Trad Group reveals plans to create six ‘super depots’
SCAFFOLDING specialist the TRAD Group has announced that it will be restructuring TRAD Safety Systems and TRAD Hire & Sales to become TRAD UK....
New townhouses launched in Leith
HOUSEBUILDER CALA Homes (East) is introducing a new 'reimagining' of the city townhouse at a Leith development.
The Brae is being launched at the Waterfront...
Housebuilder launches new luxury Stirling development
AS lockdown starts to ease and life begins to approach the 'new normal', Allanwater Homes has launched a new development – Allanwater Stirling at...
Independent review into Glasgow hospital finds design flaws
AN independent review into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow has found that the hospital now offers a 'high quality' healthcare setting,...
Construction equipment giant opens Inverness depot
CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness.
The base serves the...
Infrastructure sector urged to make more use of recycled materials
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has been urged to make more use of recycled materials on infrastructure projects to help end the 'take-make-waste' culture.
The Scottish Infrastructure...
Survey findings highlight impact of Covid-19 on heritage sector
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published the findings of a new survey detailing the impact of Covid-19 on the nation's heritage sector.
The publication coincided...
Health and Safety Executive warns of ‘inadequate’ face masks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that a 'substantial' number of face masks on the market claiming to be of KN95 standards...
Industry bodies praised for reaction to Covid-19 challenge
SELECT president Kevin Griffin has delivered praise for the way in which construction trade and professional associations have stood up for members during the...
CICV Forum bolsters its ranks with two new members
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed two new member organisations to its ranks.
The Association for Project Safety (APS) and Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) are the latest...
Cruden Group puts safety first ahead of ‘soft start’ return to work
THE Cruden Group has revealed safety will be the top priority as the business prepares for a 'soft start' after the Scottish Government gave...
Scottish Government extends help to buy scheme
THE Scottish Government has announced that it is to extend its help to buy (Scotland) scheme by a year until March 2022.
The move will...
Gardens and green spaces sought after by new home buyers
OUTDOOR areas and green spaces are proving popular with new house buyers, according to latest stats.
Following the reopening of the housing market in England,...
Knight Frank confirms raft of promotions in Scotland
REAL estate consultancy Knight Frank has announced seven promotions across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.
Three senior promotions have been made in the valuations team,...
Construction firm uses lockdown to help those in need
A Renfrewshire-based construction firm has spent lockdown utilising its team to help those most in need during the pandemic.
JR Group has been delivering food...
FMB calls on lessons to be learnt from 2008 in Covid-19 economic recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the UK Government to ensure construction work doesn't 'grind to a halt'.
The call comes following...
Aberdeen office achieves WiredScore gold rating
AN office in Aberdeen has been awarded the Wired certification gold rating in recognition of its digital connectivity and infrastructure.
Union Plaza received the award,...
Diversity vital to engineering sector recovery
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has highlighted the role female workers could play in the industry's economic recovery.
The organisation said engineering employers were...
Crown Estate Scotland launches ‘pivotal’ offshore wind leasing programme
CROWN Estate Scotland has announced the launch of the first round of offshore wind leasing in Scottish waters for a decade.
The round, called ScotWind...
DBA lands role on ‘transformative’ Ayrshire development
CONSULTING engineer Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has revealed the firm has landed a 'significant' contract at a development site near Ayr which, in its...
