Contract awarded for key phase in ‘biggest transformation of Glasgow’s public realm in decades’
THE next phase of the 'biggest transformation of Glasgow's public realm in decades' is to get underway in early 2025, the city's local authority...
Clark Contracts celebrates The 5% Club Gold membership award
CLARK Contracts has been awarded Gold accredited membership via The 5% Club's 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award recognises the company’s significant contribution to the...
New guide aims to help SMEs integrate social value into their operations
A new guide aimed at helping SMEs and procurement authorities to integrate social value into SME operations has been launched.
Developed in collaboration between Supply...
Plans launched for West Lothian battery energy storage system
PLANS have been submitted to West Lothian Council for the creation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a site between Bathgate and...
Housebuilder launches new townhouse phase at West Craigs Green
CRUDEN Homes has launched a new phase of townhouses at its West Craigs Green development on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
The firm has unveiled two...
New facility opens in Glasgow Central as part of £5m upgrade
AVANTI West Coast's new ticket office and first class lounge has opened with Glasgow Central as part of the £5 million upgrade of the...
SSEN recognised for ‘above and beyond’ staff development
SSEN Transmission has been awarded Platinum-accredited membership from The 5% Club in recognition of its development of its employees.
With responsibility for the high-voltage electricity...
Glasgow firm’s innovative apprentice initiative recognised with national award
GLASGOW-based building contractor, Fourply, is 'buzzing' with excitement following its success at a recent national industry award ceremony.
The firm's 'The Apprentice & the Bee'...
Build of 55 new apartments complete in Finnieston
THE JR Group has completed the build of 55 affordable apartments in the Finnieston area of Glasgow on behalf of Glasgow West Housing Association (GWHA).
The...
GRAHAM underlines support for male workforce on International Men’s Day
GRAHAM is today highlighting the range of support services available to its male workforce on International Men's Day.
Employing 355 men across its Building North...
Pacific Building earns platinum status for employee development contribution
HILLINGTON-based Pacific Building has been awarded the ultimate Platinum Award by The 5% Club.
The honour follows two previous Gold Awards and recognises the company’s...
Construction businesses urged to assess the risks of living walls
AN insurance specialist has urged construction companies to assess the risks associated with living walls, which may not be fully covered by standard insurance...
Former owner’s wish met as tenant moves into historic Elgin cottage
ONE of two historic cottages at Ladyhill in Elgin has been occupied for the first time in the 21st century, following a renovation project by...
Robertson wins top sustainability accolade for fleet management approach
ROBERTSON Group has won the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, for the firm's approach to fleet management.
The awards...
Renewable energy projects drive huge increase in infrastructure approvals
NEW research has found that approval of infrastructure projects in the UK increased 298% in October - the second consecutive month the sector has...
University of Strathclyde to transform former union into £30m learning hub
THE University of Strathclyde's former Student Union building on Glasgow's John Street is to be transformed into a new learning hub in a £30...
CBRE establishes planning team to capitalise on Scottish growth opportunities
CBRE has established a dedicated planning division in Scotland and welcomed four new recruits who will work with colleagues covering development, capital markets, and...
Kingdom Group recognised for scrutiny achievements
KINGDOM Group triumphed in the Excellence in Tenant Scrutiny category at the recent Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards.
The award is aimed...
Building services provider secures place on University of Edinburgh framework
BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has been appointed to The University of Edinburgh’s Mechanical Works and Associated Services framework.
This will enable the Glasgow-based firm...
Highland rail project to keep services reliable for ‘years to come’
NETWORK Rail engineers are to work 'around-the-clock' over the next four weekends to renew key pieces of infrastructure on the Highland mainline.
The work, which...
