Choir for construction professionals to launch in Glasgow
TWO construction professionals are hoping to help colleagues in the sector de-stress and get to know each other through the launch of a construction...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Avoiding a chain reaction: strategies to avoid the effects of supply chain disruption
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, discusses risk management and proactive strategies to avoid the effects of supply chain disruption
THE construction industry has not had...
Stirling construction project trials ‘innovative’ pay model designed to end cash flow woes
A long-standing critic of construction industry payment practices is trialling a new methodology on a live project in Stirling which he claims could eradicate...
Mabey Hire confirms expansion of lightweight shoring products
MABEY Hire has announced an expansion of its lightweight shoring range, offering utility companies and contractors a 'complete, comprehensive range' of temporary support equipment...
Works progressing on £15m Livingston school build
THE majority of external works are now complete on the build of the new £15 million Beatlie School Campus in Livingston.
Most internal works are...
Maxi appointed to fourth West Lothian College project in two years
MAXI Construction has secured a contract to provide alteration works to two buildings within West Lothian College in Livingston.
This marks the contractor's fourth project...
Scottish house prices continue to rise – but at slowest rate since June 2020
HOUSE prices in Scotland continued to rise in March, but at the slowest rate since June 2020.
The findings were revealed in the latest Royal...
Moveable wall divides Glasgow lecture theatre with Style
STYLE Scotland has provided details of its role in installing a large Skyfold vertical rising moveable wall in the main lecture theatre of the...
Glasgow looks to accelerate Clyde Metro plans
GLASGOW City Council has partnered with the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) in a bid to accelerate the development of the proposed Clyde Metro.
The plans...
‘Strong’ demand remains for high-quality Scottish office space
PROPERTY advisory specialist Lismore is forecasting 'growing interest' in prime city centre offices this year.
The business has released its review of the Scottish investment...
Fire station revamp brings aesthetic and sustainability gains
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has revealed that its remodelling and retrofit of McDonald Road community fire station has been completed.
The facility will become the...
Mather & Co to create viewpoint centre exhibition for Sealladh Hiort
Mather & Co has been appointed to design an exhibition in North Uist for Sealladh Hiort - St Kilda Viewpoint, part of the Outer...
Thomas & Adamson appointed to major engineering facility project
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has been appointed by aerospace engineering firm Leonardo UK to deliver its new 10,000 sq ft facility...
Glasgow construction firm begins process to recruit 55 craft trade apprentices
GLASGOW-based construction business City Building has opened applications for its 2023 apprentice intake - with 55 craft trade positions up for grabs.
The firm currently...
Upcoming event to highlight opportunities on Paisley school build
MORRISON Construction is to share details of subcontracting opportunities on its build of Paisley Grammar School Community Campus at an upcoming Renfrewshire Council event.
The...
Construction work begins on new Westhill community
CALA Homes (North) has announced work is underway on a new 50-home development at Burnland, Westhill.
The move follows planning approval from Aberdeenshire Council earlier...
Barratt retains 5-star status for 14th consecutive year
BARRATT Developments Scotland has received a 5-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.
This is the 14th...
Rocket Heritage & Archaeology confirms key Scottish appointment
ROCKET Heritage & Archaeology has appointed Dr Peter Klemen as principal archaeology consultant for Scotland.
Dr Klemen will be based at the group’s newly opened...
World’s deepest wind turbine foundation installed in Scottish waters
THE world's deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed 16 miles off the coast of Angus at the site of the £3 billion Seagreen...
