Development opportunity near Bellshill launched to market
SAVILLS has brought to market a new development opportunity near Bellshill, which the firm said may appeal to a range of buyers.
The property on...
Female plumbing instructor aims to encourage more women to learn a trade
TO mark International Woman’s Day, City Building’s trainee plumbing instructor Jordan McKellar (28) has been reflecting on her journey within the construction industry and...
22 firms appointed to £100m public sector framework in Scotland
22 businesses have secured a place on a £100 million framework for public sector works in Scotland.
The works will include the modernisation and improvement of...
Space Solutions podcast highlights women in property and construction
WORKPLACE design and management consultancy Space Solutions has launched the second series of The Changing Workplace podcast to mark International Women’s Day.
The podcast has...
Building services provider confirms further apprentice intake
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has announced an intake of trade apprentices for the seventh year in a row.
Three apprentices will join the business...
Caledonia Housing Association marks International Women’s Day with Perth event
CALEDONIA Housing Association (CHA) hosted its own #InspireInclusion event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.
Led by chief executive Julie Cosgrove, the event marked the...
Contractor shines a light on construction careers during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
AS part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, GRAHAM is highlighting its dedicated apprentice scheme through its GRAHAM Academy and the role it plays in nurturing...
Housing minister sees transformation of Kirkcaldy site
WHITEBURN Projects recently welcomed Scotland's housing minister Paul McLennan to its development in Kirkcaldy to see the transformation of a brownfield former school site.
As...
Orkney firm paves the way for females in the electrical industry
TRADE body SELECT is marking International Women’s Day with a new film that celebrates the work of a member firm which it says is 'a...
Hub South East and Connect Modular to deliver new Livingston homes
REPRESENTATIVES from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless...
New book details dangers faced by those building Forth Bridge
A book has been published online listing all of the accidents that took place during the early phase of the construction of the Forth...
Barratt mums give their daughters a taste of the construction industry
MUMS from Barratt Developments Scotland recently welcomed their daughters to work for the day to help nurture the next generation of talent.
The visit took...
Work begins on new Blackford affordable homes
CONSTRUCTION has started on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built within Blackford in over 60 years.
Cala Homes (East) is building...
Scottish Government urged to restore housing budget
TRADE body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has urged the Scottish Government to use the £300 million of Barnett Consequential funding allocated in the Spring...
Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub team celebrate refurbishment award win
RENFREWSHIRE Council is celebrating after the Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub won the ESG Refurbishment of the Year category at the Scottish Property Awards.
Home...
Builders bemoan Spring Budget as ‘missed opportunity’
THE Spring Budget has been hailed as a 'missed opportunity' by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to build new homes and improve current...
Strong turnout at Paisley contractor’s annual careers evening
MORE than 140 people interested in construction traineeships or apprenticeships attended Clark Contracts' 8th annual careers evening at the firm's Paisley HQ.
The event was...
Award-winning Glenrothes roofing apprentice builds up skills and confidence
AN award-winning roofing apprentice has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by describing how his course has helped build work-ready skills and boosted his confidence.
Euan Forsyth,...
Timber specialist welcomes local MSP to Grangemouth HQ
NATIONAL Timber Group Scotland recently welcomed Michelle Thomson MSP to the firm's Grangemouth head office.
The Thornbridge Timber site is the central processing and distribution hub...
Galliford Try pre-tax profits increase by 33% for half-year period
GALLIFORD Try has increased pre-tax profits by a third for the half-year period ended 31 December, 2023.
Revenue rose from £679 million to £819 million...
