Time running out for ‘Grandfather Rights’ plumbers in Scotland to make necessary changes
SCOTTISH-based plumbing and heating professionals who are operating under historic grading 'Grandfather Rights' are being warned that time is running out if they want...
Naylor to introduce first sewer solutions to product portfolio
NAYLOR has announced it is expanding the company’s product portfolio with the launch of ‘MetroSewer’ – its first range of sewer solutions.
Developed in response...
Bison appointed to Edinburgh residential project
PRECAST concrete specialist Bison Manufacturing is to provide units for a new residential project in Edinburgh.
Developed by David Wilson Homes, the apartment block within the larger...
Amey launches ‘cashless canteens’ for Renfrewshire schools
FACILITIES services provider Amey is providing pupils with an easier way of paying for meals after upgrading its 'cashless catering system' across its Renfrewshire...
Plans launched to transform Cairngorms into ‘world class’ mountain environment
A masterplan to transform the Cairngorms into a 'world class' mountain environment has been launched.
The 25-year blueprint will look to ensure nature thrives in...
Montagu Evans expands Scottish residential land team
JOHN Hill has been appointed Partner at planning and development consultant Montagu Evans.
He will be based at the firm's Glasgow office and the move...
New guide aims to help SME housebuilders navigate finance process
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has teamed up with UK Finance to publish an updated ‘Guide to Development Finance’ to encourage small and...
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...
Galleries project ‘pushed the boundaries of engineering’
THE National Galleries of Scotland is to open its new Scottish galleries this Saturday following a 'comprehensive' transformation.
Led by Tilbury Douglas, the work included...
Hunter’s Quay to benefit from infrastructure upgrade
WESTERN Ferries (Clyde) is pressing ahead with a further £4 million investment in upgrading its terminal infrastructure at Hunter’s Quay, Dunoon.
The business, which operates the...
Contractor CPUK calls in administrators
DUFF & Phelps has been appointed administrator to Construction Partnership UK Limited (CPUK), a contractor which mainly operates across the north of England and...
Bo’ness Recreation Centre to close after survey reveals £4m repair cost
THE Bo'ness Recreation Centre is to close due to condition concerns, Falkirk Council has announced.
An independent survey was undertaken on the facility as part...
Beard appoints new non-executive director
CONTRACTOR Beard has appointed Alison Cox as a non-executive director.
Alison brings more than two decades of experience from across the construction sector and is...
New Edwin James Group report confirms 10% cut to firm’s carbon footprint
ENGINEERING services provider Edwin James Group's latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report has revealed a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon...
Edwin James Group rebrands as MARCH to provide a ‘total engineering solution’
ENGINEERING services firm Edwin James Group has announced its rebrand to MARCH, in a move designed to simplify its market presence under a unified...
Building blocks of change: inspiring young people into carpentry
By Graeme Binnie, a joinery lecturer at West Lothian College and founder of the West Lothian Woodworking Initiative
WOMEN working in construction recently hit an...
‘Buoyant’ Glasgow hotel sector primed for growth
A new report has highlighted the impact of the hotel sector as a driver for economic growth in Glasgow.
The study by global real estate...
CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed
THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...
Arbitration is becoming best option for SME construction companies
Ross Taylor, founder of resolution specialists Taylor Law, explains why, when it comes to cost effective ways of solving construction disputes, arbitration is not...
Hardies completes rebrand and realignment with sister firm Shepherd
HAVING marked its 110-year anniversary last year, the firm known formerly as Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it now has its sights...
