Council backs genuine firms as initiative launched to target bogus traders
EAST Renfrewshire Council has launched a new initiative to protect vulnerable residents from bogus traders and in turn support reputable home improvement firms.
The move...
New payment solution billed to ‘change lives’ of construction workers
A UK tech firm behind a new payment innovation has said that the technology will 'transform the life' of hard-working construction workers.
The new GO!...
National Association of Shopfitters joins CICV
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has welcomed the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) to its ranks.
NAS was established 104 years ago and represents...
Edinburgh energy storage specialist signs deal with Czech firm
UNDERGROUND energy storage specialist Gravitricity has signed a collaboration agreement with Czech electricity flexibility aggregator Nano Energies.
The move comes after the Edinburgh firm unveiled...
Funding boost for Highlands project that would create 500 construction jobs
SSE has announced it is providing a £100 million investment boost into what could be Britain's biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years.
The...
Groundforce Shorco launches carbon calculator for temporary works
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced it has developed a carbon calculator for temporary works and is making it available to customers and the shoring industry...
Russell team successfully sheds the pounds for charity
EMPLOYEES at Russell Roof Tiles have surpassed their weight loss target and raised more than £2,000 for local causes in the process.
The pitched roof...
Green light for major new mixed-use Edinburgh development
PLANS for the build of a mixed-use development at 20 Haymarket Yards have been given the go ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The...
Caithness firm makes progress on Inverness active travel project
WORKS to deliver a new active travel connection from Cradlehall to Inverness Campus are underway, the Highland Council has announced.
Caithness firm, Gow Groundworks, is...
Work starts on bridge build in Glasgow’s southside
A four-month programme of work is underway to construct a new railway bridge in the southside of Glasgow.
The new crossing at Strathbungo will replace...
Ayrshire ventilation specialist on track for 90% growth rate
AN Ayrshire business helping manufacturers to reduce energy usage and improve workplace health has announced it is on target to achieve a 90% growth...
Space Solutions completes Aberdeen office revamp
WORKPLACE design and management consultancy, Space Solutions, has completed a renovation of Piper Sandler’s office in Aberdeen.
Located in Waverley Place, the 15,800 sq. ft....
Hardies confirms tree planting initiative to offset carbon generation
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has revealed it is planting 1,552 trees in recognition of the record number of instructions it received last year.
The...
New affordable homes to be built in Barrhead
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has concluded a deal with Barrhead Housing Association (BHA) to deliver 25 new affordable homes within its Duncarnock development.
The agreement...
First wind turbine blades delivered to £566m Shetland site
THE first three wind turbine blades have made their way from Lerwick Port to the site of the build of the £566 million Viking...
New £2.1m study to tackle ‘dark shadow’ of asbestos in Scotland
THE University of Glasgow is to help lead a new £2.1 million study aimed at solving why it can take decades for exposure to...
Work underway on Passivhaus housing development in Midlothian
WORK is underway in Bonnyrigg on the build of 20 new affordable housing apartments built to Passivhaus standards.
Cruden is delivering the work on behalf...
SNIPEF announces new deputy chief executive
STEPHANIE Lowe has been appointed as deputy chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF).
Stephanie joined SNIPEF as industrial relations...
CITB welcomes inclusion of construction occupations to Shortage Occupation List
THE CITB has welcomed the UK Government's decision to add 'in-demand' construction occupations to the Shortage Occupation List.
Tim Balcon, chief executive of the training...
New rules around property relief risks creating ‘uneven playing field’
NEW rules being introduced as part of changes to the non-domestic rates system in Scotland could cause confusion for landlords and property investors, particularly...
