‘Prime’ Edinburgh office site open for offers
A site with detailed planning consent for a new office scheme on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has been put up for sale by developer Summix...
Construction to start on Macmerry housing development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that construction for a development of 102 new homes at its Weldon Grange site in Macmerry will start within...
HALO launches marketing campaign for Grade A office building
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company has launched its marketing campaign for the HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre (HEIC) in Kilmarnock, in partnership with CBRE and...
University of Strathclyde to help lead ‘unique’ rural 5G network project
THE University of Strathclyde has been announced as the principal partner of a 'unique' project to empower rural and poorly connected communities to build their...
Second phase of £14.5m upgrade of Motherwell Station to commence
SCOTRAIL has confirmed that work on the second phase of the £14.5 million redevelopment of Motherwell Railway Station will start next week.
Balfour Beatty will...
Scots manufacturer receives £1m funding boost to support PPE production
LIVINGSTON-based manufacturer Empteezy, which specialises in spill control solutions, has secured a £1 million CBILS funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to support...
SJIB and Unite back consultation over regulation of electricians
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Unite the Union have welcomed the launch of a consultation exercise which could lead to the introduction of...
Six of the best: site managers scoop industry award
SIX site managers from CALA Homes (East) have been recognised with 2020 Pride in the Job Quality Awards from the National Home Building Council...
Cruden welcomes latest modern apprentice intake
THE Cruden Group has welcomed ten new modern apprentices as it continues its commitment to provide apprenticeship and training programmes for Scotland's young workforce.
The...
Coatbridge construction boss banned from running firms for nine years
A Coatbridge construction boss has been banned from running firms for nine years after he caused the company to submit false tax returns.
The ban...
Early September completion date targeted for ‘complex’ A68 repair job
BEAR Scotland has said it aims to complete repairs to the A68 near Fala by early September.
A severe weather incident on August 12 resulted...
Ocean Kinetics lands ‘complex’ production rig removal contract
OCEAN Kinetics has been awarded the contract for the safe removal and recycling of the Buchan Alpha production rig in Shetland.
Following a successful tendering...
Research shows ‘significant’ increase in UK construction activity
ALL construction sectors in the UK showed signs of increased activity in July, according to the latest research from industry analyst Barbour ABI.
The total...
Danish firm to supply turbines for UK’s largest onshore wind farm
VESTAS has been confirmed as the contractor to supply wind turbines for the UK's largest onshore wind farm.
SSE Renewables, the developer behind the £580...
Construction charity to offer free mental health training
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced it will deliver £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the sector for the remainder...
Ocean Kinetics delivers key marine services in landmark harbour project
OCEAN Kinetics has expressed its pride in helping to deliver a key element of Aberdeen Harbour's £350 million south harbour expansion project (AHEP).
The Shetland and...
Design of Edinburgh care home helps keep Covid-19 at bay
OWNERS of an exclusive Edinburgh care home have revealed how the design of the building has helped protect residents from Covid-19.
Cramond Residence, which cares...
Planning permission granted for 66 new homes in Dumbarton
CALEDONIA Housing Association has secured planning permission from West Dunbartonshire Council for the first phase in its £30 million regeneration of the Bellsmyre area...
CSIC launches new fund for students looking to transform construction sector
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling for students with a passion for 'innovation and disruption' to help lead the charge for change within...
New webinar will address health and safety updates for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host a health and safety webinar, designed to provide updates and the latest developments to help the...
