Trade body warns homeowners are ‘cutting back’ on home improvements
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that homeowners are cutting back on home improvements as the cost-of-living begins to bite.
The trade body...
Work begins on build of two new Clyde Gateway industrial units
GROUND has officially been broken on the construction of two industrial units in the Shawfield area of South Lanarkshire.
The new units will form part...
Sparks fly as FVF’s expansion continues
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FORTH Valley Fabrications’ (FVF) continued investment in its operations is set to result in a busy final quarter of 2024 after the business secured...
Cala breaks ground on £4.3m housing development in South Queensferry
CALA Homes (East) has begun construction on the second phase of affordable homes in South Queensferry.
The development comes in partnership with Manor Estates Housing...
Shepherd sets closing date on Edinburgh development opportunity
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has set a closing date of November 6 on what it said is a rare income-producing development opportunity in a 'highly...
Scottish Prison Service commits to Buy Social Pledge
THE Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has announced its commitment to Social Enterprise Scotland's Buy Social Pledge.
The Buy Social Pledge brings together corporate businesses, SMEs,...
Taylor Wimpey extends support for St Vincents Hospice
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has extended its support of St Vincents Hospice in Johnstone with a donation of £11,000.
St. Vincents Hospice aims to provide...
City Building launches wellness room to support mental wellbeing
CITY Building has marked World Mental Health Day with the launch of a wellness room to support the mental wellbeing of its employees.
The facility...
West Lothian construction firms vow to help each other during tough period for sector
CONSTRUCTION businesses in West Lothian have pledged to rally round each other during these challenging times for the industry.
That was the outcome of the...
Two weeks remaining for CITB’s Levy consultation period
EMPLOYERS have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 Levy proposals.
The consultation period will conclude on...
PERI delivers product awareness training to temporary works teams
SCAFFOLDING and formwork specialist PERI recently held its first training workshop for temporary works engineers, site managers and designers at Laing O’Rourke.
The session took...
Clark Contracts re-appointed to £1.5 billion residential framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been re-appointed to Scotland Excel’s £1.5 billion New Build Residential Construction Framework.
The contractor has been appointed to all...
Masterplan approved for Stirling’s Forthside area
A finalised masterplan for the Forthside area has been approved by Stirling Council, following a consultation earlier this year.
The Forthside masterplan incorporates the development...
Community wealth building brings benefits to Fife
COMMUNITY wealth building is helping to create a fairer Fife, the region's local authority has said.
Community wealth building is an initiative where the local...
Build of new medical and dental centre underway at Leuchars Station
A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.
The construction...
Emily Carr recognised as Scotland’s construction Local Hero
A prestigious national awards ceremony during UK Construction Week has crowned Kier Construction's design manager Emily Carr as Scotland’s Local Hero.
The award was presented...
New offshore hub tipped to bring ‘global players’ to Inverness
SSEN Transmission's new offshore hub has officially been opened at the organisation's Inverness base by the leader of the Highland Council.
Created exclusively for the...
BDP secures ‘perfect’ Glasgow location
RYDEN'S office agency team has said it has found the 'perfect' location for international architectural practice BDP within The Grosvenor Building, originally designed by...
NHBC recognises work of Places for People site manager
PLACES for People’s Alan Wharton has been recognised for his dedication to raising standards in housebuilding after winning the NHBC Pride in the Job...
Taylor Wimpey site manager celebrates major award win
THE site manager of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's Castle Gate housing development in Maidenhill has been announced as an award winner at the National...
