Construction of HS2 set to begin
JOINT venture Balfour Beatty VINCI has confirmed it has received notification from High Speed 2 (HS2) to proceed with its two main civil engineering...
‘Matchmaking’ process tipped to deliver solutions to sector challenges
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its i-Con initiative, which is intended to help support the built environment sector during the coronavirus crisis.
Consisting...
MP won’t back down in cash retentions campaign
A Scottish MP at the forefront of the campaign to change the practice of cash retentions in the construction industry has revealed his frustration following a debate on the matter at Westminster.
Kingdom Housing Association names new finance director
KEN Tudhope has been appointed director of finance at Fife-based Kingdom Housing Association.
Currently occupying the same role at Weslo Housing, Mr Tudhope will take...
Shed manufacturer steps up to help most vulnerable
A garden shed manufacturer is reaching out to vulnerable people throughout west central Scotland with an offer to deliver 100 small Shopping Sheds free...
Electrical apprenticeships and training ‘in safe hands’
THE Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has stated that electrical apprenticeships and training are in 'safe hands' following the introduction of emergency measures...
Mates in Mind in Relief Fund appeal
CHARITY Mates in Mind is appealing for donations to its Covid-19 Relief Fund in order to allow the organisation, which specialises in mental health...
BESA opens Facebook support page for furloughed workers
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has set up a Facebook support page for furloughed workers in the construction industry.
BESA said that it will...
Bellway Homes celebrates four-in-a-row
BELLWAY Homes has been awarded a 5-star status from the Home Builders Federation for a fourth consecutive year.
The award is decided in March each...
Association warns of ‘surge’ in site thefts following lockdown
THERE has been a 50% surge in construction site theft since the Covid-19 lockdown, an association has warned.
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) announced the...
New study highlights impact of lockdown on Scottish housing market
NEW research has revealed that the Covid-19 lockdown is expected to impact the Scottish housing market for the rest of the year.
The March 2020...
Gurkhas help Interserve to deliver NHS Nightingale Hospital Birmingham
INTERSERVE Group Limited has confirmed it will complete the new Nightingale Hospital Birmingham to treat Covid-19 patients on Friday.
The initial phase of the development...
Clients urged to release retention money to ease cash flow challenges
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has joined calls urging construction clients to release cash retention money to help supply chains during the current...
Manufacturer adds new key account manager
EURAMAX has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector.
He joins the manufacturer of PVCu windows, doors...
Online discussion offers optimism for construction SMEs
HUB South West has hailed the success of its first online get-together to help SMEs plan their future via Microsoft Teams.
Around 70 participants took...
Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
Housebuilder provides vital kit to NHS in Glasgow
CALA Homes (West) has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) from its construction sites to help NHS staff on the frontline in the fight against...
Kingfisher donates over £1m worth of PPE equipment to health services
KINGFISHER, the parent company of firms such as B&Q and Screwfix, has announced that it is to donate over £1 million worth of PPE...
Union welcomes clarity over pay and non-essential working
UNITE Scotland has welcomed the 'stronger guidance' issued by the Scottish Government to construction firms during Covid-19, which clarifies what constitutes essential works.
The union...
‘Game-changer’ tech used to fix repairs remotely
A Fife housing association has revealed it is using new technology to help tenants fix repairs remotely.
Kingdom Housing Association introduced augmented reality just before...
