Specialist police officers to coordinate convoys to major construction site
A specialist team from Police Scotland is set to coordinate the convoy of 103 wind turbines from Lerwick Port to the Viking Wind Farm...
Report shows construction sector claimed back £400m in R&D tax credits
A new report from HMRC for research and development (R&D) tax credit claims has revealed that the construction industry claimed back £400 million for...
Contractor celebrates Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company accolade
ISG has been featured as a Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company to work for in 2020.
The contractor said the survey measures workplace engagement...
35 jobs go as Fife plant hire business enters liquidation
KIRKCALDY-based James Penman (Plant Hire) Limited has entered liquidation, resulting in 35 employees being made redundant.
Callum Carmichael and Michelle Elliot of FRP Advisory have...
Indeglas reaffirms commitment to young workforce
AHEAD of National Apprenticeship Week, Indeglas has provided details of the work the business is doing to champion careers in the built environment.
The firm...
Growing firm invests in the future
A Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering and construction firm, which recently announced plans to expand into England, has revealed that investing in youth is key to...
Galashiels event sponsors are all Hart
HART Builders has been confirmed as one of the major sponsors for Maroon’d at Gala, a sports and music festival taking place at Netherdale,...
Wincanton expands Scottish operations with new distribution centre
WINCANTON is expanding its Scottish operations with the establishment of a new distribution centre.
The supply chain partner for UK businesses has secured a 15-year...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer reaffirms support for apprenticeships
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is backing National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the work done by employers and apprentices...
Bellsmyre regeneration plans gather pace with new proposals submitted
A regeneration project to build 140 new homes and improve community amenities in Bellsmyre, Dumbarton has moved a step closer after Caledonia Housing Association...
Cruden site manager helps build a brighter future for Rwandan children
CRUDEN Homes has welcomed site manager Phil Purves back from Rwanda where he, along with a team of volunteers from various football clubs, used sport...
Qualifier for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 to take place during ScotPlant
ORGANISERS have announced that the qualifier for this year’s Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlant 2024.
The qualifier will be hosted...
Scottish housing market sees slump in new buyers and sales
A survey has revealed that new buyer demand, sales and listings in the Scottish housing market were all reported to be on a downward...
Housebuilder’s zero emissions company vehicle policy steps up a gear
THE first employee at Springfield Properties to make the switch to an electric company vehicle has taken delivery of a fully electric car.
The housebuilder's...
Paisley contractor appointed to £20m framework
LAR Housing Trust has appointed Paisley-based Clark Contracts to Lot 2 of its £20 million construction framework
Work progresses on build of new bridge over River Clyde
CONSTRUCTION of the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde has taken a step forward with the installation of dolphins into position on...
Changing office? Don’t let dilapidations leave your move in disrepair
By Alastair McCoan, building consultancy partner at Knight Frank Scotland
After nearly three years interrupted by Covid-19 and macro-economic disruption, 2023 could be the year...
Housebuilder launches third West Dunbartonshire development
MILLER Homes is launching its third development in West Dunbartonshire, called Garshake Gardens.
The Dumbarton site follows on from Miller Homes’ now completed Braidfields development...
Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
Plans submitted for new 194-home development in Aberdeenshire
BARRATT & David Wilson Homes North Scotland has announced plans to deliver a new 194-home development in Potterton on the northern edge of Aberdeen.
The...
