SJIB launches online ECS assessments
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has confirmed the launch of a new digital service to allow the ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) health, safety...
Morrison Construction to deliver £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen train station
MORRISON Construction has been contracted to deliver £8 million worth of redevelopment works at Aberdeen train station.
Scotrail said that the project will allow for...
Perth hospital team help rehome stranded ducklings
CONSTRUCTION workers have helped give stranded ducklings a new home after they had taken up residence in a Perth hospital.
Initially spotted by the cash...
Inverness announced as Scotland’s fastest growing city
INVERNESS is the fastest growing city in Scotland with a 15% increase in population since 2001, the Scottish Cities Alliance has announced.
The alliance said...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
‘Contractor of choice’ in Scotland thrilled to take lead role in NMIS project
GALLIFORD Try has expressed its delight that its Scottish business, Morrison Construction, has been appointed by the University of Strathclyde to design and build...
Scottish Procurement Alliance renews four frameworks
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is re-procuring four of its most successful frameworks: Schools and Community Buildings; Modular Buildings; Roofing; and Doors.
In...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
New development planned for thriving Finnieston area
GLASGOW'S St Vincent Crescent could be set for a new lease of life after plans were lodged for a residential development and new public...
NHS Highland and NHS Grampian receive £3.2m for improvement works
NHS Highland and NHS Grampian have received £3.2 million in funding from the Scottish Government for refurbishment and improvement works at two hospitals.
The funding...
Survey finds vast majority expect their construction business to survive Covid-19
A survey of over 500 construction professionals by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has found that 92% expect their business to survive the...
Inclusivity guide looks to address gender imbalance in construction
A free industry guide has been launched with the aim of attracting more women into the UK construction industry.
The online Inclusive Value Tool has...
Housebuilder earns top customer satisfaction accolade
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions.
An independent customer survey found 92% of...
UV light could be used in public buildings in fight against Covid-19
THE University of St Andrews and Ninewells Hospital are researching an ultraviolet light known as far-UVC to determine whether or not it can be...
Architecture body expresses ‘concern’ at Covid-19 survey findings
THE Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called for health and wellbeing to be 'prioritised' as the lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
The call...
Designs unveiled for new Boclair Academy in Bearsden
RYDER Architecture has submitted design proposals on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council to replace the existing Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
The firm said the new...
Progress made in plans to create a New Homes Ombudsman scheme
THE first step towards the creation of a New Homes Ombudsman (NHO) scheme has been announced with the appointment of an interim New Homes...
New low carbon community planned for Dunbar
A public consultation is to open on the proposals for the build of a new low carbon community at Hallhill, Dunbar.
The proposed DunBear Park...
Plant owners raise concerns over operation of schemes to support businesses during Covid-19
SCOTTISH plant firms have raised concerns over the operation of some of the schemes introduced to support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19...
