power plants
THE University of Dundee has helped test materials over a four year period that are set to be used in the construction of a...
Bancon names new finance director
ANDREW Tweedie has been appointed finance director at Aberdeenshire-based housebuilder and construction firm Bancon Group.
A chartered accountant with 14 years’ experience, Mr Tweedie will...
Road and renewable energy submissions made for ‘low carbon’ community
THE first steps in the delivery of a low carbon community at Dunbar have been taken.
Roads, footpaths and infrastructure, together with renewable energy submissions...
Highland Council backs multi-billion pound wind farm plans
THE Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's plans for a major offshore development.
The local authority met to consider...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
Hub South East celebrates recognition for education projects
HUB South East is celebrating after two education projects delivered for West Lothian and East Lothian Councils received recognition.
Beatlie School Campus and Wallyford Learning...
Union Technical celebrates double award triumph
UNION Technical is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards.
The Glasgow-based energy efficiency solutions provider won the Small Family Business...
Donaldson Timber Engineering scoops top supplier accolade
DONALDSON Timber Engineering has been awarded the Supplier of the Year accolade by housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey.
From a supply chain of more than 100 firms,...
Glasgow projects receive share of £3.2m
NINE Glasgow projects have been allocated a share of £3.2 million through the Scottish Government's place fund.
Glasgow City Council administered the funding, with it...
Plans submitted for residential-led new Fife community
PLANS have been submitted to Fife Council for a new housing development tipped to transform the old Tullis Russell Paper Mill site between Glenrothes...
Edinburgh-based glamping design consultancy launches academy
A leading glamping design consultancy has launched an academy offering free advice to people wishing to start up a similar business.
The move, from Edinburgh-based...
Doors that are fit for purpose – Solidor to set bar for Master Fitter...
THE eight teams competing in the finals of The Master Fitter Challenge at The FIT Show in April will be tested on composite door...
Barratt helps “meet the squeeze” on housing in Scotland
BARRATT Developments has announced it delivered a £298 million boost to the UK economy for the year ended 30 June 2017.
During that period, the business,...
Businesses across Scotland launch green data centre charter
ORGANISATIONS representing businesses across Scotland's energy sector have launched an industry charter setting out the five core principles they believe should underpin the design...
West Lothian Council urged to get behind plans for £275m mixed-use development
THE team behind a proposed low carbon development east of Livingston is urging West Lothian Council to give it support to help address the...
Scottish Government to spend over £3.2 billion on affordable housing builds
COUNCIL areas across Scotland are to share more than £3.2 billion in grant funding over five years to deliver more affordable homes, the Scottish...
Miller Homes site manager celebrates winning streak
THE site manager of Miller Homes' Stoneyetts Village development has been awarded the National House Building Council's (NHBC) Pride in the Job Seal of...
Giffnock hotel to re-open following £3 million refurbishment
GIFFNOCK'S Redhurst Hotel will re-open in May following a £3 million pound refurbishment.
Owners Manorview Group invested in the wedding venue with a complete renovation...
