Culture and retention are key to construction sector’s labour challenges
A construction and property recruitment specialist has urged businesses to focus on culture and retention of staff to help alleviate rising labour challenges in...
Glasgow’s Argyle rail line reopens following £32m project
GLASGOW'S rail line between Rutherglen and Exhibition Centre has reopened today following a £32 million improvement project.
Network Rail successfully completed works on the Argyle...
Gretna project proves unique ‘Experience’ for Mather & Co
RESTORATION and repair work at the original Famous Blacksmiths Shop was completed ahead of the opening of the new Gretna Green Experience, which showcases...
New CPD explores factors around wastewater treatment
GRAF UK has launched a new 50-minute CPD that explores the issues around wastewater treatment and advises on potential options available for specifiers.
The resource...
Scottish Government minister visits Edinburgh firm behind new sustainable brick
THE Scottish Government's cabinet minister for business, trade, tourism, and enterprise has visited Kenoteq's new commercial factory under development in East Lothian.
Ivan McKee was...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity announces new initiatives
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced new initiatives to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
It is launching three new masterclasses to complement its...
Kingdom Housing Association to support local apprenticeships
TWO new local apprenticeships have been created as part of Kingdom Housing Association's gas servicing and maintenance contracts.
Saltire Facilities Management and Gas Call Services...
Glasgow firm gets green light to develop new business units
SPECTRUM Properties has announced plans to expand an existing business park on a brownfield site in south east Glasgow with a range of industrial...
New funding package supports delivery of sustainable homes in Airdrie
A Cumbernauld-based developer has started work on a new 17-home sustainable development in Airdrie.
McKernan Homes, managed by Peter McKernan, has been operating in Scotland...
MacRoberts strengthens real estate team with two new partners
COMMERCIAL law firm MacRoberts has revealed it has strengthened its real estate practice with the promotion of two new partners.
Nicole Cook is an experienced...
Scottish construction activity outlook ‘positive’ but shortages and costs challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted the impact of skills shortages and material costs on Scottish construction activity despite rising workloads.
The Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction...
Law firm adds to planning team with senior appointment
LAW firm Gillespie Macandrew has announced the appointment of planning lawyer Sandy Telfer to the partnership.
Sandy joins from DLA Piper as the second partner...
Sika redevelops Wishaw manufacturing site
SIKA UK has confirmed the completion of a major redevelopment of the company's Wishaw plant.
The site was acquired in 2019 and is one of...
Dalmarnock development to be designed for a ‘new era of living’
KEEPMOAT Homes is to deliver 48 new homes in Dalmarnock in Glasgow's east end after completing the purchase of land at French Street.
The range...
Drainage and wastewater specialist marks 30 years of growth
LANES Group chief executive Wayne Earnshaw has marked the 30th anniversary of the company his father founded by making the first cut in a...
Planning consent secured for new Kirkcaldy homes
FIRST Endeavour LLP has announced it has secured detailed planning consent for the erection of 10 social rented properties in Kirkcaldy.
The homes - on...
BDP scoops top prize for university project
BDP has picked up the top prize in the higher education and campus category in this year's AJ Retrofit Awards, for the firm's work at the...
Kingdom Works helps pave the way for careers in construction
KINGDOM Works, the employability project hosted by Kingdom Housing Association, has completed a construction academy training initiative.
The training was designed to up-skill and certify...
Housebuilder supports Walk of Hope
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara is donating £250 worth of energy bars to those taking part in the Midlothian Walk of Hope.
The 5km walk starts at 4:15...
Ayrshire modular home specialist to build biggest property yet
THE Wee House Company Ltd has embarked upon its largest wee house to date with the build of a four-bedroom bespoke home measuring 215 square...
