Occupier demand for commercial property ‘flat’ but outlook is more positive
OCCUPIER demand in Scotland's commercial property market 'fell flat' in the second quarter of 2023, according to new findings.
The latest Royal Institution of Chartered...
New software could enable faster repair of oil and gas infrastructure
A new software tool could enable a 'significant' reduction in the time it takes to create engineering models for oil and gas platform and...
Labour market pressures set to continue in Scotland’s construction industry
LABOUR market pressure in the Scottish construction industry looks set to continue, according to new research.
The latest Local Skills Scotland report by the Construction...
Electrical apprentices discuss their progress in latest industry podcast
ELECTRICAL apprentices have again been revealing their behind-the-scenes secrets in the second episode of the new podcast from the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust...
RSK Group acquires Aberdeen-based engineering and energy transition specialist
RSK Group has completed the acquisition of Aberdeen-based PD&MS, a specialist engineering services company operating within the energy transition, conventional energy, low carbon and...
First step when marketing houses must be to obtain Home Report
By Steven Dale, a surveyor in the Peterhead office of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors
Whether Covid is to blame, or whether we are all just...
Constructible BIM software lauded on hydroelectric generation scheme
TRIMBLE'S constructible BIM software has been hailed as playing a key role on the River Ness Hydroelectric generation project.
Featuring a 'striking' canopy structure, the...
Swiss partnership paves way for Network Rail to utilise AI
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is to be among a range of technologies that Network Rail and Swiss railway organisation, SBB, will be working on as...
Housebuilder’s donation provides welcome boost for East Lothian mental health charity
CRUDEN Homes has shown its support for a local mental health charity with a £500 donation.
The Destiny Project aims to promote the health and...
Why employee wellbeing is strongest retention tool within construction, building, and manufacturing industries
Victoria Brocklesby is COO and co-founder of aluminium doors and windows manufacturer Origin. Since the business was established, Origin revealed it has prioritised its...
Bell Group appointed to multi-million pound investment programme in Scotland
SOCIAL enterprise Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes...
Contractor hailed for ‘outstanding’ work on Aberdour Harbour footbridge project
REALM Construction has completed the build of a new footbridge at Aberdour Harbour on behalf of Fife Council.
The original bridge was damaged beyond repair...
Barratt on track to deliver 270 affordable homes in Edinburgh and Lothians
BARRATT Developments has revealed the business is on course to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year.
Developments at Cammo...
Network Rail and Story reach milestone on £5m Port Glasgow project
A milestone has been reached in the £5 million project to improve accessibility at Port Glasgow Train Station with a ramp at the Princes...
Ground investigations to begin for Old Military Road upgrades
GROUND investigations are underway on a parcel of land between the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route and the A83 immediately north of the...
Fife fit-out specialist lands Aberdeen school and community hub contract
EDUCATION fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded its 16th contract for Morrison Construction in Scotland.
The project involves the provision of around 6,000 items of...
Contractor tees up charity donation with annual golf day
THE JR Group has raised more than £3,500 for Beatson Cancer Charity during an annual golf networking event, which this year took place in...
What to do when insolvency looms on-site
The construction industry trade press frequently writes about administrations in the industry. Whilst the Insolvency Service's figures show that around one construction company went...
MP celebrates completion of new housing development in Barlanark
CALVAY Housing Association has officially opened a 43-home development in Barlanark in Glasgow’s east end.
David Linden, MP for Glasgow East, joined members of the...
Cala West appoints new managing director
CALA Homes has announced that Ian Conway has been promoted to MD of its west of Scotland business.
Bringing more than two decades of industry...
