Shepherd support gives boccia ambitions a boost in Scotland
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has signed up to provide financial support to Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) to further aid boccia development throughout Scotland.
Boccia is a...
Muir Homes launches showhome at firm’s first Midlothian site
MUIR Homes has announced the launch of its five-bedroom Iona showhome at the new West Path development in Pathhead, Midlothian, which comprises 43 properties...
Mabey Hire becomes part of PERI Group
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has taken over UK-headquartered Mabey Hire.
The PERI Group is a family-owned company based in Weissenhorn, Germany, with approximately 9,000...
NFU Scotland members benefit from support on utility infrastructure issues
DAVIDSON & Robertson (D&R) has teamed up with NFU (National Farmers Union) Scotland to support members on utility infrastructure issues.
The business revealed it has...
Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre set for £7.5m upgrade
COWDENBEATH Leisure Centre is to undergo a £7.5 million upgrade which will include an enhanced gym space and improvements to the external façade.
The facility's...
Milestone reached on £53m delivery of new Dumfries High School
CONTRACT close has been achieved on the £53 million project to build the new Dumfries High School.
Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new school will...
BriggsAmasco honoured for roof installation at historic Shetland lighthouse site
BRIGGSAMASCO is celebrating after earning award recognition for its delivery of a roof installation at a visitor attraction in Shetland.
The company was named winner...
Start date confirmed for ‘long-awaited’ Swallow Roundabout work in Dundee
DETAILS for the 'long-awaited' Swallow Roundabout improvements in Dundee have been announced with a start date confirmed for the work.
The project will begin on...
Glasgow firm supports development of new heat pump technology
A Glasgow-based energy firm has teamed up with senior figures from across the industry to fund pioneering heat pump technology.
Union Technical has provided pre-seed...
Construction trade football tournament at Stamford Bridge goes down to the wire
A penalty shootout decided the Match for Mind tradespeople football tournament at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Six teams of 50 tradespeople competed, with each made...
CIOB launches manifesto ahead of General Election
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the General Election, outlining how a future UK Government can support the...
Award joy for Fife-based housing association
KINGDOM Housing Association has spoken of its pride at being named Home Builder of the Year - Affordable Housing Provider, at the recent Homes...
Peel Ports preparing Hunterston marine yard to support offshore wind sector
PEEL Ports Clydeport has signalled its intention to invest up to £150 million in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire.
Peel Ports...
Advance Grid Solutions names director of engineering
ADVANCE Grid Solutions has appointed Ross Main to the role of director of engineering.
A graduate in electrical and electronic engineering, Ross has held senior...
New East Lothian schools begin to take shape
STRUCTURAL steel frames have been installed by Balfour Beatty at the sites of the builds of two new schools in East Lothian.
Blindwells and Craighall...
APS announces interim CEO appointment
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced the appointment of Andrew Leslie as interim chief executive.
Initially joining as one of the association’s earliest...
Akela Group appoints two new managing directors
AKELA Group has announced two new managing directors of its construction and ground engineering subsidiaries.
Robert Ogg has been appointed MD of Akela Construction, while...
John Doherty elected 100th president of SNIPEF
JOHN Doherty has been elected as the 100th president of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF).
Born in Dumbarton and raised in...
Second round of Collegelands Park consultations to begin
GLASGOW Enlightenment is launching the second round of consultations on its plans for a new £95 million residential and cultural hub in Glasgow ahead...
Award win highlights importance of creating accessible homes
CAMPION Homes has described a recent award win as 'great recognition' of the importance of creating accessible properties.
The housebuilder's Primrose Street development in Alloa...
