North east civils firms join forces to boost apprenticeship opportunities
A number of civil engineering contractors in Scotland’s north east have collaborated to transform opportunities for would-be construction apprentices in the region.
When Rachel O’Donnell...
Calls grow for action over cash retentions
SELECT has added its support to calls for action over the controversial issue of cash retentions in the construction sector.
The campaigning trade body for...
Taster session provides glimpse into potential construction careers
ROBERTSON Group has teamed up with the CITB and Job Centre Plus to showcase the construction industry to potential future workers.
A taster session held...
Stirling Council announces plans to build more than 1,400 homes by 2026
STIRLING Council has outlined ambitious plans to deliver affordable homes across the constituency.
The strategic housing investment plan (SHIP) 2021/22 to 2025/26 sets out the...
Products distributor trials ‘industry first’ traceability initiative
CCF has announced an 'industry first' trialling of a new product traceability initiative designed to offer customers greater visibility on the journey products take...
Keepmoat commits to developing young talent across Scotland
AT the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, housebuilder Keepmoat has announced its commitment to developing young people and creating career opportunities via its apprenticeships...
New precast beam system tipped to speed up delivery of new homes
AKELA Ground Engineering has launched a new precast concrete beam system tipped to 'dramatically' speed up the delivery of new homes.
The firm explained that...
Housebuilder launches new campaign to keep children safe
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has unveiled plans to help keep Scottish children safe on their walk to and from school this autumn with its new...
‘Unique’ Edinburgh city centre building brought to market
THE category B-listed Edinburgh Filmhouse building has been brought to the market by Savills on behalf of Chad Griffin and Tom MacLennan, joint administrators...
NatureScot’s peatland restoration project to bring green jobs boost
THE number of green jobs in Scotland is set to be boosted following the expansion of NatureScot's Peatland ACTION programme.
The nature agency announced that...
‘Transformative’ Fife housing project complete
A £5.4 million affordable homes project has been completed in the Newburgh area of Fife.
40 properties have been built at Banklands by Robertson Partnership...
Help to Buy in Scotland capped at £250,000
CHANGES to Help to Buy (Scotland) have been announced to support more people to get onto or move up the property ladder.
From October 22, the shared...
McLaughlin & Harvey apprentice picks up top accolade
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey has highlighted the achievements of trainee engineer Christy Dickson, who won the CECA Scotland Most Promising Apprentice 2023 award.
Christy joined the...
Safety on the agenda at new masterclass
MORE than 50 Scottish construction professionals attended the first in a new series of "masterclasses" promoting workplace health, safety and welfare.
The seminar was hosted by...
HR chief looks to make a positive impact at M-Pact
LOANHEAD-based building services specialist M-Pact has appointed the firm's first HR manager.
Yvonne Jack has taken on the role in a move M-Pact said illustrates...
Kier appointed to deliver St Kevin’s Community Hub in Bargeddie
HUB South West Scotland, on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council, has appointed Kier Construction to deliver the new St Kevin’s Community Hub.
The campus will...
Plans approved for 167-home Robroyston development
AVANT Homes has announced plans to build 167 homes at a new £57 million development in Robroyston, Glasgow.
The 17-acre Darach Fields site, located just...
Avant Homes Scotland appoints new area director
STIRLING-based Avant Homes Scotland has appointed Iain Innes as area director.
He joins from housebuilder Dandara and has 40 years’ industry experience. In his new...
Contract awarded for infrastructure work on Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
SSE Enterprise Telecoms has been contracted to provide the communications infrastructure for what will be Scotland's largest offshore windfarm.
The connectivity provider will be responsible...
Next design phase of Glasgow’s George Square unveiled
NEW design proposals for Glasgow's George Square have been unveiled by the city's council.
The new design features 'high-quality' stone throughout the square, informal play...
