Mactaggart & Mickel launches Centenary Forest in Symington
MACTAGGART & Mickel has planted the first trees in its new 150-acre Centenary Forest at Burnbrae, Symington.
More than 124,000 trees will be established, creating...
Centre of excellence tipped to enhance traditional and heritage skills
MAIN contractor Robertson Construction Central East has started work on Lock 16: Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills.
Located at the former...
Scottish Water announces low-emission steel supply chain partners
SCOTTISH Water has announced new low-emission supply chain partners as it looks to continue its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme...
Inverness apprentices help tackle Highlands skills gap
CR Smith has marked this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce, including in Inverness and across...
Trade body welcomes ‘steady upturn’ in electrotechnical industry female recruits
AHEAD of International Women’s Day, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to consider careers in the electrotechnical industry.
SELECT highlighted the...
CITB marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week with NCC ministerial visit
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by welcoming Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, to its...
Scottish Government urged to consider low cost loan system to accelerate affordable housing
LAR Housing Trust is urging the next Scottish Government to optimise the way it funds affordable housing developments, in an attempt to tackle the...
CCG confirms expanded apprentice intake for 2026
CCG (Scotland) has announced 14 trade apprentices will join its group of companies in August.
The group said the expanded intake reflects a 'significant uplift'...
New bridge opens to traffic in Highlands
THE new Naver Bridge, which is part of the North Coast 500 at Bettyhill along the A836, has opened to traffic.
Currently open only as...
BE-ST delivers specialist training to over 140 people for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
TO mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, BE-ST has delivered a programme of specialist training to over 140 apprentices and pre-apprentices in Glasgow and Dumfries...
Over £2m to power community projects across the north of Scotland
COMMUNITY organisations across the north of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million through SSEN Transmission's regional community benefit fund.
A share...
JR Group introduces Chryston pupils to construction careers
THE JR Group has been working with students from Chryston High School to introduce them to the construction sector and highlight the range of...
Younger Building revamp highlights Muir’s office retrofit capability
MUIR Construction has revealed it is making 'excellent progress' on the transformation of the Younger Building in Edinburgh for Scarborough Group, reinforcing the firm's...
Dry dock specialist launches apprenticeship recruitment drive
DALES Marine Services has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by launching its 2026 apprenticeship recruitment programme.
The specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and...
Galliford Try raises expectations after strong half-year results
GALLIFORD Try has announced that revenue and adjusted profit before tax for the full financial year are expected to be 'above the top end' of...
Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body
THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
Rodger Group boosts senior team with triple director appointment
RODGER Group has announced the strengthening of its executive leadership team with the appointment of commercial, financial, and operations directors.
The Scotland-based group operates Build...
FIS confirms promotion of new technical director
JAMES Parlour has been promoted to the role of technical director at the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS).
The organisation said the move recognises James’s...
Housebuilder opens applications for apprentices in north of Scotland
SPRINGFIELD Properties and Tulloch Homes have officially opened applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme, offering opportunities for aspiring tradespeople across the north of Scotland.
The...
Bellrock ramps up Scottish growth plans with senior appointment
PROPERTY services specialist Bellrock has appointed Anthony McGoldrick to the newly created role of MD of consulting in Scotland.
The move is described as marking a...
