BESA announces expanded industry awards shortlist
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed the shortlist for its expanded programme of National Awards this year.
The 2023 Awards, sponsored by Mitsubishi...
Roofing recruitment challenges persist but labour costs go up
DIRECT employment levels 'plateaued' in the second quarter of 2023 among roofing contractors, new research has revealed.
The findings were made in the latest State...
Experienced duo join JR Group management team
PAISLEY-based contractor The JR Group has confirmed two senior appointments.
Eric Farren joins the business as a new purchasing manager, helping with site procurement, schedules...
New footbridge in Glasgow’s southside to be officially opened
NETWORK Rail is to open a new railway footbridge at Strathbungo in Glasgow's southside.
The structure allows for the required clearance for the electrification of...
New water channel marks milestone in River Clyde road bridge construction
THE delivery of a new bridge over the River Clyde at Renfrew has moved a step closer following completion of an important stage of...
ESG tech specialist relocates to landmark EastWorks development
ENVIRONMENTAL Social Governance (ESG) technology specialist Utopi has been confirmed as the first tenant at the newly completed EastWorks in Dalmarnock.
The company is relocating...
‘First of its kind’ report calls for further research around timber cascading
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), Scottish Forestry and Zero Waste Scotland have published a new report exploring timber cascading in Scotland.
The report -...
Construction firm launches new charity partnership at Truckfest 2023
ADVANCE Construction Scotland and its plant division JMS Plant unveiled details of a new charity partnership at Truckfest Scotland 2023.
The company has pledged its...
Taylor Wimpey site bosses celebrate quality award wins
FOUR Taylor Wimpey site managers from its developments across the west of Scotland are celebrating after winning a Pride in the Job Quality Award...
Paisley contractor earns place on £500m framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Fusion21's £500 million refurbishment, construction, new build and modular buildings framework.
The Paisley-based contractor has been appointed...
Climate emergency ‘already here’ Green Home Festival visitors told
THE second Green Home Festival is underway in Edinburgh. Housing minister Paul McLennan officially opened the event as part of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival...
Highland timber products specialist appoints new sawmill manager
A Highland timber products specialist has made a senor appointment to boost the firm's sustainability credentials.
Biomass supplier GMG Energy has appointed Vasile Damian as sawmill manager...
Researchers extract rare metals to boost green goals
NEW technology has been tipped to provide a sustainable boost for the renewables and manufacturing sectors, following the development of a new process for...
Balfour Beatty ‘on track’ for full-year expectations
BALFOUR Beatty has hailed a 'strong' first half of the year performance from its earnings-based businesses, which has seen revenue increase by 9% to...
Pacific checks in on high-profile hotel refurb projects
PACIFIC Building has secured two major tourist hotel refurbishment projects worth a combined £11 million.
Works are underway at the Holyrood Hotel and Mount...
Muir Construction appointed to deliver £25m Westway development
CANMOOR has appointed Muir Construction as main contractor to deliver the £25 million speculative development at Westway, next to Glasgow Airport.
Works are underway on...
Hub North Scotland confirms changes to leadership structure
HUB North Scotland has announced a new leadership structure following a period of growth which has seen the organisation break through the £1 billion...
Milestone moment as work begins to regenerate Livingston housing estate
WORK is underway to regenerate a Livingston housing estate.
Springfield revealed the first brick has been laid at Deans South, kick-starting a long-awaited project which...
The Glasgow legacy remains strong
By Martin McKay, chief executive of Clyde Gateway
Glasgow has once again played host to a successful sporting event with a global audience. The inaugural...
hub South West to sponsor new Ayrshire event
SOUTH Ayrshire Council has announced hub South West has become a sponsor of The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.
hub South West is...
