Conflict avoidance milestone marks ‘massive step forward’ for construction sector
THE UK construction industry has taken a ‘massive step forward’ after NEC released a new conflict avoidance practice note.
That’s the view of experienced construction...
Glasgow Whisky gets green light to upgrade Speyside Distillery
A whisky distillery that featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is set to be transformed into a low-carbon operation after securing...
Edinburgh-based property software firm celebrates UK expansion
EDINBURGH-based property software company SME Professional has announced a major UK expansion following a nationwide roll-out with letting and estate agents Belvoir and Northwood.
SME...
CITB hails impact of New Entrant Support Team programme
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) - which shows the programme supported...
Procast Group expands with new Dumfries and Galloway base
PROCAST Group has announced it has increased its presence across Scotland following the launch of a new base in Dumfries.
The Hamilton-headquartered principal contractor has...
Graham + Sibbald appoints new associate
CHARTERED surveyors and property consultants Graham + Sibbald has promoted Mary Leitch to the role of associate.
Mary has over 13 years' valuation experience, qualifying...
Planning applications fall as uncertainty plagues UK construction market
THE number of UK planning applications for new construction projects in key sectors continued to fall in February, new analysis has revealed.
Infrastructure was down...
Research shows reluctance from Scottish professionals to end hybrid working
NEW research from Hays has found that most professionals are not willing to forgo the option of hybrid working in hurry, despite widespread discussions around...
Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’
SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...
Work complete on £1.5m refurbishment of historic Glasgow bridges
A £1.5 million refurbishment of two historic rail bridges near Glasgow Central has been completed.
Network Rail said that the Eglinton Street and Salkeld Street...
48-apartment Paisley affordable homes project completed
THE JR Group has delivered 48 new flats for social rent in Paisley’s East Lane on behalf of Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley...
Glasgow City Council scheme exceeds target with delivery of over 1,000 homes
OVER 1,000 additional affordable homes were built in Glasgow last year through the city's council's affordable supply programme (AHSP).
In total 446 affordable homes were...
Elgin firm ‘honoured’ to provide granite setts for Aberdeen’s Union Street
THOUSANDS of granite setts originating from an Aberdeenshire quarry are to be laid as new surfacing on Aberdeen's Union Street.
The light grey cassies, or...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
City Building apprentices launch fundraiser as 2025 applications open
A group of first-year apprentices from City Building have launched a fundraising campaign in support of Glasgow Women’s Aid, as they prepare to take...
Housebuilder donation boosts Men’s Shed initiative in Penicuik
BELLWAY Homes has donated £250 to Penicuik and District’s Men's Shed, a community social charity based in Auchendinny by Penicuik.
The Men's Shed is one...
New public toilets being installed in Edinburgh parks
THE installation of new public toilets across parks in Edinburgh is underway, with the first unit delivered to the Meadows last week.
Modular toilet units...
Demolition of former Coatbridge pub begins ahead of house builds
DEMOLITION work is underway on the former Sharks Mouth pub on Coatbridge's Bank Street to make way for the build of 16 new homes.
Reigart...
SkillBuild 2025 regional heats to showcase top young talent
PREPARATIONS are underway for the regional heats of SkillBuild 2025, the UK's largest trade and crafts skills competition for young people.
NFRC (National Federation of...
Work to begin on demolition of Port Glasgow’s Clune Park estate
GREENOCK-based Caskie Demolition is to begin work to demolish parts of Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow.
The Inverclyde Council project will see a total...
