University of Strathclyde to help shape policies that reduce energy demand
THE University of Strathclyde has been announced as a partner in the new Energy Reduction Demand Research Centre (EDRC).
The centre has been awarded £15...
Yes sir, I can dig*
AFTER qualifying for a major football tournament for the first time in 22 years, Scotland may just steal the headlines of the delayed Euro...
Global expands Scottish team to meet growing emphasis on quality within housing sector
THE booming Scottish housing market means there is more emphasis on quality, according to Global, a fast growing supplier of latent defects warranties for...
UK builders merchants’ offer support amidst Covid-19 pandemic
THREE of Britain’s largest builders merchants' have written to the UK secretary of state offering their support during the current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Alok Sharma...
UK residential work slowdown brings worries for small builders
LOCAL building firms are suffering at the hands of price inflation, falling consumer optimism and skills shortages, according to trade body Federation of Master...
Developer secures consent to ‘transform’ Kirkcaldy site with new homes
WHITEBURN has revealed it has received detailed planning consent from Fife Council for a new development comprising 73 homes in the grounds of the...
The circular economy is taking shape within the construction industry
By Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers
Is the circular economy just a fashion with too many people jumping on the bandwagon without any real...
£34.5 million Cumbernauld campus plans agreed
PLANS for a a new £34.5 million community campus in Cumbernauld that will combine a purpose-built high school and a new theatre and arts...
Housebuilder brings cheer to local communities
STEWART Milne Group has revealed more than 20 organisations, charities and communities have benefited from its outreach and volunteering campaigns over the past year.
Thousands...
50 years of support for apprentices
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Scotland has celebrated 50 years of supporting the country’s apprentices in a special event at the Scottish Parliament.
The...
Workers learn sign language to help deaf colleagues
Staff at RSBi, the manufacturing arm of Glasgow-based construction firm City Building, have been learning sign language to improve communication with deaf colleagues.
The move...
442 increase numbers in best year yet
A Scottish design company is rounding off a successful year after completing major works for clients including Arsenal Football Club, Team England at the...
Springfield brings Christmas cheer to Village developments
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties hosted its annual community Christmas events for residents at its Dykes of Gray and Bertha Park Villages in Dundee and Perth,...
SELECT awards set to celebrate electrical sector
THE nominees for this year's SELECT awards have been announced.
The skills of Scotland's electrical sector will be recognised at a ceremony to be held at...
Housebuilder marks 15-year milestone at Glasgow site
AVANT Homes has marked 15 years at the 1,391-home Richmond Gate development in Oatlands, Glasgow
The project is built in a 32.2-acre area site, once...
University to name wings of flagship £60m learning hub after inspirational women
THE University of Strathclyde is to name the two wings of its new £60 million campus building after inspirational women.
The flagship learning hub was...
Interserve finances hit by Glasgow energy project
INTERSERVE has reported a pre-tax loss of £33.8 million for the first six months of 2016.
The construction giant said it was exiting the energy from waste...
Rettie & Co appoints new director to help drive lettings growth
ROB Trotter has joined Rettie & Co. as director of new business for lettings.
He joins from DJ Alexander where he spent two decades, most...
Big issues to be debated at construction trade event
THIS year's Scotland Build event will debate some of the biggest topics facing the construction sector including the housing crisis, workers' mental health and...
Kier sets the Gold standard on health and safety
Kier Construction Scotland's health and safety credentials have been recognised by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The firm was presented with a Gold...
