Scottish building apprentice numbers rise

The number of building apprentices registered in Scotland in 2014 rose by 7% to 1,553. The new figures have been released by the Scottish Building...

Land acquired to allow pre-construction and enabling works at Ratho Station development

HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land to build 132 new homes at its Lauder Grove development, on land off Hillwood Gardens towards...

A96 Dualling public exhibitions

A series of public exhibitions are to be held in venues along the route to provide the public with an update on the A96...

RICS launches new guidance to drive diversity and inclusion in surveying sector

THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The six-document publication has been developed by...

Scotland’s brightest young sparks rewarded for their talent

TWO young electricians have been recognised for their talent at the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards. John Baxter lifted the...
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Green skills training programme launched in Scotland

A new green skills training programme has been launched at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, based at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton. Apex Training, powered...
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Female Leaders in Construction appoints new advisory board members

FLIC (Female Leaders in Construction) has appointed five new advisory board members. They are Karen Campbell (group corporate communications director at the Springfield Group); Louise...
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Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme

THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie. Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...

Lighthouse Charity encourages construction workers to continue talking

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is raising awareness of the importance of talking about wellbeing issues with friends and colleagues. It explained that, with over...

Survey will provide overview of payment and cash flow issues in Scottish construction sector

THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has launched a new survey to help establish an overview of the current state of payments and cash...

Unite calls for action as construction sector survey reveals alarming sexual harassment figures

UNITE is calling for greater protection for women in construction, after findings revealed that almost a third of females in the sector have been...

BE-ST and UK Green Building Council announce partnership

BUILT Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced a new partnership with the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). BE-ST said the collaboration comes with a...

Scottish Government launches £1 billion green investment portfolio

THE Scottish Government is inviting investors to back more than £1 billion of low carbon, eco-friendly and recycling opportunities. Private capital is being sought by...
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Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project earns landmark sustainability recognition

SSE Renewables' Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project has become the first scheme of its kind to achieve the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. The Highlands renewable energy...

Work starts on £3 million business unit project

CONSTRUCTION has started at the Clyde Gateway East business park on a new unit that will provide space for manufacturing, engineering and offices. The 27,000 sq. ft industrial unit, which...

Plans unveiled for new community sports facility at Bo’ness Academy

A new community wing has been proposed for Bo'ness Academy to improve the school's sports offering. The facility would feature a 250m² gym with over...

Housebuilder appoints new chair of homes division board

MACTAGGART & Mickel has promoted director Peter Shepherd to the new role of chair of the company’s homes division board. The expanded role will see...

Property event set to discuss Generation Rent

A shortage in the availability of good quality housing in Scotland will be front of mind in Edinburgh next week when a group of...
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Aye, robot: workers trial innovative exosuit on Forth Bridges

AMEY is trialling an innovative robotic exosuit with operatives working on Scotland’s Forth Bridges, with the aim of reducing the risks posed by manual...

Eight construction businesses enrol in latest hub South West BfG programme

EIGHT businesses from south west Scotland are participating in the twelfth hub South West Building for Growth (BfG) programme. The initiative gives local firms the...