‘Groundbreaking’ initiative aims to inspire next generation of construction workers
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, Inspiring Scotland and FARE Scotland, has launched Construction Aware, a new...
Edwin James Group rebrands as MARCH to provide a ‘total engineering solution’
ENGINEERING services firm Edwin James Group has announced its rebrand to MARCH, in a move designed to simplify its market presence under a unified...
Modular specialist begins community engagement programme in West Lothian
MODULAR construction specialist Connect Modular recently visited The Alex Linkston Skills Centre for Sustainable Living at West Lothian College, in the first of many...
Rare Robert Burns statue finds new home at the Engine Shed in Stirling
A rare cast-iron statue of Robert Burns, discovered in a compost heap in the 1950s in Durban, South Africa, has made its new home...
Wheatley Group celebrates 7,000th new-build home milestone
WHEATLEY Group has marked a major milestone after completing its 7,000th affordable new-build home.
The group welcomed Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan to Edinburgh to...
Housebuilder appoints land and special projects director in Scotland
AVANT Homes Scotland has announced the appointment of a land and special projects director as the housebuilder prepares for further expansion.
Iain Allison has 35...
Plans lodged for £95m Calton development
PLANS for a £95 million multi-use residential development in Glasgow's Calton area with a 2.5-acre park and an arts centre have been submitted.
Developer Glasgow...
CITB ‘strengthens commitment’ to ensuring Levy system operates fairly
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its 'strengthened position' on ‘passing on the Levy’.
The organisation said the move reflects the CITB, Levy...
Trade body calls for nationwide retrofitting programme after winter fuel cuts
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for a nationwide retrofitting programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of UK homes following the government's...
Forth Bridge Abseil returns for a second time in 2024!
ONE of Scotland’s largest fundraising events – the Forth Bridge Abseil – which is run by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland in partnership with...
How timber systems can help fix Scotland’s housing crisis
By Gary Gray, general manager of Muir Timber Systems, part of the Muir Group
THE housing crisis in Scotland is becoming ever more acute. More...
New fit-out and refurbishment business launched in Glasgow
MICHAEL Harrison and Gary Scott have launched Bellendaine, a new fit-out and refurbishment company based in Glasgow.
With a combined experience of over 30 years,...
Plan launched to secure Grangemouth’s industrial future as refinery to close
THE Scottish and UK governments have announced a joint investment plan to secure the industrial future of Grangemouth, following Petroineos' decision to close the...
Robertson Homes completes trio of site acquisitions
ROBERTSON Homes has completed the acquisition of a new 2.9-acre development site at Shawfair in Dalkeith.
The firm will start of construction of 23 new...
Contract awarded for build of new Dunfermline homes
DUNDAS Estates is to lead the build of 12 new homes in Dunfermline on behalf of Fife Council.
The 'much-needed' new council houses will be...
Fife set for £390 million council house investment
FIFE Council has announced that it is to invest almost £390 million in council housing over the next three years.
The money will improve and...
Railway line between Edinburgh and Newcastle set for £9.2m improvements
A £9.2 million project is to get underway on September 14 to deliver vital improvement works to the railway line between Edinburgh and Newcastle.
The...
Bold new vision unveiled for Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Waverley Valley
PROPOSALS to conserve and revitalise Edinburgh's Princes Street and Waverley Valley have been welcomed by councillors
Designed to improve connectivity between the historic Old and...
JR Group team to scale The Cobbler in charity challenge
TEN members of staff from The JR Group have set themselves the challenge of scaling Ben Arthur in Arrochar, best known as The Cobbler,...
SSE Renewables’ sustainability report highlights green jobs boost
PERTH-headquartered SSE Renewables supported 16,000 green jobs over its last financial year, analysis by PwC has revealed.
The firm currently has 4.5GW of total renewable...
