Next design phase of Glasgow’s George Square unveiled
NEW design proposals for Glasgow's George Square have been unveiled by the city's council.
The new design features 'high-quality' stone throughout the square, informal play...
Apprentices ‘crucial’ to improving sector’s diversity
SCOTTISH Apprenticeship Week can play a 'pivotal' role in helping the building services sector get to grips with skills shortages and lack of diversity,...
New Bearsden leisure centre sets the standard for community-led projects
THE architects behind Bearsden's new £42.5 million leisure centre have hailed the facility as a potential flagship for future community-led, combined leisure and adult...
More powers sought to quickly repurpose Glasgow city centre buildings
AN action plan to drive the repurposing of properties in Glasgow city centre has been considered by a council committee, after a report estimated...
Memorial commemorating South Asian war heroes to be built in Glasgow
SCOTLAND'S first permanent memorial to commemorate the sacrifices and contributions of South Asian soldiers who fought alongside British troops in the world wars is...
University seeks partner to build research district at 70-acre Edinburgh site
HERIOT-WATT University is seeking a development partner to help it build a UK research and innovation district at its Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.
The university...
RICS launches consultation to help ensure consistent measurement of carbon
THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation to its 130,000 members and those working in the built environment worldwide, to...
Paisley firm secures place on Wheatley Housing Group framework
THE JR Group has secured a place on the Wheatley Housing Group framework, opening itself up to £500 million of potential projects over the...
Calls for construction to be introduced at primary school to address gender inequality
AHEAD of International Women’s Day, construction business Thomas & Adamson is calling for education providers to introduce construction into the curriculum as early as...
Russell Roof Tiles shows support for women in construction
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is demonstrating it is a 'welcoming and flexible' business in the run up to International Women’s...
Housebuilder donates commemorative artwork to Sight Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (East) has gifted charity Sight Scotland a piece of commemorative art created by Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) student, Kristel Bodensiek,...
CCG confirms 17 new apprentices for 2023
CONTRACTOR CCG has confirmed an intake of 17 new trade apprentices in 2023, taking the total number employed across the group of companies to...
First minister officially opens City Building’s new sustainable training college
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened City Building’s new training college in Glasgow.
The design features solar panels which will provide enough energy to...
‘Sexist and outdated’ stereotypes impact women entering plumbing sector
NEW research has cited 'sexist and outdated' stereotypes as the main barrier to women entering the plumbing sector.
39% of respondents gave that answer to...
Something for everyone: assistant site manager wants to see more women in construction
AN assistant site manager from Dandara East Scotland is urging more women to consider a career in the construction industry.
Speaking during Women in Construction...
Second consultation event planned for Peebles mixed-use site proposals
EDINBURGH-based developer Whiteburn has revealed plans to hold a second public consultation event to showcase its proposals for a residential-led mixed-use regeneration development at...
Renowned Scottish author leads events at award-winning housing developments
SPRINGFIELD Properties has hosted special events for literary-loving residents at its Dykes of Gray and Bertha Park developments to mark World Book Day 2023.
Bertha...
Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus to provide major boost for local apprentices
FIFE College has delivered a boost for local apprentices following a pledge from construction partner Balfour Beatty to offer over 200 weeks of work...
Inverclyde Council celebrates record number of apprentices
A record number of modern apprentices have joined the ranks of Inverclyde Council in the past year.
The local authority revealed it currently has 77...
Trainee creates Little Library for Paisley development
THIS Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Miller Homes has revealed plans for a community Little Library at its Hawkhead development in Paisley.
The Little Library was created...
