Momentum is growing for mandatory licensing scheme for builders
MOMENTUM is growing for a mandatory licensing scheme for building contractors.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), which has long campaigned for the introduction of...
Quarry buy proves Red letter day for Wm Hamilton & Sons
PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering.
The business, which can trace its roots back...
On the RAAC: commercial lease considerations on discovering concrete issues
By Dentons’ Philip Knight, Fiona MacGregor and Scott Buchanan
REINFORCED autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight concrete that was widely used in the construction...
Certifications tipped to help unlock K-Briq potential
THE K-Briq has evolved from a ‘nice idea’ to a genuine solution for the global construction industry in its quest to meet pressing environmental...
Scotland’s foremost hoist provider rises to the occasion in milestone year
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Glasgow-based vertical access equipment specialist Scot Hoist Ltd explains the secrets of its success as the firm marks 21 years in business this month.
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Local strategy helps drive national impact for NorDan
NorDan UK, the Livingston-based supplier of high-performance windows and doors, has announced it is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Scotland through its two dedicated...
Historic castle set for new chapter following delicate conservation work
AN architect at PagePark has told Project Scotland that the practice’s work to make the 17th century Rosslyn Castle more resilient in the face...
Glasgow eyes new active travel routes in inner north and south of city
PROGRESS is being made on plans to create 11km of active travel routes in the inner north and south of Glasgow, the city's council...
Tesco contract win provides retail therapy for Cube Glass
CUMBERNAULD-based Cube Glass recently announced it has secured a major commercial breakthrough after winning its first contract to undertake work for retail giant Tesco.
Operating...
Contract awarded for £5.6m Fair Isle ferry build
PARKOL Marine Engineering has secured the £5.6 million contract from Shetland Islands Council to provide a new ferry for Fair Isle.
Work is currently ongoing...
SELECT supports call to tackle rogue traders carrying out renewables work
SELECT, the trade association for Scotland's electrotechnical industry, is supporting calls from Consumer Scotland to crack down on rogue traders exploiting the green energy...
UK ministers visit engineering specialist to see innovative welding technology in action
RACHEL Reeves and Ed Miliband have visited Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) in order to see the company’s Ebflow welding technology in action.
The visit saw the...
Coordinated national approach urged to build UK retrofit workforce
A new report published by the National Retrofit Hub has called for 'urgent' government action to address skills shortages, which the organisation described as...
Balfour Beatty Living Places ex-offenders initiative featured on BBC News
BALFOUR Beatty Living Places recently featured on BBC News, after providing behind-the-scenes access to a careers fair held at HMP Lewes, organised by the...
Innovation used on £10 billion Thames Crossing project could be utilised across Britain
INNOVATIVE construction approaches being used on the £10 billion construction of the Lower Thames Crossing could be used across Britain, National Highways has said.
The...
Engineering Development Trust extends skills partnership
THE Engineering Development Trust (EDT) has extended its skills partnership with SSEN Transmission to deliver STEM education to young people across Scotland for a...
New SNIPEF president targets growth of sector
DUNCAN Sharp has been appointed as the 101st president of the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF).
SNIPEF revealed he will look to tackle the ongoing...
Hundreds of affordable homes added to Perth and Kinross’ housing stock
OVER 260 new affordable homes for rent were added to the housing stock in Perth and Kinross in 2024/25, a report to councillors in...
Dwello announces appointment of director of new business
LEE Hardy has joined the ownership and senior management team of Dwello, Scotland’s new residential letting agent, as its director of new business.
Dwello was...
Taskforce makes series of recommendations to attract more investment for housing
PROPOSALS to build investor confidence in Scotland's housing market have been published by the Scotland's Housing Investment Taskforce.
The Housing Investment Taskforce report makes a...
