‘Daunting’ outlook for Scottish building industry
Euan Clark, president of the Scottish Building Federation, warns that the construction industry in Scotland is facing a daunting combination of challenges
WITHIN the Scottish...
CBRE Scotland welcomes new apprentices and graduates
CBRE has welcomed six new apprentices and graduates in Scotland as part of its Next Generation programme.
The initiative looks to support those embarking on...
Warning that rumoured budget tax rises could threaten small builders
SMALL building firms may not be able to shoulder the burden of increased business costs if the UK Government increases employers' national insurance contributions,...
Akela achieves NHBC Accepts certification for precast foundation system
AKELA Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has achieved NHBC Accepts certification for its precast foundation system, ABeam.
Launched earlier this year, ABeam features a...
Apatura secures planning consent for new battery storage system in Tealing
RENEWABLE energy storage specialist, Apatura, has secured planning permission to build and operate a new 100 megawatt (MW) capacity battery energy storage system (BESS)...
Allied Surveyors Scotland appoints head of commercial agency – Scotland
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Iain Mercer as its head of commercial agency - Scotland.
He joined the business in 2018 as director of commercial...
Scottish Opera has plans approved for mixed-use development in Glasgow
SCOTTISH Opera has secured planning permission for the build of a new headquarters and student accommodation in Glasgow.
The mixed-use development will be built at...
Taylor Wimpey backs The School Bank West Lothian’s winter appeal
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has raised £750 for The School Bank West Lothian following its 'Spooktacular' show home event at Sibbalds Wynd in Bathgate.
The...
Plans for new Dunfermline housing development given boost
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland's plans to deliver a new neighbourhood in Whitefields, Dunfermline, have taken a step forward.
The news comes following confirmation that Fife...
Scotland’s Railway to host SME networking event for contractors
NETWORK Rail and its key suppliers are to host a networking event for SMEs keen to learn more about work available across Scotland’s Railway over...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
AI tipped to enable autonomous underwater robots to perform offshore wind farm repairs
THE National Robotarium is supporting the development of new AI and control systems that could allow underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas,...
New Kinardochy Substation reaches full energisation
SSEN Transmission and principal contractor, Siemens BAM, have reached full energisation of the new Kinardochy Substation.
Located around three miles from Tummel Bridge, the new...
Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for hat-trick of awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been nominated in three categories at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The heating and renewables specialist has been shortlisted...
Work to begin on revamp of Ayr’s Citadel Leisure Centre
ROBERTSON Construction Central West is to begin works on Ayr's Citadel Leisure Centre roof and façade next week, South Ayrshire Council has confirmed.
The project will...
Refurbished Edinburgh office building secures trio of lettings
EDINBURGH'S Orchard Brae House has secured three lettings in close succession, following the completion of an extensive refurbishment programme.
Penumbra Mental Health and Mortgage Solutions...
Swedish Timber properties in Caol to be retrofitted
SWEDISH Timber properties in Caol are to be retrofitted as part of a new Highland Council project.
The local authority is working alongside Union Technical...
New NFRC president sets out key priorities
THE new National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) president Colin McCorquodale has set out his key priorities after being elected the trade body's 57th...
Bellway recruits are flying the flag for women in construction
Alyson Watt, Clare Bauldie, and Morgan Lindsay
BELLWAY has announced that the firm's commitment to the Home Builders Federation programme encouraging women into construction...
Consultancy in LLP switch as part of growth strategy
PROPERTY and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced that it will convert from a general partnership to a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) structure in January...
