Survey reveals ‘imbalance’ between supply and demand in nation’s housing market
THE latest RICS Residential Market Survey has outlined the 'imbalance' between demand and supply facing Scotland's housing market.
A net balance of +8% of respondents...
Local firm completes work on Inverness active travel route
PAT Munro has completed works on the creation of a new walking, cycling and wheeling route from Inverness' Raigmore Interchange and the Golden Bridge.
The...
Orkney to trial underfloor robot in home insulation bid
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors is to be trialled across selected homes in Orkney this month.
The trial will be managed...
Devon firm to lead ‘must-do’ project at Stonehaven Harbour
TEIGNMOUTH Maritime Services (TMS) has been appointed to lead a £2.2 million project to safeguard the long-term future of the 'iconic' Stonehaven Harbour.
The Aberdeenshire...
‘Earning while learning’ approach pays off as CCG confirms latest apprentice intake
CONSTRUCTION and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) has confirmed an annual intake of 13 trade apprentices in 2022.
The firm currently employs 43 apprentices in either a...
Employers praised for ‘nurturing and encouraging’ Scotland’s electrical talent
UNION leaders and training providers have praised employers in Scotland for 'nurturing and encouraging' young electrical talent.
On Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Unite the Union, the Scottish...
Housebuilder shows support for girls’ football in Scotland’s north east
STEWART Milne Homes has agreed two new girls’ football sponsorships across Aberdeenshire.
The housebuilder is supporting Alford youngster Holly Daniel (14), who has been selected...
Scottish Apprenticeship Week: supporting our future leaders
To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Naila Akram, head of social impact at Balfour Beatty, highlights how the firm is transforming the landscape for apprentices...
‘Once in a generation’ Angus resort gets the green light
CONSTRUCTION on a £100 million world-class golf resort, hotel and spa in Angus will begin this summer after councillors approved an updated masterplan for...
Edinburgh-headquartered firm appointed as lead designer on £21.4m Glasgow project
IRONSIDE Farrar Limited has been appointed as lead designer on the £21.4 million avenues plus project in Glasgow.
The project will look to link the...
‘Green’ construction training college celebrates major milestone
CITY Building has announced the firm has achieved a major milestone in its project to deliver a new 'green' training college for its apprentices.
The...
Upskilling our existing workforce is key to getting apprentices ready for zero carbon
By Caitriona Jordan, head of retrofit programmes at Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC)
Scotland must reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, 40% of which come from...
Groundforce Shorco upgrades temporary works design tool
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the addition of a new groundwater management option to YourSolution, the firm's design tool for temporary works.
YourSolution v1.2 has been...
Construction industry asked to trial new video game
A video game created to educate the construction industry on new weather-based insurance policies is to have its effectiveness measured.
Created by researchers at Glasgow...
Construction reaches ‘significant’ point on world’s deepest fixed bottom wind farm
ANOTHER 'significant' milestone has been reached on the construction of the world's deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm in Scotland.
SSE made the announcement following...
First phase of one of UK’s largest regeneration projects complete in Glasgow
RESIDENTS have moved into the first phase of new housing at NorthBridge in Sighthill, in what will eventually become a 1,000-home development.
Built by Keepmoat...
Action plan aims to increase diversity and inclusion in Scotland’s construction sector
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is marking International Women’s Day by highlighting its work on a National Equity and Inclusion Plan for Scotland's...
Barratt outlines contribution to Scottish economy
BARRATT Developments Scotland has revealed it has made a contribution of £256 million to the Scottish economy and supported hundreds of other organisations in...
Glasgow construction worker shares her experience for International Women’s Day
TO mark International Women’s Day, City Building worker Amy Kenna has reflected on her time in the construction industry and share her experience in...
Bancon Construction secures Inverness Castle contract
BANCON Construction Ltd has secured the main construction contract on the £35 million refurbishment of Inverness Castle.
The Highland Council has visions of the attraction...
