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...
University of Strathclyde aiding Mauritius oil spillage salvage operation
THE University of Strathclyde is providing vital data modelling following a huge oil spillage off the coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, after...
Charitable trust offers ‘lifeline’ to apprentices made redundant due to Covid-19
APPRENTICES made redundant due to Covid-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations.
The...
DM Hall extends support for Scotland’s charity sector
PARTNERS at DM Hall have decided to extend the duration of their funding support for two Scottish charities, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and...
Scotland set for first drive-thru Greggs
SCOTLAND is set for its first drive-thru Greggs after planning permission was secured by the bakery chain for the build of the eatery.
To be...
Edinburgh office market in ‘strong’ position to weather latest financial storm
COMMERCIAL property specialist Knight Frank has revealed that Edinburgh's office market is in a 'strong' position to weather the UK’s first recession in 11 years.
The...
Avant secures green light for 120-home development in Dundee
AVANT Homes has been granted planning permission by Dundee City Council to deliver a new 120-home development in Baldragon.
The 15.35-acre development is located on...
New sales manager appointed at Cruden Homes (West)
THE Cruden Group has appointed Shonagh Morgan as sales manager for Cruden Homes (West).
She brings over 20 years of experience from the housebuilding and property industry...
Scottish transport to undergo £7m upgrade to mitigate threat of Covid-19
THE Scottish Government has announced £7 million in funding for the upgrade of transport to mitigate against Covid-19.
The newly created Public, School and Community...
Aggregate Industries recognised for supporting armed forces personnel with employment opportunities
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
