Roof tile manufacturer confirms major equipment investment
ROOF tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has announced a further £250,000 investment in equipment. The move follows the unveiling of a £2 million...
Contractor provides vital support for Shettleston community groups
THE JR Group has revealed details of its support for two community groups in the heart of Glasgow's Shettleston area.
The firm, which is currently...
Councillors see progress of landmark Glasgow logistics project
LOCAL dignitaries joined Tritax Symmetry and Readie Construction to mark the progress on the new 552,500 sq ft distribution centre and offices for publishing...
HSE launches new campaign to prevent construction site injuries
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a new campaign designed to combat serious aches and pains caused by lifting and moving heavy...
Indeglås secures iconic Glasgow theatre contract
Indeglås has announced it has been appointed by Kier Construction Scotland to design, supply and install internal glazed screens at the ongoing refurbishment of...
Contractors hand over new Grantown-on-Spey distillery
THE Cairn Distillery at Grantown-on-Spey has celebrated a major milestone following the final handover from the contractors to the owners Gordon & Macphail.
Donald McLachlan...
Housebuilder launches community fund
MILLER Homes has revealed plans to donate £20,000 to charities, community groups, and causes linked to its developments in the east and west of...
Former minister shows support for regulation of Scotland’s electrical industry
FORMER Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing is the latest politician to show support for the campaign for the regulation of the electrical industry, which...
Hardies adds drone surveys to service offering
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has confirmed the business has added drone surveys to its service offering.
The firm revealed the drones produce ultra-high-definition images...
Drones and lasers combine to help improve Scotland’s sewer network
SCOTTISH Water has announced that drones and lasers are being used together for the first time in Britain to improve Scotland’s sewers and help...
National Robotarium launches in Edinburgh with huge collaboration announcement
THE UK’s National Robotarium, which officially opens today (September 28) in Edinburgh, has announced a major applied engineering and research collaboration with Tata Consultancy...
Local club bowled over by housebuilder’s donation
KINGS Park, home of Buccleuch Bowling Club and Community Access Team in Dalkeith, has received £1,000 from Dandara East Scotland to upgrade the area...
CLF launches plan to help drive a more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland's construction industry designed to encourage the development of a 'more...
Development team appointed for Montrose ZeroFour innovation hub
CROWN Estate Scotland’s ZeroFour innovation hub at Montrose has awarded seven contracts to four Scottish-based companies.
The delivery team, which now comprises an architect, cost...
Rosyth flooring contractor appoints new sales director
ROSYTH-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed David Crosby as its new sales director.
He joins the business after 15 years with...
Balfour Beatty appointed to civils frameworks
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, covering England, Wales and Northern...
Housebuilder to pass National Insurance savings onto employees
THE Springfield Group has announced it will gift its own National Insurance savings to its 898 employees, following confirmation the UK Government will reverse...
Scottish builders highlight ‘growing policy divergence’ with rest of the UK
SCOTLAND'S house builders have responded to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's Growth Plan announcement by highlighting the 'growing policy divergence' between Scotland and the rest of...
Community feedback sought on Kinross development proposals
MILLER Homes is to engage with the local community on proposals for a new residential-led development in Kinross.
An online consultation will be held on...
New partnership committed to creating low carbon building products
IBSTOCK, a manufacturer of clay and concrete building products, and Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC) have teamed up to create 'ultra-low' carbon concrete products.
Having recently...
