Work starts on build of new social homes in Winchburgh
LOVELL Partnerships has announced work is underway on the delivery of 69 new homes for social rent in Winchburgh for Wheatley Homes East.
The properties...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Hugh King & Co
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Hugh King & Co Holdings, a producer of dried mortar and render products and a leading supplier of sports sand.
Hugh King &...
Award win for project helping skilled refugees gain work in construction sector
AN initiative to help skilled refugees gain the certification required to work in the construction sector has won a prestigious award.
Run by Fife Council,...
First Minister optimistic on the future of Scottish steel
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed that the Scottish Government will “leave no stone unturned” in its efforts to keep steel plants open.
Ms Sturgeon...
RICS urges land reclassification in Scotland to speed up delivery of new homes
THE RICS Construction & Infrastructure Market Survey for Q2 in Scotland has predictably shown a slump in activity in the midst of the Covid-19...
Lochlie Construction Group earns double certification for fire door safety
MULTI-trade principal contractor Lochlie Construction Group has announced that the company has officially achieved BM TRADA Q-Mark certification for both Fire Door Installation (STD052)...
Booming property empire that’s built on past failures
A former apprentice joiner who now has a property portfolio boasting over 350 homes has urged anyone thinking of starting their own business to...
Construction sector urged to “get its house in order” over training
UNITE has called upon the UK construction sector to spell out its training plans to avoid a "calamitous" Brexit for the industry.
With fears growing...
Construction workers revealed as ‘most generous’ Valentine’s spenders
A new study has revealed that construction workers are the most generous workers when it comes to treating their partners on Valentine’s Day.
As February...
Morris & Spottiswood awarded gold membership by 5% Club
CONSTRUCTION and fit-out specialist Morris & Spottiswood has been awarded a Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2022-23 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award recognises...
Housebuilder presses ahead with Scottish expansion programme
ALLANWATER Homes has revealed that, despite the pandemic-related challenges since early 2020, the business is in the midst of a 'rapid expansion programme' across...
Housing association begins new chapter with book project
LOREBURN Housing Association has announced plans to give children across Dumfries and Galloway a free book each month until their fifth birthday after signing...
Construction sector key to Glasgow city centre revamp plan
GLASGOW City Council will publish an independent just transition skills blueprint for the construction sector as part of approved plans to revamp the city...
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...
New flooring system tipped to be ‘game-changer’ for Scottish builders
FIFE-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced it is launching a new division with a ‘game-changing’ flooring system for Scottish housebuilders.
The...
Entries sought for Retrofit Academy Awards
THE deadline to enter The Retrofit Academy Awards is looming large, with January 16 the final date to submit nominations.
The annual Retrofit Academy Awards...
Site manager claims eleventh industry award
MACTAGGART & Mickel site manager Stuart Gillespie has won a major industry award.
Stuart, senior site manager at the housebuilder's Greenan Views development in Doonfoot,...
Modifications required on new Inverness swing bridge
MODIFICATIONS are being considered to address 'teething issues' on Inverness' Torvean Bridge, The Highland Council has said.
The crossing, which opened in early June, was...
Plans approved for “luxury” Inverkip development
MERCHANT Homes has received the green light for its plans for a new 32-home residential development in Inverkip.
Langhouse Gardens will comprise a mix of...
Forestry and Land Scotland seeking contractors for building maintenance
FORESTRY and Land Scotland has announced it is seeking feedback from contractors to provide maintenance and improvements across its range of buildings.
The survey will...
