‘Bold’ new policies required to kickstart building activity
THE fall in UK construction activity for the second consecutive month should be a 'wake-up call' that 'bold' new policies are needed, according to...
Engineering works complete on new Burdiehouse school
WILL Rudd (Edinburgh) has completed structural and civil design and engineering works at a new campus for pupils at St Crispin’s School in the...
Homes for Scotland announces 2024 awards shortlist
SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2024 awards programme.
This year focused on how its members are meeting the...
Robertson Homes to build 114-property development in Inverness
ROBERTSON Homes is to build 114 new homes in south west Inverness after completing the acquisition of a ten-acre site in Torvean.
Construction of the...
Construction and engineering students to be prioritised for on-campus learning return
THE dates for Scotland's gradual easing of lockdown have been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. With most construction sites remaining operational throughout the current...
“Record” number of Scots pupils engage with skills initiative
AN employability programme aimed at giving youngsters an introduction to the world of work has reached a "record" number of Scottish pupils.
Esh Border Construction...
CITB confirms lower levy rate ahead of consensus vote
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in Scotland has confirmed it will cut the levy it collects from employers in 2018-20.
The levy will be...
Webinar to explore improving cashflow and payments within Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is set to host a webinar to discuss improving cashflow and payments within the Scottish construction sector this...
£21 million Glasgow hospice to pay tribute to designer
AN interior designer who played a vital role in designing the new £21 million Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow is to be...
Meerkats move in to new home
MURDOCH MACKENZIE CONSTRUCTION LTD has recently completed construction work on the new meerkat enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo.
The dynamic new enclosure is located at the...
New project explores potential of urban green space to act as low carbon boilers
A new research project launched by greenspace scotland will explore how we can transform urban landscapes to meet low carbon heat ambitions.
Green Heat in...
Access Industry Forum renews call for ‘simplified’ system of reporting workplace accidents
THE Access Industry Forum (AIF) is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents following another year of 'little improvement' in falls from height.
The organisation...
Housebuilder presses ahead with Scottish expansion programme
ALLANWATER Homes has revealed that, despite the pandemic-related challenges since early 2020, the business is in the midst of a 'rapid expansion programme' across...
Change in sprinkler regulations for new flats and social homes
THE Scottish Government has published guidance for the house building industry ahead of the introduction of new regulations on sprinklers.
The changes mean that all...
Free webinar to provide redundancy support to Stewart Milne Group employees
A free redundancy support webinar is to be held tomorrow (January 16) for Stewart Milne Group employees.
The online event comes following the firm entering...
Highland Council warns school estate challenge ‘too great’ to manage on its own
THE leader of the Highland Council has warned that the 'scale of the challenge' relating to its school estate is 'too great' for the...
Work begins on new Hawick homes
THE JR Group, partnering with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA), has started work on a project across two locations in Hawick.
The development of 16...
“Fast and flexible” payment solutions help JCB Finance scoop award
JCB Finance has won the Captive Finance Provider accolade at the Leasing Life Chief Executives’ Lending Forum and Awards 2018.
The JCB Finance team had to demonstrate...
Scotland could be set for £10 billion investment through offshore wind bid
BP and German firm, EnBW, have unveiled plans for a potential £10 billion investment in Scotland that they say would make the country the...
Specialist flooring contractor strengthens senior management team
ROSYTH-headquartered specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has announced the appointment of Matthew Smith as operations manager.
With 12 years of industrial concrete flooring...
