New ‘state-of-the-art’ construction training facility opens in Whitburn
A new 'state-of-the-art' training facility has opened in Whitburn in a bid to combat workforce shortages across Scotland's construction, road, and rail sectors.
Launched by...
Faithful+Gould appointed to project manage Aberdeen institute’s Just Transition Hub
Faithful+Gould has been selected by The James Hutton Institute as the project manager for its new Just Transition Hub in Aberdeen.
The move follows the...
New categories added to BESA industry awards
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the launch of an 'expanded and rebranded' BESA Industry Awards programme for 2023.
The BESA Awards celebrate...
DM Hall seeks ‘substantial’ Scottish central belt site for international drinks client
DM Hall has announced it has been instructed to acquire a 90-130-acre site in Scotland’s central belt on behalf of an international drinks company.
The...
Housebuilder posts increased revenue as interim financial results revealed
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported an 85% increase in revenue to £161.9 million for the six-months ending November 2022, compared with the same period 12...
Over 200 engineers to work 24/7 on £164m rail project
ENGINEERS are set to deliver a 'vital' programme of works in the £164 million overhaul of the west coast main line.
It will see the...
Roof tiling manufacturer’s staff ‘raring’ to begin fundraising
RUSSELL Roof Tiles has revealed the local charities and good causes that are to benefit from this year's Give 4 Good project.
The firm's team has...
Nightclub to be demolished to make way for care home
WORKS to transform a former Livingston nightclub into a new care home are set to get underway in March.
Club Earth, located on Howden South...
Edison Group acquires Livingston firm as part of growth plans
EDISON Group has acquired The Edinburgh Driveway Company Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
Operating throughout central Scotland and Ayrshire, the Livingston-based firm was founded 12...
Housebuilder backs community groups across Scotland
THE winners of Miller Homes' 2022 community fund have been announced with 19 projects across east and west Scotland receiving donations to help better...
Luddon begins work on £1.5m gatehouse and access road near Glasgow Airport
LUDDON Construction has started work on a new gatehouse and HGV-grade access road at Westway, Glasgow Airport.
The £1.5 million investment is designed to improve...
Young designers impress with show home garden creations
PUPILS at Kirkhill Primary have created garden designs for Tulloch Homes’ show home at Highland View in Kirkhill as part of a competition.
The Lochy...
Roofing and cladding contractors report rising workloads, but challenges persist
NEW research has found that workloads and enquiries grew in the final quarter of 2022 for UK roofing and cladding contractors.
The findings were revealed...
Schools programme helps bring housebuilding careers to life
CALA Homes has created a curriculum-based schools programme for children aged 7-11 to help cultivate early talent and transform the perception of housebuilding careers.
‘Land...
Major commercial properties set to go under the hammer
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors’ latest commercial property auction is set to feature 17 lots from across Scotland.
Scheduled for broadcast live online with remote bidding on...
Housebuilder marks Random Acts of Kindness Week with local donations
MILLER Homes is marking Random Acts of Kindness Week (14-20 February) by visiting local businesses with pay-it-forward donations across the west of Scotland.
Recognising the...
Paisley contractor reaches £100m turnover milestone
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has recorded a record turnover of £100 million for the year ended October 2022.
The business, which is celebrating its 45th year...
Lerwick Port Authority joins the ORION Clean Energy Project
THE ORION Clean Energy Project has welcomed Lerwick Port Authority as a strategic partner.
The Port Authority will be joining the strategic partnership alongside Shetland...
Final wind turbine foundations leave for £3 billion North Sea wind farm project
THE construction of one of the world's deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farms is entering the final phases of work, SSE Renewables has announced.
Located...
Three West Lothian schools set for £10m repair works
WEST Lothian Council is to invest £10 million to fix structural issues at three schools in the area.
The works will see construction issues addressed...
