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‘Sexist and outdated’ stereotypes impact women entering plumbing sector
NEW research has cited 'sexist and outdated' stereotypes as the main barrier to women entering the plumbing sector.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...
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...
