Construction assessor recruitment drive hailed a ‘real success’ in Scotland
A recruitment campaign which set out to train high-quality assessors for Scotland's construction industry has been hailed as playing a 'vital role' in economic...
New PM urged to prioritise ‘national retrofit plan’ to tackle energy crisis
NEW prime minister Liz Truss has been urged to prioritise a 'national retrofit plan' to make homes more energy efficient to help tackle the...
Donaldson Group appoints CEO to lead new retail and distribution division
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston to the newly created role of CEO of its retail and distribution division.
He joins from ASDA...
Livingston workshop to discuss proposals for asset safety and compliance framework
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance has announced details of a pre-tender engagement workshop for the upcoming ASC1 Asset Safety & Compliance framework.
The workshop will be...
Housebuilder launches first phase of Houston development
CALA Homes (West) has launched the first phase of its Woodend Green development in the Renfrewshire village of Houston, with the first release of...
Re-roofing project gives East Ayrshire homes a lift
Russell Roof Tiles has announced it has provided 'sustainable and long-lasting' concrete roof tiles to support the re-roofing of a social housing project in...
Prominent Edinburgh steakhouse brought to market
AN Edinburgh restaurant which has been trading for 24 years has been brought to market by DM Hall as a result of the owner’s...
Proposed Berwick wind farm could create 4,650 jobs during construction
SSE Renewable's proposed Berwick Bank Wind Farm could create around 4,650 direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase, an economic study has said.
Carried...
Scotland’s railway set for ‘significant increase’ in works
AECOM has been appointed by Network Rail to carry out a £5 million package of works to assess a number of bridge structures in...
Historic Aberdeen property brought to market
SAVILLS, acting jointly with FG Burnett, has announced it has been appointed to find a buyer for the historic B-Listed property at 17-19 Union...
Nightshift work sees lift shafts installed at £15m East Linton station
BAM Nuttall has installed new lift shafts on behalf of Network Rail at the site of the new £15 million East Linton station.
Using a...
Dumfries & Galloway construction businesses invited to join Build Programme
HUB South West Scotland is bringing its Build Programme to Dumfries and Galloway for the first time, offering local businesses the chance to gain...
Ayrshire firm hails new marine engineering supply partnership
AYRSHIRE-based Burnhouse Engineering has landed a contract with Outreach Offshore to manufacture and assemble parts for the MK6A Winch, TMS (Tether Management System) for...
Highland construction firm reveals fresh new identity
HIGHLAND company WGC (Scotland) Ltd has announced it will now be known as Capstone Construction following a rebranding exercise.
Founded in 2001, the business was...
CITB unveils new leadership and management short courses
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a new development opportunity for employers wishing to improve leadership and management skills across their business.
11...
Pioneering four-year project tipped to leave positive legacy in Loch Ness region
A new water treatment plant and distribution network will come into operation in the Loch Ness region this month following a four-year project.
Since the...
Consultation event to feature presentations on proposed Nairn Academy redevelopment
REPRESENTATIVES from contractor Balfour Beatty will be in attendance at a pre-application consultation event on the proposed redevelopment of Nairn Academy.
The in-person event on...
A model home: Edinburgh business chooses Dandara property for fashion shoot
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has revealed that its Canna showhome in Eskbank was chosen as the backdrop for a photoshoot for a new collection of sustainable...
Research reveals pandemic has accelerated ‘flight to quality’ offices in Edinburgh
MORE than half the office space transacted in Edinburgh city centre during the pandemic has been Grade A, with larger occupiers vying for the...
Work begins on 111-home Hallglen development
CCG has revealed construction work is formally underway to transform the former Woodend farmland site in Hallglen into a 111-home development.
Led by Falkirk Council,...
