Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Young engineers gear up for 2025 WorldSkills UK final
SIX of the UK’s most promising refrigeration and air conditioning engineers will compete in the final of the industry’s section of the 2025 WorldSkills...
Tilbury Douglas appoints chief financial officer
TILBURY Douglas has announced the appointment of Martin Harrison as the firm's new chief financial officer (CFO).
Martin has over 20 years' experience in construction...
John Heaney Electrical nets increased sponsorship of Livingston FC
WEST Lothian-headquartered John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has increased its sponsorship of local Premiership team Livingston FC.
The electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist has been a...
McTaggart Construction achieves Living Wage accreditation
MCTAGGART Construction has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer.
The Living Wage accreditation demonstrates McTaggart Construction's commitment to ensuring all employees earn a...
Lar appoints MD of its development subsidiary
STUART McLaren has been appointed MD of Lar Housing Trust's development subsidiary.
He was previously development director of Lar Projects Ltd and takes up his new...
Tilbury Douglas breaks ground on Mearns Castle High School project
TILBURY Douglas has officially marked the start of work on the refurbishment and extension of Mearns Castle High School in Newton Mearns.
The project will...
Contractor’s Halloween event raises £1,000 for SAMH
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts' annual Halloween fundraising event raised £1,000 for nominated construction charity SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).
The event, which has run for...
Five Scottish winners recognised at ECI Training & Development Awards
FIVE Scottish winners were crowned at the 13th annual Engineering Construction Industry (ECI) Training & Development Awards at Glaziers Hall in London.
Winners included three...
Fire testing specialist begins construction of new East Kilbride facility
FIRE testing specialist, United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), has broken ground on a £2.5 million expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.
Acquired by...
Housebuilder has net zero targets validated by SBTi
CALA Group has confirmed new near and long-term emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under its Buildings Sector criteria.
The...
Craighead Wind Farm gets green light following appeal
RENEWABLE energy company Galileo Empower has secured planning permission (subject to conditions) for a proposed eight-turbine wind farm development, located north of Carnbo in...
Young joiners celebrate success after completing apprenticeships with CR Smith
NINE apprentices from across Fife have successfully completed joinery training with Dunfermline-based home improvement specialist CR Smith.
The company has long championed skills development for...
SPA provides details of major framework for upgrading public buildings across Scotland
SCOTLAND’S public sector is set for a £1 billion uplift, unlocking opportunities for businesses to upgrade vital public buildings and infrastructure.
Firms are being urged...
Borders tenants tipped to benefit from warmer homes through new collaboration
TENANTS across the Scottish Borders are tipped to benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills thanks to a new collaboration between Changeworks and...
The JR Group confirms plans to return ‘home’ to Govan with new £6 million...
THE JR Group has announced plans to invest £6 million in creating a new headquarters and warehouse complex on Helen Street, Govan.
The move marks...
Shepherd and Hardies promote surveying profession at Glasgow careers fair
REPRESENTATIVES from Shepherd and Hardies recently explained the attractions of surveying careers to pupils at St Mungo’s Academy during a careers fair event in...
Springfield expands apprenticeship team with 14 new recruits
SPRINGFIELD Properties has expanded its apprenticeship team with 14 new recruits.
The school leavers have started their careers in painting and decorating, taping, and joinery...
Granton Waterfront development receives £42m funding boost
SCOTTISH Government funding of up to £42 million is to support the next stage of work at the country's largest low carbon housing development...
Platforms take shape as build of new £18.3m Balgray Station progresses
THE layout of the new £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is beginning to take shape.
Construction got underway in July, with the project...
