Government can’t ignore ‘ticking time bomb’ of construction skills gap
ALMOST half of small builders in the UK want targeted immigration to tackle sector skills shortages, new research has uncovered.
The latest State of Trade...
Contractors sought for £20m Scottish public sector building maintenance and compliance framework
BUILDING maintenance and compliance experts are being invited to apply to be part of a £20 million framework to support public sector organisations in...
Stirling insulation manufacturer turns up the heat on energy costs
STIRLING-based insulation manufacturer Superglass has teamed up with charity Start Up Stirling to help combat rising energy costs.
Superglass has pledged to cover 50% of...
Construction businesses urged to build resilience in face of uncertain economic situation
TURNER & Townsend is advising the UK construction industry to target investment in innovation and productivity to help build resilience amid inflationary pressure and...
Maxi awarded contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board’s HQ
MAXI Construction has revealed it has landed a £1.9 million contract to refurbish Northern Lighthouse Board's (NLB) HQ in George Street, Edinburgh.
Procured via the...
Public views sought on mixed-use proposals for Glasgow brownfield site
UPDATED proposals for a new mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow, will be available for public feedback.
The development site, being...
Kingdom Housing Association names next chief executive
KINGDOM Housing Association has announced that Tom Barclay will replace outgoing chief executive Bill Banks, who leaves the organisation at the end of March.
Tom...
Rosyth contractor confirms partnership with Italian manufacturing giant
ROSYTH-based flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has agreed a partnership with Giacomini, a global specialist producer of underfloor, ceiling heating, cooling systems and...
Contractor completes second phase of Edinburgh student complex
CLARK Contracts has delivered the second phase of the Straits Meadow student accommodation development on Edinburgh’s London Road.
The contractor had already handed over the...
Final homes at ‘incredibly popular’ Newton Mearns site set for launch
CALA Homes (West) has revealed it will unveil its final collection of homes at its Maidenhill community in Newton Mearns this weekend.
The properties include...
Thomas & Adamson confirms promotion of new partner
PROPERTY and construction business Thomas & Adamson has confirmed that Heather Holbrook has been promoted to partner.
Glasgow-based Heather Holbrook joined the firm in 2013...
Housebuilder teams up with local pupils to create ‘hedgehog highway’ at Fife development
SPRINGFIELD Properties has teamed up with pupils at Strathkinness Primary in Fife to create a 'hedgehog highway' at its new development to mark National...
CCG invests £91,000 in Glasgow communities thanks to Wheatley Group partnership
CCG has announced it has donated £91,000 to the Wheatley Foundation, the charitable arm of housing, care and property management specialist Wheatley Group.
The contractor...
Midlothian construction firm ‘exceeds expectations’ with support for charity
A Midlothian construction firm has been praised by the City of Edinburgh Council for the support it has given to a community growing hub...
Construction bosses urged to invest in employee wellbeing
A new poll has claimed that construction employers are offering 'some of the lowest' levels of mental health and wellbeing support to staff across...
Planning consultancy to ‘refocus’ on emerging technology and renewables
AN award-winning Aberdeen planning consultancy has announced a 'refocus' of activities, with the business setting its sights on emerging technology and renewables infrastructure.
Aurora Planning’s...
Aberdeen Travellers site to benefit from modular constructed facilities
ABERDEEN is set to welcome modular constructed facilities for a new Travellers site at Clinterty.
The 21 amenity blocks will incorporate kitchens, bathrooms, and store...
Avant Homes Scotland adds to senior team with land manager appointment
AVANT Homes Scotland has appointed a senior land manager as part of the firm's expansion plans.
Andrew Statham joins from property investment firm Manse. He...
Housebuilder celebrates Dumfries site milestone
STORY Homes is marking 15 years since the launch of its Summerpark development in Dumfries - the firm's first ever site in Scotland still...
Morris & Spottiswood ramps up sustainable housing focus as part of net zero plans
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 as the business continues to make sustainable improvements.
The construction firm revealed...
