#NoWrongPath campaign aims to show young people different routes into work
THE results are in. Young people across Scotland receive their exam results today (Tuesday August 7) and the #NoWrongPath campaign aims to set out...
CSIC produces “first ever” hardwood cross-laminated timber in UK
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has the produced a hardwood cross-laminated timber, which will be used to construct the London Design Festival pavilion.
The timber,...
Planning Bill “risks harming the system it was designed to help”, experts say
THE Planning (Scotland) Bill risks harming the system it was designed to help, warns planning experts.
The Bill aims to ‘simplify and improve’ the nation’s...
Scottish firm makes virtual property viewing a reality
A Scottish property firm has introduced a new method of viewing properties it claims can remove the hassle of property viewings and allow clients...
Morgan Sindall bags multi-million pound modular classroom contracts
MORGAN Sindall has been awarded contracts totalling nearly £6 million to expand and refurbish seven early years schools in the Highlands.
The firm’s special works...
Bellway launches new division to service east of Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has launched a new division in the east of Scotland, which aims to help meet demand for new homes in the area.
Bellway...
Building preservation specialist launches Inverness base
RICHARDSON and Starling is creating seven new jobs to service its new office in Inverness.
The building preservation firm is searching for five technicians and a...
Work underway at £6.1m David Livingstone Birthplace Project
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the £6.1 million David Livingstone Birthplace Project, which aims to transform a site in Blantyre into a 'world class'...
New Clydebank developments officially opened
TWO new housing developments in Clydebank have officially opened, bringing dozens of new homes to the area.
Housing Minister Kevin Stewart did the honours, officially...
Hardies completes acquisition of Binnie-McKenzie Partnership
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Binnie-McKenzie Partnership.
Described as a "small, highly experienced and client-focused consultancy", Binnie-McKenzie Partnership provides...
Dairy giant appeals Airthrey Kerse planning rejection
GRAHAM'S The Family Dairy – in partnership with Mactaggart & Mickel Homes – has lodged an appeal to the Court of Session to overturn...
Queensferry Crossing project “effectively managed” but clarity needed on benefits, report finds
TRANSPORT Scotland’s management of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) project was effectively managed but a clearer plan is needed to measure its wider benefits,...
SEC Group laments “disappointing” figures on payment times
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed Build UK's decision to publicise the payment performance of its leading member firms - but expressed...
Scots housebuilder earns landmark accreditation
MACTAGGART & Mickel Homes is celebrating after becoming the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
Only 2%...
Graham confirms backing for new GA scheme
GRAHAM has announced it is supporting a new Graduate Apprenticeship scheme that gives employees the chance to gain higher education through the workplace.
Delivered as...
Sidey gets good vibes after award shortlisting
FENESTRATION specialist Sidey's green credentials have been recognised after the firm was named as a finalist in The VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
Sidey...
Housebuilder to deliver 1,900-home Livingston site
SPRINGFIELD Properties has confirmed it has secured about 400 acres of zoned land in West Lothian for a 1,900-home development.
The new site, which has...
New research finds bogus self-employment “rampant” in construction sector
NEW research from Unite has revealed that bogus self-employment is on the rise again in the UK construction sector.
The union said a Freedom of Information...
New milestone reached at Highland flood protection scheme
MORRISON Construction has announced that the final phase of works on a Highland flood alleviation scheme is underway.
The contractor is on site for the...
Housebuilder appoints new commercial director for central Scotland business
STEWART Milne Homes has appointed Niall Campbell as commercial director for its central Scotland division.
Bringing more than 20 years’ experience to the role, Niall has...
