New path into construction could be created for those struggling to find employment
A new long-term unemployment scheme is set to aid those out of work in Aberdeen into sectors such as construction.
The initiative will help those...
Wastewater specialist raises a glass to green technology initiative at Tain distillery
WATER and wastewater company Alpheus Environmental has been awarded a contract to implement a green technology initiative for Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain.
A new biological...
Two new directors appointed at akp
AKP Scotland Ltd has announced two promotions at board level, with Roz Malcolm and Stephen Sharpe becoming directors at the East Kilbride-headquartered contractor.
Joining the...
Pupils bury time capsule at new £42m school
PUPILS have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new £42 million Lossiemouth High School.
Officially opened in April last year, Balfour Beatty...
Housebuilder reports ‘record’ number of website visits on Boxing Day
EAST Scotland housebuilder Dandara has revealed that a 'record' number of visits were made to the company's website on Boxing Day from people looking...
RSBi and City Building to deliver 350 kitchens in £1m council project
CITY Building has been awarded a £1 million contract that will secure employment for more than 150 staff with a disability or learning difference.
Royal...
Amey lands extension to Inverclyde lighting contract
AMEY has announced it has secured a year’s contract extension to repair and maintain street lights, road lighting and traffic sign lighting on behalf...
Value of projects on construction pipeline database reaches £11 billion
SINCE its launch last July, Scotland’s public bodies and private sector construction businesses have welcomed the benefits delivered by the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool,...
Building completion signals new chapter for Dundee site
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has delivered the first development at Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) in Dundee.
Comprising six light industrial units, the Fulhame Building is...
Haymarket Yards student accommodation project will regenerate vacant site
A planning application for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Haymarket Yards has been granted, subject to conditions, by City of Edinburgh Council.
The move will...
Keepmoat announces eight-year housebuilding programme in Glenrothes
KEEPMOAT Homes has announced plans to embark on an eight-year building programme to deliver 420 homes in Glenrothes, Fife, after completing on the purchase...
DM Hall confirms raft of senior promotions
DM Hall has started the New Year with a flurry of promotions, including four appointments to partnership.
The chartered surveying specialist, which celebrates its 125th...
New research highlights pandemic impact on delaying large-scale projects
NEW research has revealed delays to large-scale UK construction projects have more than doubled during the pandemic.
The data has been released by nPlan, a...
New careers service launches to tackle ‘chronic’ shortages in roofing and cladding sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has announced the launch of a new careers service to help tackle 'chronic' skill shortages in the...
Research reveals ‘positive’ outcome for Scottish investment market in 2021 despite pandemic challenges
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has revealed the Scottish investment market fared 'surprisingly well' in 2021 despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The property advisory...
Social impact of projects is ‘business critical’ for construction firms
THE sole delivery of a construction project with no additional benefits is often no longer sufficient, BAM has told Project Scotland.
The firm has become...
Stitching together the Great Tapestry of Scotland building
AN architect involved in the creation of the £5 million Great Tapestry of Scotland building has revealed the inspiration behind the design of the...
Construction industry is on the right path to sustainable design
Construction consultancy RLF has been working on two major projects with pioneering eco-credentials — the Technology & Innovation Centre for the University of Strathclyde...
Recent storms reinforce ‘urgent’ need for Scottish infrastructure audit
STORMS Arwen and Barra have once again highlighted why a review of Scotland’s infrastructure must be made a priority, the country’s leading source of...
Arc-Tech secures Tier 1 subcontractor status with BAM
BAM Construct UK has awarded building services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) Category 1 subcontractor status.
Designed to 'improve the construction process, build quality, health & safety...
