New operational toolkit launched to combat slavery in the built environment sector
A new toolkit has been released to support built environment businesses with modern slavery due diligence.
Developed by Action Sustainability for the Supply Chain Sustainability...
New wind farm to power 8% of Sainsbury’s annual energy requirements
THE completion of the build of Pines Burn Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders has boosted Sainsbury's use of renewable energy.
The supermarket has committed...
Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show launches second show in 2025
THE Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Glasgow's SEC on May 11 and 12.
A second show for 2025 has also been announced...
Midlothian school pupils learn building site safety with Lovell
LOVELL recently welcomed schoolchildren from Lawfield Primary School to its Oakwood Edge development in Mayfield to learn about the importance of safety on construction...
MSP continues campaign to highlight importance of construction skills
A Lothian MSP has visited a Compass Roofing project to learn more about roofing apprenticeships and the challenges faced by both employees and apprentices.
Sue...
Kingston coastal protection plans to be showcased
A plan for managing coastal erosion in Kingston is to be put on show at a Moray Council drop-in event next week.
The project, which...
Scottish firms collaborate to reduce waste and carbon emissions
TWO Scottish companies are collaborating on reducing both waste and carbon emissions this National Recycling Week (October 14-20).
Kenoteq and Brewster Brothers, two previous winners...
Retentions have been a source of conflict in the construction industry for too long
By Calum Melville, CEO of Edison Capital
Is there a strategy within the construction industry in Britain to drive contractors out of business? This is...
Cala launches latest apartments at flagship development in Glasgow’s west end
CALA Homes (West) has launched its latest collection of apartments at its flagship development in Glasgow’s west end.
The Dean and Moffett buildings debuted last...
SSEN secures funding to progress two innovation projects
SSEN Transmission has been awarded nearly £870,000 of funding and the green light to progress two projects to the next stage of Ofgem's strategic...
Aitken Turnbull Architects MD skydives 15,000ft to raise funds for mental health charity
THE fearless MD of Aitken Turnbull Architects has completed an epic tandem sky-dive in support of Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).
Alasdair Rankin descended 15,000ft...
BE-ST celebrates its 10th anniversary
BUILT Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is celebrating its 10th anniversary as Scotland's national innovation centre for construction and the built environment.
Launched in 2014...
Taylor Wimpey progresses plans for new Livingston housing development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has launched an application for approval of details related to its planning permission in principle to West Lothian Council for the development...
Structural assessment confirms fears over strength of Aberdeenshire bridge
A structural assessment of Aboyne Bridge has confirmed Aberdeenshire Council's initial fears that the structure is currently not strong enough to carry vehicles.
The crossing,...
Network Rail and ScotRail strengthen partnership
NETWORK Rail and ScotRail have signed a strengthened alliance agreement that commits both organisations to greater integration to deliver a safe, reliable, and green...
Lanarkshire electrician’s ‘unprecedented enthusiasm’ recognised with award
A talented Lanarkshire electrician's 'unprecedented enthusiasm' has been recognised after he scooped the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year award.
Scott Ahern,...
Ralph Sayer marks second anniversary with record monthly turnover
RALPH Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has marked its second anniversary by hitting a record monthly turnover of £230,000.
September was the family-run firm’s...
Schedule set for ‘biggest transformation’ of Glasgow’s public realm in half a century
CONSTRUCTION work is to begin in early 2025 on the creation of 11 avenues in Glasgow in what has been heralded as the 'biggest...
ScotRail looks to bolster Highland engineering team
SCOTRAIL has unveiled plans to help keep train services in the north of Scotland on track by bolstering its team of engineers.
The organisation is...
NASC launches sector insurance services and reveals ‘surge’ in membership
NATIONAL Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the launch of NASC Insurance Services, offering bespoke insurance solutions exclusively for the sector.
Designed specifically for...
