Duraproducts announces sole distribution agreement with TCS Geotechnics
DURAPRODUCTS has announced a new sole distribution agreement with provider of specialist geotechnical products for construction and civil engineering industries, TCS Geotechnics.
The arrangement applies...
BMF gets well insulated – Superglass tour
Superglass Insulation welcomed members of The Builders Merchants Federation to its manufacturing plant in Stirling recently.
BMF managing director, John Newcomb and Graham Bolton, the...
New REHAU window system aims to maximise benefits of natural light
REHAU has launched its largest window system to date.
The system, called ARTEVO, will replace the company’s GENEO range. Using the RAU-FIPRO-X material as its...
Retaining wall blocks donated to aid TV charity build
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore recently donated Secura Grand retaining wall blocks for DIY SOS: The Big Build for Children in Need.
The initiative, which...
SNIPEF becomes accredited Living Wage employer
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has marked Living Wage Week by becoming accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Its Living Wage...
Plans approved for delivery of final phase of Inverness Campus
HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been granted planning permission in principle to progress the second, and final, phase of the development of Inverness...
Granton regeneration marks milestone with opening of new park within former gasholder
A new park has been officially opened in Edinburgh as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
The Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored...
Council acts on ‘serious’ roof defects
A local authority is to conduct structural surveys on a number of its properties after a “potentially serious” defect was discovered in one of...
GRAHAM appointed by Frasers Group to fit out new Dundee store
GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor by Frasers Group plc to fit out Dundee’s new FRASERS concept store, inclusive of Sports Direct, USC, Evans...
Three-year AIMCH project outcomes to be highlighted at construction exhibition
ADVANCED Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), a project aimed at transforming housebuilding, will issue a call to the industry to 'mainstream'...
Flooding action plan for homeowners and businesses launched
THE Scottish Government has launched an action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding this winter.
The Living With Flooding document...
Showing what construction is really like can make it an attractive career choice
By Heather Holbrook, partner at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
CONSTRUCTION has never enjoyed the best reputation as a career destination. Research conducted...
Chancellor opens new chapter for Story Homes
CHANCELLOR George Osborne took time out from a busy election campaign to open Story Homes’ new Carlisle offices.
The Chancellor visited the development at Crindledyke Farm,...
Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes
A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...
Apprenticeships to see young Shetlanders as first technicians at £566m Viking Wind Farm
FOUR young Shetlanders have hailed SSE Renewables and Vestas for the opportunity to build a career whilst staying in their local community.
Anna McDowall (16),...
Connect110ns opens for business
BAM Properties has officially handed over CONNECT110NS in Glasgow’s Queen Street to its owners marking the completion of one of Scotland’s most ambitious building...
Buyers mill around – Building available in Glasgow’s west end
A former flour mill is expected to raise interest from student accommodation providers.
Property consultant CBRE has been instructed to market the Scotstoun Mill building...
Perthshire timber business secures new funding package
GLENALMOND Timber has received £600,000 in CBILS funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to help safeguard the future of the business following the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Perthshire-based...
Pilot projects show potential of pre-apprenticeships to boost heritage skills
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has announced completion of two pre-apprenticeship projects in collaboration with Fife Council, Fife College, and The Ridge Foundations, Dunbar.
Launched in...
Cushman & Wakefield makes senior Scottish appointment
CUSHMAN & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Colin Clement as its new head of project and development services in Scotland.
He joins from Currie...
