Donaldson Group welcomes plans to increase timber use in construction
THE Donaldson Group has welcomed the UK Government’s Timber Construction Policy Roadmap, outlining its plans to increase timber use in construction.
Andrew Donaldson, Donaldson Group...
Developer helps spread festive cheer at Edinburgh hospital hub
EDINBURGH'S Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) has been boosted by an £8,000 donation from a local residential developer.
After completing the capital’s Seven Hills of Edinburgh...
Housebuilder crowns Midlothian Christmas card champion
PUPILS at a Midlothian primary school have created their own Christmas card designs as part of Barratt Developments’ festive competition.
The housebuilder invited pupils from...
CCG makes ‘strong progress’ on Paisley bathroom replacement project
CCG Asset Management, the planned maintenance division of the CCG Group, has announced it is making 'strong progress' on a major bathroom contract for...
Ardgowan Distillery makes key appointment as construction continues
ARDGOWAN Distillery has appointed a sales and marketing director as construction continues to progress on its £20 million 'cathedral of whisky' in Inverclyde.
Muir Construction...
Why supporting communities is not just a choice, but a responsibility
By Kevin Reid, executive chairman of The Cruden Group
With the season of goodwill in full swing, it’s a poignant time to reflect on how...
Construction sector urged to show flexibility in face of economic challenges
TURNER & Townsend has called for 'agility and adaptability' as the construction industry adjusts to the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2.
In its...
Contractor announces two senior promotions to support growth plans
CONTRACTOR Beard has announced two senior promotions to support the company's expansion plans.
Director Mike Hedges has been promoted to the newly created position of...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity lunch raises £180,000
THIS year's Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Lunch raised a whopping £180,000 for families involved in the sector.
Over 950 guests attended the event at the...
Ground broken on rural Stirlingshire village housing project
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new housing development in the village of Croftamie, Stirlingshire, on behalf of Rural Stirling Housing Association...
Network Rail utilises AI to better understand line-side species
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) and machine learning is being used by Network Rail to better understand and monitor what species are living along the UK's...
Hotel operator checks in to Edinburgh with ‘transformational’ project
HOTEL operator MEININGER is expanding into Edinburgh after agreeing a deal with property development company S Harrison, which will see a 1970s office building...
Forster Group to install hundreds of solar panels for Dundee care home provider
ROOFING and solar provider Forster Group has been appointed by Priority Care to install 280 solar panels at two of its Dundee care homes.
The...
PERI UK appoints new finance director
GRAHAM Shaw has been appointed finance director at PERI UK.
He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously spent over ten years...
Zenith completes hat-trick of new hires
EDINBURGH-based Zenith Group has bolstered its team with three new hires.
The announcement comes as the provider of specialist access and repair solutions marks its...
Groundforce promotes new engineering director
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has promoted the company's head of UK engineering design, Oliver Smith, to engineering director.
In his new role, he will be responsible for...
Network Rail and Story praised for work on £6m Camps Viaduct project
NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have been thanked for their ongoing work on the £6 million project to strengthen the Camps Viaduct.
Marion Fellows, MP...
Housebuilder donates 77 gift bags to toy bank after urgent appeal
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has responded to an urgent appeal for donations to The Renfrewshire Toy Bank by donating 77 bags of toys.
The volunteer-led...
Scotwood Interiors appoints new MD
SCOTWOOD Interiors has announced the appointment of Chris Nugent as its new MD, following Doug Kerr's retirement after 34 years at the commercial fit...
Contractor hailed for ‘tremendous’ community benefits on Bute project
LOCALS in Rothesay are reaping the rewards from a range of local initiatives hosted by Robertson Construction Central West, Argyll and Bute Council has...
