Scotland marks one year since national housing emergency declared
THE Scottish Government has detailed the measures it has taken to increase the country's housing supply one year on from declaring a national housing...
Robertson sets gold standard in developing young people
ROBERTSON has been awarded Investors in Young People (IIYP) Gold status in acknowledgement of the firm's commitment to the learning and development of young...
Work starts on £745m Aberdeen bypass
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in the Granite City this week to kick off work on the £745 million Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty road scheme.
Construction...
CICV Forum gives backing to sector’s new Conflict Avoidance Pledge
The CICV Forum has added its weight to the campaign for more collaborative working within the construction industry by signing up to the Conflict...
First wind turbine blades delivered to £566m Shetland site
THE first three wind turbine blades have made their way from Lerwick Port to the site of the build of the £566 million Viking...
Aberdeen FC ‘open’ to exploring potential new site for stadium
ABERDEEN Football Club has said that it is open to building its new stadium away from the previously agreed Kingsford site.
It comes as Aberdeen...
Growth continues but skills shortages threaten recovery
A new survey has revealed that business in Scotland is on the up, but a shortage of skills could hamper the continued recovery.
The Scottish...
Build of key facility complete at RAF Lossiemouth
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has completed the build of a key facility at RAF Lossiemouth which will be used to maintain Scotland's E-7 Wedgetail fleet.
Described...
Government urged not to ditch working at height regulations
LEADING scaffolding trade bodies have urged the UK Government not to scrap or relax Working at Height Regulations.
The Revocation and Reform Bill which is...
New house listings fall in Scotland but prices still edging upwards
HOUSING market activity in Scotland remained 'weak' last month, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey.
Respondents reported falls...
Steel and cladding business marks landmark year with key developments
ABERDEENSHIRE-based steel and cladding business KR Group has marked its 20th anniversary year with several notable contract wins.
The family business, founded in 2003 as...
Kingdom Housing Association honoured for green credentials at London ceremony
FIFE-based Kingdom Housing Association has been recognised for its commitment to the environment during a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London.
The organisation...
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...
Fred. Olsen Renewables is Crystal clear on Scottish ambitions
NORWEGIAN company Fred. Olsen Renewables has told of its ‘special relationship’ with Scotland as it approaches £1 billion of contracts being spent on Scottish...
Virtual conference to address ‘silent crisis’ of poor mental health in construction
POOR mental health in the construction sector needs 'urgent action', according to Association for Project Safety (APS) president-elect, Ray Bone.
Speaking ahead of the APS’s...
Glasgow City Council approves plan for build of 6,400 affordable homes
GLASGOW City Council has approved a five-year plan for the construction of almost 6,400 new affordable homes.
Targeted at 165 sites across the city, the...
Steel and cladding specialist recognised for circular economy efforts
KR Group flew the flag for Scotland's construction industry at the recent VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2022 after being shortlisted in the ‘Circular...
CCG begins build of £5.8m Balmaha housing development
CCG (Scotland) has commenced work on the £5.8 million build of affordable homes in the Loch Lomondside village of Balmaha.
The Rural Stirling Housing Association...
Network Rail and Balfour Beatty bring back Forth Bridge abseil with charity partner
TWO stroke survivors took on the challenge of a lifetime by abseilling 165ft off the Forth Bridge to bring back Scotland's largest charity fundraising...
Sixth annual golf day raises £13,500 for The John Hartson Foundation
THE sixth annual John Hartson Charity Golf Day, held at Bathgate Golf Club on Friday 2 May, raised an impressive £13,500 for The John...
