Demystifying the rules regarding recruiting construction workers from overseas
By Mark Templeton, director at Anderson Strathern
In his spring statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that five construction occupations were to be added to the...
Main contractor announced for £19m Mountain Bike Innovation Centre build
MORRISON Construction has been appointed as the main contractor on the £19 million build of a Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in the Borders.
Plans for...
Passivhaus windows to be installed at 111 Motherwell properties
PASSIVHAUS-accredited windows are set to be installed in 111 properties in Lanarkshire as part of planned maintenance workstream led by Lanarkshire Housing Association in...
Students set for annual construction skills competition
AROUND 1,000 students from across the UK are preparing to compete in the annual SkillBuild 2023 regional qualifiers.
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry...
International renewables graduate urges others to consider career in Scotland
A graduate project manager from Punjab has urged other young people to consider a career in Scotland's renewables sector.
Vasu Sharma, of Edinburgh-based onshore wind...
HAUS Collective promotes Passivhaus designer to associate role
SCOTTISH architecture studio HAUS Collective has promoted certified Passivhaus designer Ewan Proctor-Mason to the position of associate.
Ewan, a graduate of the Mackintosh School of...
Bid and tender specialist posts record half-year results
BID and tender specialist AM Bid has posted record half-year results for the period covering October 2022 to March 2023.
In its ninth year of...
£25 million affordable homes initiative launched for rural communities
THE Scottish Government has announced that up to £25 million is being made available to help local authorities identify affordable homes for key workers...
ICE director general hails role of civils sector in meeting Scotland’s net zero goals
DR Janet Young, director general of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), has praised the work being done to support the transition of the...
Senior innovation earns King’s Award recognition
SENIOR Architectural Systems has become one of the first winners of the King’s Award for Enterprise.
The manufacturer of aluminium fenestration solutions has been honoured...
Goal post donation helps organisations meet community benefits goals
EILDON Housing Association and Cruden Building have donated eight new goal posts for Earlston Primary as part of a community benefits initiative.
The organisations are...
Detailed plans submitted for £60m Newcraighall East development
AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross Ltd has submitted detailed planning for its £60 million Newcraighall East development.
The site is located east of Glennie Road, Newcraighall,...
Toolstation workers get 9.4% pay rise to help with rising living costs
TOOLSTATION has announced it is increasing pay for the company's 5,500 colleagues.
The supplier of tools, accessories and building supplies has introduced a pay rise...
Temporary works specialist honoured for health and safety achievements
MABEY Hire is celebrating after picking up its eleventh consecutive gold at the 2023 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, resulting in winning the President’s...
Ayrshire exhaust ventilation specialist ramps up training offering
AN Ayrshire company which said it achieved 'stellar' growth after reducing energy use in manufacturing and protecting workforce health is now focusing on its...
Edinburgh firm targets US Government funding
SCOTTISH energy storage specialists Gravitricity is set to make its debut in America after linking with a major US construction group.
The Edinburgh firm has...
Dynamic Earth Edinburgh to invest in sustainable upgrades
DYNAMIC Earth in Edinburgh is investing in a programme of upgrades to its Stratosphere - a giant curved roof that covers the entrance and...
Highland business snaps up local motel to ease staff housing shortage
A HIGHLAND hospitality business has invested in bespoke, low-rent accommodation for staff in the face of a lack of affordable homes in the area.
J&R...
Director appointed at Donaldson Door Systems
DONALDSON Door Systems (DDS) has announced the appointment of Billy Cameron as director of the business.
He will join the board of the joinery manufacturer...
SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
