Roof tile manufacturer’s charity golf day goes with a swing

ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has hailed the success of the company's recent charity golf day, which raised funds for its Give4Good...

Tradespeople increasingly offering payment plans amid cost of living crisis

A quarter of tradespeople are now offering customers the opportunity to pay for work in instalments amid the cost of living crisis, new research...

Investing in green spaces benefits everyone in Clyde Gateway

By Alison Thewliss, MP for Glasgow Central and chair of Clyde Gateway urban regeneration company. Glasgow is rightly known as the “dear green place” due...

Scottish firms ‘missing out’ on R&D tax relief due to lack of awareness

SCOTTISH businesses could be missing out on tens of thousands of pounds worth of tax relief, it has been claimed. RDS, a firm which specialises...

Charity upgrades helpline app with range of new features to support workers

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced a number of new features for its free app. Along with technology partners COINS, the charity revealed the...
Jim Stewart (l) with chamber chief executive Paul Hunter

Jim Stewart named new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

JIM Stewart has been appointed the new chair of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. Previously MD of ClickNetherfield Ltd, a museum showcase manufacturer which exports...
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UK builders hoping to ‘make the most’ of warmer summer months

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the latest UK construction activity stats as 'concerning'. ONS Construction Output data for March again shows a...
Discussion on site safety

Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety

CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...

‘Pranksy’ pays tribute to renowned street artist’s Glasgow visit

THE scaffolding firm behind a viral stunt that celebrated renowned street artist Banksy’s recent Glasgow exhibition has told Project Scotland of the importance of...

Over half of UK adults would do an apprenticeship if starting their career again

51% of UK adults would choose to do an apprenticeship if starting their career again, new research from Network Rail has revealed. The organisation surveyed...

Apprentices join team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 improvement project

THREE new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/A904 improvement project. The trio have each been offered 18-month roles with Balfour Beatty and...

Inverness welcomes new “first-rate” student digs

NEW student residences have opened in Inverness despite "extremely challenging" weather during the construction process. 150 new bedrooms have been completed for the University of the...

Award recognition for Airdrie firm with strong commitment to apprentices

AN Airdrie employer dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. Bell Decorating Group offers work...

Women in Property event boosts charity coffers

£5,000 was raised for charity at the Women in Property Central Scotland branch annual dinner, held at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. The cash will go...

Ballater rural housing development wins architectural award

GRAMPIAN Housing Association’s Old School regeneration project at Abergeldie Road, Ballater has won the Building communities for the future category and was also commended...

Scottish Water Horizons launches asset vesting service for developers

SCOTTISH Water Horizons has confirmed the introduction of a new service designed to support developers with remediating unvested water and wastewater assets across Scotland. The...

Groundbreaking ceremony marks milestone moment for major Glasgow development

CONSTRUCTION of the final building phase at one of Scotland’s largest ever development projects is set to start. A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start...
Exterior of Clyde Court

‘Striking’ Clyde Court student accommodation development completes in Glasgow

ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed Clyde Court, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development for Urbanite Living in Glasgow. Featuring a 'striking' red brick façade,...

A perfect ten for Pacific Building

A Renfrewshire construction firm is celebrating its birthday by giving away tranches of cash to 10 worthy causes – the donations representing the number of years the...

Aberdeen luxury hotel plan gathers pace after hospital sale

ACTING on behalf of NHS Grampian, Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has sold the Woolmanhill Hospital complex in Aberdeen to local property developer CAF Properties. The developer...