Energy Training Academy launches Scotland’s first district heating education centre
SCOTLAND'S first dedicated district heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Dalkeith.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the...
Offsite precast concrete structural and architectural frame solution specified on luxury housing site
FP McCann has revealed details of a 'unique' supply and build project the business has completed, consisting of 64 luxury apartments in Chalfont St...
FMB marks World Kindness Day by celebrating builders making a positive difference
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking World Kindness Day (13 November) by celebrating the acts of kindness that set great builders apart.
From...
Scottish housing market remains steady despite budget-related uncertainty
NEW research has found that house prices are still rising in Scotland despite some uncertainty relating to the upcoming UK autumn budget.
The findings were...
ACO Building Drainage launches ‘Blue Roof Guide – Volume 2’
ACO Building Drainage has published the second volume of its Blue Roof Guide to help architects, engineers, specifiers, and contractors design resilient, multi-functional roofscapes.
The...
BTO to host annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow in Glasgow
BTO Solicitors LLP has announced that its regulatory and criminal defence team will host the annual Regulatory Risks Roadshow on Wednesday 19 November at...
FIS sets gold standard in conflict avoidance
FIS has announced it has become the first trade association in the UK to be awarded Gold Status by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC),...
Quartzelec secures major generator overhaul contract with SSE
ENGINEERING service provider Quartzelec has secured a four-year, multi-site framework agreement with SSE to deliver the overhaul and servicing of electrical generators at power...
Scottish construction workers offered free suicide prevention workshops
CONSTRUCTION workers across Scotland can now register to attend new suicide prevention workshops developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Scotland in partnership...
Luddon Construction to lead Lennoxtown Main Street transformation project
LUDDON Construction is to deliver a £1.02 million revamp of Lennoxtown Main Street on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council.
The local authority successfully applied to...
Confidence in UK economy hits record low among plumbing and heating firms
NEW research has found that confidence in the UK economy among plumbing and heating firms has dropped to its lowest level since reporting began.
The...
Landscape architecture business opens new Glasgow studio
LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has opened a new Glasgow studio at Tontine, 20 Trongate.
Regional director Greg Meikle has been appointed to lead the firm's...
RGU event looks to create and maintain more female leaders in construction
ROBERT Gordon University (RGU) is ramping up work to create and maintain more female leaders within Scotland’s construction sector, as it gears up for...
Morris & Spottiswood to deliver upgrade work at historic Edinburgh building
THE Morris & Spottiswood Group has been appointed to deliver a £2 million refurbishment at Waverley Gate in Edinburgh city centre.
The listed building -...
Robertson completes £8.5m QMRI refurb for University of Edinburgh
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has delivered a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the Queen’s Medical Research Institute (QMRI) for The University of Edinburgh.
The project is designed...
RTPI Scotland calls for planning investment to deliver ‘fairer, greener and more prosperous’ nation
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland has launched its 'Planifesto 2026', calling for a long-term investment in the planning system to unlock homes,...
FMB launches construction training academy to tackle skills shortages
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has launched a construction training academy aimed at addressing the sector's critical skills shortages.
In partnership with the Construction...
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...
