Award win for project helping skilled refugees gain work in construction sector
AN initiative to help skilled refugees gain the certification required to work in the construction sector has won a prestigious award.
Run by Fife Council,...
Morrison to deliver ‘world class’ Aberdeen market development
MORRISON Construction has been appointed main contractor for the new 'world class' Aberdeen market development.
The multi-million-pound Aberdeen City Council site will become a 'destination...
Award winner hailed for going ‘above and beyond’ on school build
HUB South East Scotland's project director has scooped the Contribution to a Project award at the CN & NCE Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards.
Eileen...
Fife College offers record number of engineering apprenticeship opportunities
FIFE College has offered over 130 engineering modern apprenticeship opportunities throughout the region for the 2023/24 academic year.
The number is a new record for...
Tradespeople more in-demand in Glasgow than any other UK city
TRADESPEOPLE are more in-demand in Glasgow than any other city in the UK, a new study has revealed.
The research, by BestHeating, found that one...
Ross-shire Engineering appoints new CEO
STEPHEN Slessor has been announced as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE).
Mr Slessor will take up his new role in...
The Salvation Army celebrates construction scheme success story
THE Salvation Army in Falkirk has been hailed for 'transforming' a man's life through its initiative to help people gain a Construction Skills Certification...
PERI expands Construction Accessories team to meet ‘growing demand’ across UK
PERI has announced it is expanding its Construction Accessories team to cater for a 'growing demand' for these products across the UK.
The expansion is...
Morris & Spottiswood reappointed to NHS framework
MORRIS & Spottiswood has been reappointed to the NHS national shared services, Scottish minor building works framework.
The four-year framework covers 34 regions across Scotland...
New consultation set to launch on revamp of Glasgow city centre
A consultation is set to go live on plans to pull together a series of actions to shape the regeneration of Glasgow city centre.
The...
Govan Graving Docks plans continue to progress
GLASGOW City Council has been given an update on progress of work at the Govan Graving Docks.
The Govan Graving Docks are owned by New...
Construction sector needs ‘urgent’ rebrand due to ‘growing’ image problem
THE construction sector needs an 'urgent' rebrand due to a 'growing' image problem, Deconstruction has said.
YouGov was commissioned by the not-for-profit organisation, which seeks...
Construction firms team up for charity football tournament
A group of construction firms recently teamed up for a five-a-side charity football tournament in aid of The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.
Organised by Bellway...
New North Lanarkshire school wins two prestigious awards
AN £18 million primary school in North Lanarkshire has scooped two prestigious awards for architecture.
Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub has been awarded the...
House prices continue to fall in Scotland
HOUSE prices in Scotland have continued to fall, with further falls expected over the coming three months, according to the latest Royal Institution of...
Edinburgh firm celebrates ‘significant’ growth after doubling its workforce
AN Edinburgh-based bespoke cabinet making and joinery firm is undergoing 'significant' growth after doubling its workforce in the last two months.
MadeByOrocco specialises in bespoke...
Princes Street set for new hotel with ‘stunning’ views of Edinburgh Castle
THREE dilapidated mixed-use retail/office buildings on Edinburgh's Princes Street are to be transformed into a new hotel.
Blackfinch Property has completed a £5.6 million bridging...
Build of student accommodation development underway in Edinburgh
OGILVIE Construction has started site operations to build a new student accommodation development at Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh.
The build will provide 156 'high quality'...
Contractors on Aberdeenshire bridge build hailed for ‘massive feat of engineering’
THE new Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge on Royal Deeside has been officially opened by King Charles.
Moxon and Arcadis designed the bridge, with Wills Bros Group...
Iconic Bridgeton Umbrella returns to area following £400,000 project
THE return of the iconic Bridgeton Umbrella in Glasgow's east end has been marked with a celebration ceremony following a £400,000 restoration project.
The intricate...
