Firm to donate full concrete specification for temporary Glasgow hospital
AGGREGATE Industries has responded to the Scottish Government's call for construction support on critical work by donating materials to the new temporary emergency field...
Famous Glasgow boxing club clinches new premises
AN East End of Glasgow boxing gym famed for producing champions and keeping youths off the streets has received sponsorship from Spectrum Properties.
The Scott...
Scottish Government issues new guidance on site closures
THE Scottish Government has released new guidance stating that all non-essential construction work must cease until further notice, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
A statement accompanying...
Housebuilder achieves highest ever customer satisfaction rating
MACTAGGART & Mickel has been awarded a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation for the eighth year in a row.
The accolade is based...
Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues
EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research.
The Building Engineering Services...
Planners welcome emergency legislation introduced
RTPI Scotland has welcomed new legislation to ensure planning permissions due to lapse during the six-month ‘emergency period’ will be extended for a further...
Group exceeds charity fundraising target in just nine months
James Donaldson & Sons has achieved its fundraising target of £53,945 for charity partner, Maggie’s
BESA Training puts temporary halt on apprentice end point assessments
THE training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced it is suspending the delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices...
Work begins on temporary hospital in Glasgow
WORK has started on the build of a temporary NHS Scotland hospital inside the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, as the country looks...
Cruden donates face masks to frontline care workers
THE Cruden Group has donated 200 masks to frontline care workers
FMB warn firms ‘left in dark’ over Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the UK Government's chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to address blockages in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...
Amey secures £400m Transport Scotland contract
AMEY has secured a £400 million contract from Transport Scotland to maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...
Crown Estate Scotland unveils £70m investment plan
Crown Estate Scotland has set out a £70 million investment plan in sustained development for the country.
AMA Homes unveils new apartments with views of Edinburgh city skyline
AMA Homes has completed the build of 16 new apartments in Edinburgh.
The Pavilion development comprises of 16 ultra high-spec apartments, ranging from three bedrooms...
£4.9m donation paves way for new Alloa homes
KINGDOM Housing Association has received a donation of almost £4.9 million from the Scottish Government for the development of 60 homes for social rent...
BESA and Unite reach agreement on job retention scheme
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced it has reached a temporary solution with Unite to cover wages paid to operatives in the...
Edinburgh office building sold in £5 million+ deal
A well-known Edinburgh office building has been sold in a deal worth more than £5 million.
Wemyss House, which faces onto Queens Street Gardens in...
Construction industry charity launches crisis fund
A charity dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to the construction industry has launched a crisis fund in a bid to help those...
Nicola Sturgeon reiterates stance on site closures following MP’s questioning
NICOLA Sturgeon has responded to Douglas Ross MP's questioning of her decision to close all non-essential construction sites in Scotland.
The Moray MP queried why...
Major revamp complete at historic Glasgow building
THE JR Group has completed a major renovation and fit-out project on the former Ducati building in Glasgow's west end, which dates back more...
