Calls for clarity over CE and UKCA mark transition for construction products
ACTUATE UK has called for more clarity for construction products regarding CE and UKCA marking.
The voice of the engineering services sector said it welcomes...
Environmental specialist urges Scottish construction industry to ramp up decarbonisation plans
AN environmental specialist has claimed speculation the UK Government may dilute its green plans makes it even more important that Scotland's construction industry decarbonises.
Rob...
Consultancy appoints technical director of architecture for Scotland
THE Rocket Group has announced the appointment of Sam Hinchliffe, ARB RIAS, as technical director of architecture for Scotland.
Sam joins the multi-disciplinary consultancy's Dundee-based...
Temporary access specialist launches ‘first of its kind’ carbon calculator
AN online calculator that allows contractors to compare the carbon savings of portable roadways over aggregate and stone roads has been launched by temporary...
Industry urged to show courage and embrace new sustainable innovations
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV), organisers of the upcoming Green Home Festival, is urging homeowners and the construction sector to have the courage...
Barratt welcomes local MSP to award-winning Leith site
BARRATT Developments recently welcomed Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, to its Merchant Quay development to celebrate its site manager’s Pride in the...
Construction law specialist among four new Burness Paull partners
BURNESS Paull has announced the promotion of four lawyers to partner.
The newly appointed partners are Louise Chambers (real estate), Stephen Farrell (dispute resolution), Karen...
Tilbury Douglas appoints new chief financial officer
TILBURY Douglas has appointed Matt Gill as the company's new chief financial officer (CFO).
Having started as an auditor with Ernst & Young in London,...
Ogilvie earns President’s Award for health and safety commitment
OGILVIE Construction's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the RoSPA President's Award, which is given to companies who achieve 10 consecutive annual...
90-tonne steel structure craned into Port Glasgow station
A 90-tonne steel structure has been craned into Port Glasgow station as part of Network Rail's work to improve accessibility for passengers.
Network Rail and...
Local government data resource availability tipped to benefit Scottish construction industry
THE Improvement Service (IS) has launched open access to the Spatial Hub, a local government data resource covering Scotland and containing information valuable to...
Housebuilder shows support for charity ice hockey match in Aberdeen
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties is sponsoring a a charity ice hockey match organised by 12-year-old Lucy Stewart from Lossiemouth in aid of the Archie Foundation.
Thanks...
Bee bank installed next to Ayrshire rail line
NETWORK Rail has installed a bee bank next to a repaired sinkhole in Ayrshire as part of efforts to enhance the biodiversity around the...
Glenfinnan Viaduct set for temporary repairs
TEMPORARY repairs are set to be carried out on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct due to cracking above one of its spans.
Network Rail has submitted...
Perth housebuilder outlines future plans for ‘buoyant’ local property market
A Perth housebuilding firm has revealed it is confident that the 'buoyant' local property market will support its plans to build almost 900 homes...
Taylor Wimpey teams complete gruelling charity trek
TWO teams from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland have raised a combined £3,488 for charity after taking part in the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge.
333 of...
Award recognition for Highland Council housing development team
THE Highland Council’s housing development team has earned award recognition for its restoration and redevelopment work.
The local authority's affordable housing supply programme 2022/23 has...
Supply chain pressures help drive Rearo green ambitions
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has revealed how the business used supply chain pressures caused by the war in Ukraine to help transform...
Transformation project gives new lease of life to former Victorian purifier shed in Glasgow
WORK is complete on a new £9 million creative business hub for Clyde Gateway in Glasgow's east end, which has resulted in the transformation...
Insulation specialist launches new e-learning platform
STONE wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new e-learning platform designed to make it easier for construction professionals to access learning resources and...
