The Salvation Army celebrates construction scheme success story
THE Salvation Army in Falkirk has been hailed for 'transforming' a man's life through its initiative to help people gain a Construction Skills Certification...
Timber products specialist helps Scottish surfers make waves in Brazil
SUTHERLAND-based timber products specialist GMG Energy is backing a local surfing champion's ambition to compete in this month's ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in...
Kingfisher donates over £1m worth of PPE equipment to health services
KINGFISHER, the parent company of firms such as B&Q and Screwfix, has announced that it is to donate over £1 million worth of PPE...
Almost 225,000 extra UK construction workers required by 2027
THE UK will require almost 225,000 extra construction workers by 2027 to meet industry demand, new research has revealed.
Despite the current economic challenges and...
Remarkable rise from the building site to the dugout
AT the end of this month, David Martindale will lead Livingston FC out against St Johnstone in the League Cup Final at Hampden.
The 46-year-old...
New paper explores practical approaches for delivering quality on Passivhaus projects
A new paper has been published that explores practical approaches for delivering quality on large or complex Passivhaus and low energy projects.
Delivering Quality stems from...
Space Solutions transforms Edinburgh Zoo hospitality venues
FOLLOWING a refresh of Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguin Café last year, design and build specialist Space Solutions has worked with the Royal Zoological Society of...
Scottish Government eyes streamlining country’s planning processes
THE Scottish Government has launched a new consultation in a bid to 'streamline' the country's planning process.
Holyrood said the new consultation proposes changes that...
Narro wins top consultancy accolade at ACE Awards 2022
NARRO is celebrating after being named the Best Small and Medium UK Consultancy at the Consultancy & Engineering Awards 2022, organised by the Association...
Falkirk Council eyes build of £35m sport and leisure facility
A 'state-of-the-art' £35 million sport and leisure facility could be built in Falkirk within the next five years, the town's council has said.
The proposal...
UHI collaborates with Canadian college to launch renewable energy training
THE University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced a new international partnership with Canada's Durham College to support workforce development in the...
Inverness park sees rise in play hours following £500,000 revamp
AN Inverness play park has seen an impressive jump in play hours following a £500,000 revamp.
Jupiter Play and Leisure Ltd led the transformation of...
New stats show 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland
NEWLY released figures have revealed a 6% decrease in all sector housebuilding completions in Scotland and a 3% fall in starts in the year...
Construction work to begin on £35m revamp of Inverness Castle
CONSTRUCTION work is set to begin on the £35 million renovation of Inverness Castle next week, The Highland Council has confirmed.
Bancon Construction will lead...
Six square up over city centre project
A GROUP of six international companies are in contention to win a prestigious design competition to redevelop Glasgow’s George Square.
Glasgow City Council has whittled...
Advance Construction invests in Northern Piling Ltd
ADVANCE Construction (Scotland) Ltd has made an equity investment in Northern Piling Ltd.
The move is designed to strengthen the collaboration between the businesses and...
Galliford Try director appointed to Supply Chain Sustainability School board
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has appointed Galliford Try's Andrew Spencer to its board of directors.
He is said to bring a 'wealth of experience...
Windfarm expansion could see £40m go to Scottish contractors
THE construction phase of proposals to expand the Lethans Wind Farm site is expected to see over £40 million go to Scottish contractors, those...
New partnership to transform empty buildings into homes in south Scotland
A new project has been launched to increase the community housing in the south of Scotland through the conversion of empty residential, retail, and...
Vacant Ibrox commercial units transformed into affordable home
TWO disused commercial units in Ibrox which had lain empty for over a decade have been transformed into a new home for social rent...
