Mixed views on the merits of a single construction regulator
THE head of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s support for the creation of a new single...
Energy division marks a fresh chapter for Story in Scotland
Story Scotland has created a new division to deliver civil engineering solutions for energy customers. The move has been tipped to establish the firm...
Leveraging the urban landscape to make our public realm safer
Rory McGoldrick, CEO of security specialist, SAFECROWDS, discusses strategies for assessing the terror risk in the public realm and integrating terrorism protection into urban...
Historic windows offer glimpse into the future
JOINERS could begin the journey of expanding their offering to timber sash and case windows at an event in Stirling later this month.
Use of...
Sidey Solutions celebrates multiple award recognition
SIDEY Solutions has expressed its delight after being shortlisted for multiple awards, celebrating both individual and company-wide achievements.
Billy Bagnall, the firm's Modern Apprentice in...
UK ‘rapidly negotiating’ with US as global tariffs placed on steel
THE UK Government has said that it is 'disappointed' that America has imposed global tariffs on steel and aluminium.
US businesses wishing to import steel...
Doka solutions bring positive energy to Clyde project
DOKA supplied more than 150 tonnes of Slipform equipment for the ‘safe, time-effective’ construction of concrete walls at a major Energy from Waste (EfW)...
Pure bliss: Senior celebrates decade of innovation
As Senior Architectural Systems marks the 10th anniversary of its patented PURe® aluminium window and door system, regional architectural advisor Kenny McMenemy takes a...
Optimising temporary works in large-scale civils construction
Cliff Shepherd, senior project engineer at Altrad RMD Kwikform, discusses the best approach to formwork and other temporary works for major civils projects
TEMPORARY works...
Naylor’s modular attenuation system tipped to fill a Void
NAYLOR has launched an updated version of its AquaVoid modular attenuation crate – ‘AquaVoid Home’.
Designed to manage excessive rainfall and prevent surface water flooding,...
Contractor seeks applications for trainee and apprentice roles following careers events
CLARK Contracts has opened applications for trainee and apprentice positions following the firm's 9th annual careers events.
Two events were held in Paisley and Edinburgh...
Highland Council backs multi-billion pound wind farm plans
THE Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm's plans for a major offshore development.
The local authority met to consider...
Morris & Spottiswood on track for £265m turnover in centenary year
THE Morris & Spottiswood Group has revealed it is set to achieve a projected turnover of £265 million as it celebrates its centenary year.
Founded...
Glasgow and Edinburgh collaborate to make public realms safer for females
THE City of Edinburgh Council and Glasgow City Council have collaborated to explore how public realms can be made safer for women and girls.
A...
Construction and property consultancy appoints business development director
CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis group, has announced the appointment of Alison Kilgour as business development director.
Alison has previously...
Scottish project will explore relationship between healthcare and built environment
A 'groundbreaking' initiative in Scotland will fund six PhD studentships to explore the relationship between healthcare and the built environment.
Thanks to funding from NHS...
Construction recruitment specialist appoints new director and launches new search arm
GLASGOW-based construction recruitment specialist Clarkson Owens has announced it is marking its most successful financial year to date with the promotion of Jill Davidson...
Architectural practice announces third UK hub
HOLMES Miller has established a new office in Leeds to support demand for public sector projects across England.
The office is the third UK hub...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘managed profitable growth from earnings-based businesses’
BALFOUR Beatty has released its 2024 full-year results, which showed a rise in revenue from £9,565 million to £10,015 million.
Underlying profit from operations from...
STV moves into Edinburgh’s refurbished Orchard Brae House
STV has become the latest occupier to secure space at Edinburgh's Orchard Brae House, a year on from its refurbishment.
The media company will take...
