Road upgrades could drive positive change
THE leader of South Ayrshire Council has called for significant investment in the A77 trunk road to increase safety, reduce journey times, and boost...
Glasgow event helps shine a spotlight on scaffolding careers
YOUNG people in Scotland had the opportunity to learn more about the potential career opportunities available in the scaffolding and access sector during a...
Aluminium system proves its worth at iconic bridge
LAYHER’S FlexBeam system has been utilised on a major maintenance scheme on the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
The project was to remove, repair, and re-fit...
Next stop on Levenmouth rail project picks up speed
NETWORK Rail is using an innovative new design process to avoid issues relating to global supply shortages and long lead times to continue its...
Cost of living crisis is leading cause of stress for tradespeople
MORE than four in five (84%) UK tradespeople experience mental health problems due to work-related issues, a new study has found.
The research was commissioned...
Builder offers new home buyers the chance to win ‘ultimate’ summer garden package
MILLER Homes is giving house buyers in the west of Scotland the chance to win a summer garden package worth over £1,500.
Running between 12...
Cala submits planning application for 78-home Banchory development
CALA Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for a development comprising 78 new homes in Banchory.
25% of the proposed homes...
Housebuilder celebrates record number of award nominations
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is celebrating after having five developments shortlisted for the Excellence Awards 2023 by Premier Guarantee, a building warranty provider, which recognises the...
Engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ to complete £1.2m Glasgow Central upgrade
A £1.2 million programme to renew track at Glasgow Central's platform 1 has been completed on time and within budget, Network Rail has confirmed.
The...
ATS duo embark on marathon challenge to raise funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
STAFF from Rosyth-based Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) are participating in their first marathon this weekend to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Director...
Balfour Beatty trading ‘in line’ with expectations
BALFOUR Beatty has issued a trading update for the year so far in which the business revealed overall trading has been in line with...
Muir Homes to appeal Dalgety Bay planning rejection
MUIR Homes has revealed it plans to appeal against a decision to reject the housebuilder's proposal to deliver 35 new homes on a vacant...
Edinburgh set for build of 115 homes overlooking Union Canal
OVER 100 new council homes are to be built as part of the regeneration of the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh.
Formerly the site of the...
Construction site inspection campaign targets workers’ lung health
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching a nationwide construction site inspection campaign targeted at preventing diseases caused by dust.
Supported by the organisation's...
Groundforce temporary works tool receives further upgrade
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has upgraded its YourSolution design tool for the fourth time since it was launched two years ago.
Sheet and frame designs up to...
Glasgow-headquartered architecture firm reports soaring turnover south of the border
GLASGOW-headquartered architecture firm Holmes Miller has announced it has recorded 100% growth in turnover in the south east of England over the past year...
Deanestor fits out 125 rooms at new £18m Prestwick campus
DUNFERMLINE-based Deanestor has highlighted its role in fitting out a new £18 million primary school campus in South Ayrshire.
The new Prestwick North Education Campus...
GRAHAM to play leading role in Scottish defence projects
GRAHAM has been named as sole strategic alliance member in Scotland on a new Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative.
The contractor was one of seven...
Top tips for negotiating price increases
With the rising cost of materials, many companies find themselves negotiating price increases with customers. Here, Tom Feinson, senior consultant at Glasgow-based negotiation skills...
Green roof boosts sustainability credentials of Corstorphine development
DEVELOPER Artisan Real Estate has revealed that more than 1,000 square metres of living ‘green’ roof has been laid on top of Rowanbank Gardens...
