Holcim appoints MD to head up readymix concrete business
HOLCIM has announced the appointment of Alastair Meyers as new MD to lead its readymix concrete business in the UK.
He will oversee the company’s...
Robertson Homes celebrates site manager award double
TWO Robertson Homes site managers in Bo’ness and East Calder have won a top housing industry award.
Greig Donaldson, who works at Robertson's Almondell development...
Site bosses urged to plan ahead to mitigate extreme weather risks
AGGREKO is urging construction managers to act to protect site productivity and worker welfare as extreme heat increasingly becomes the norm on building sites.
The...
Poignant lighthouse challenge raises vital funds for construction charity
JENNIFER Deeney is on a mission to visit 50 lighthouses across the UK this summer to raise awareness and funds for the Lighthouse Charity,...
Paisley contractor earns 14 award nominations for education projects
CLARK Contracts is celebrating after being shortlisted for various accolades at the Learning Places Scotland Awards, due to be held at the Hilton Glasgow...
Shepherd brings two Glasgow commercial property investment opportunities to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has announced it has been instructed by the joint liquidators of VGM1 to market two investment opportunities in Glasgow.
The first opportunity...
Why community benefit is central to the future of housebuilding
By Michael Palethorpe, production & community benefit manager at Cruden Group
THERE has been an undeniable shift in the role of housebuilders across the UK....
Green light for Aberdeen Energy Park Innovation Centre change of use
A planning application from AM Sci Tech to change the use of the Innovation Centre at Aberdeen Energy Park from business to leisure has...
More politicians back campaign for regulation of Scotland’s electrotechnical industry
SELECT'S campaign for regulation of Scotland's electrotechnical industry has received a boost after ten more politicians backed the initiative.
MP Harriet Cross and former party...
UK Government introduces new trade measures to benefit steel producers
THE UK Government has announced that steel producers across the UK will benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap...
Work to begin on construction of new Anstruther lifeboat station
CLARK Contracts will start work to build a new RNLI lifeboat station in Anstruther on July 21.
The project aims to provide a modern base...
Timber frame specialist targets expansion with new recruits
INVERURIE-headquartered Kirkwood Timber Frame has recruited two new employees, as the business looks to extend its geographic reach.
County Durham duo Antony Bayles and Morgan...
Scaffolding boss auctions extensive collection of sports memorabilia for charity
A scaffolding manager is set to auction his impressive collection of sporting memorabilia to raise money for two charities close to his heart.
John Horne,...
Handover ceremony marks completion of new Renton homes
CORDALE Housing Association, a subsidiary of Caledonia Housing Association, has marked completion of a 25-home development at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton.
A handover ceremony at...
Investor research reveals strong showing for logistics in Scotland
LOGISTICS continues to outperform in Scotland’s investment market, according to new research on Q2, 2025 carried out by Lismore Real Estate Advisors.
Transaction volumes in...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
Historic cinema set for new lease of life after £2m revamp
EDINBURGH'S iconic Filmhouse cinema is set for a new lease of life following a refurbishment project carried out by Clark Contracts.
Completion of the £2 million...
Local firm completes first phase of Inverness housing development
THE first phase of a 'highly-anticipated' housing development in the Balloch area of Inverness has been completed by local contractor IBI Joiners Ltd.
The development...
Ravenscraig earmarked for £3.9 billion green AI data centre build
PLANS have been launched to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK's largest green AI data centres in a...
Multi-billion pound West of Orkney Windfarm secures offshore consent
THE West of Orkney Windfarm has secured offshore consent from the Scottish Government in a major milestone for the multi-billion pound project.
The decision by...
