Edwin James Group exceeds apprenticeship target
EDWIN James Group has announced it has exceeded its target of expanding apprenticeships to 15% of the workforce and has announced new commitments to...
Young engineers highlight benefit of apprenticeships
THREE Harley Haddow apprentice engineers have marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the apprenticeships available to those interested in a career in engineering.
Blair Harvey...
M&E specialist appoints new operations manager
MULTI-disciplinary M&E business, A. Alexander Group, has announced the promotion of David Hart to the newly created role of operations manager.
Previously contracts manager, David...
‘Groundbreaking’ Passivhaus school project gathers pace
WORK is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school...
Shetland firm wins major £2.5m housing project on island
SHETLAND firm DITT Construction has been contracted to demolish and rebuild eight houses in Lerwick.
The £2.5 million Shetland Island Council project is set to...
Public views sought on Leith’s Ocean Point 2 proposals
PROPERTY developer S Harrison Developments is giving the public the chance to view updated proposals for its residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in...
Training providers back call to unlock potential as Scottish Apprenticeship Week begins
SCOTLAND'S training providers have backed a call by Scottish Government minister Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation’s young people and create...
Morris & Spottiswood creates new social value lead position
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced the appointment of Stephanie Braithwaite as social value lead.
The newly created role is designed to ensure increased collaboration with...
Scottish firms partner to launch £2m wave power project
A collaborative £2 million project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in Scotland.
It sees...
Net zero housing progress to be showcased at industry events
STEWART Milne Group's director of innovation and sustainability is set to discuss the progress of sustainable housing in Scotland at two industry events this...
City Building celebrates female role models in construction
AHEAD of International Women's Day 2023, Glasgow construction business City Building is highlighting the success of females within its workforce.
Melissa Meehan, an account manager...
Glasgow Central set for £1.2m improvement project
GLASGOW Central is set to benefit from a £1.2 million track upgrade project starting next month.
It will see Network Rail engineers improve the track...
Council reaffirms stance on landslip-plagued Rest and be Thankful road
ARGYLL and Bute Council has reaffirmed its 'long-standing' position that the Scottish Government must put a permanent solution in place on the A83 Rest...
Housebuilder confirms range of discounts for key workers
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara has launched a new scheme for key workers and members of the British Army at its developments across east Scotland.
The firm is...
Power of apprenticeships help to transform prospects for young people
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Stirling-based DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group, has highlighted the success of two young apprentices currently working within...
Roof tile manufacturer confirms major upgrade to Lochmaben base
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing £750,000 on a new ridge tile plant at the firm’s Scottish site, located in Lochmaben,...
British Army looks to modernise its bridge demolition capability
THE Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking for new innovative ways of modernising the British Army's bridge demolition capability.
Forming part of the Ministry...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
New guide showcases impact of bridges on development of Dumfries
A new guide has been produced to highlight the impact of bridges on the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.
The resource, which can...
Multi-utilities work underway at large-scale Hallglen housing site
Arc-Tech MU, the multi-utilities provider, has announced it has started works at a major residential development in Hallglen.
Located on the southern boundary of Callendar...
