Scots housebuilder earns landmark accreditation
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes is celebrating after becoming the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
Only 2%...
Cala begins handover of 105 affordable properties in Newton Mearns
CALA Homes (West) has started the handover of 105 affordable homes to East Renfrewshire Council as part of the housebuilder’s masterplan at its Maidenhill...
CALA’s Scottish sales offices back up and running
CALA has started the process of reopening its Scottish sales offices and showhomes in line with the latest government guidelines.
The firm's on-site sales suites...
Interserve looks to raise awareness of mental health issues
INTERSERVE Construction marked World Mental Health Day with 'Tea and Talk' events at its Livingston office and Scottish National Galleries site.
The contractor's Scottish workforce...
City Building recognised for sustainability
CITY Building has achieved the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development for a second time.
The Glasgow construction firm, which employs over 2,200 staff, previously won...
Troon Harbour to undergo £3m worth of works
GEORGE Leslie is to install new berthing fenders at Troon Harbour to prepare for its use as an alternative mainland port during periods of...
Housebuilder hosts site visit for Barrhead youngsters
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland recently hosted a visit at its Duncarnock development in Barrhead for 14 students aged 15/16 from Barrhead High and St...
Robertson Construction Group announces new executive managing director
DOUG Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group.
He joins the firm following 32 years in the construction industry spent with...
Build of North Ayrshire salmon facility could create 264 construction jobs
THE build of a salmon rearing facility in Hunterston could generate 264 full-time jobs during the construction phase, North Ayrshire Council has revealed.
Bakkafrost Scotland...
PfH Scotland seeks contractors for £125m DPS initiative
PfH Scotland has revealed it is searching for contractors to deliver £125 million worth of responsive repairs and voids works to social landlords in...
SRA appoints retained advisory team
EDINBURGH-based property investment business SRA Ventures has appointed Graham + Sibbald and Gilson Gray as retained advisors.
The firm said the partnership will enable both...
Build of Covid memorial garden underway in Livingston
WORK is underway on the creation of a Covid memorial garden at Almondvale Park in Livingston.
The project is being funded by the Scottish Government...
East Kilbride-based business hails raft of new contract wins
AKP has announced several new contract wins with a combined value of around £6 million in the early part of 2022.
Recent awards include the...
Energy Assets snaps up Blyth Utilities
Energy Assets Group (EAG) has acquired Blyth Utilities and plans to launch a new multi-utility infrastructure brand in the New Year.
Livingston-based EAG is an independent...
Roof tile manufacturer goes electric with forklift truck trial
LOCHMABEN-based pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has announced it is trialling electric forklift trucks (EFL) at its three plants.
The move is part of...
New transport hub tipped to benefit Stirling students
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed at the University of Stirling's new £1.1million transport hub.
The civil engineering work was carried out by Robertson and comprised...
Recommended contractors announced for £350m Edinburgh housing framework
THE City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled the first part of a framework agreement to support the delivery of new affordable housing worth around...
Construction growth tipped to return but recruitment challenges remain
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30 report, which forecasts that growth is expected to return to the...
Russell Roof Tiles boosts efficiency with £1m investment
RUSSELL Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially completed its latest £1 million manufacturing upgrade.
The latest move to improve efficiencies at its 11-acre Lochmaben site follows...
Shawfair builder backs litter-picking initiative
HOUSEBUILDER Dundas has teamed up with Danderhall & District Guerrilla Gardeners to support a local primary school litter-picking initiative in Midlothian.
Dundas has donated 20...
