FMB warns new immigration points system could ‘hamper’ UK construction
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that the UK Government’s points-based immigration system will ‘hamper’ Britain’s construction industry.
As of 1 January 2021,...
Engineering firm takes NCL graduate numbers to eleven
BAKERHICKS has recruited eleven graduates from New College Lanarkshire (NCL) to work on its infrastructure and built environment projects.
The engineering, design and project delivery...
Evolution of ‘warrior ideology’ shown in Perth construction find
ARCHAEOLOGISTS from the University of Aberdeen have recreated images of a figure found on a Pictish stone discovered during the construction of the A9/A85...
MPA awarded £6 million for ‘groundbreaking’ fuel switching projects
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been awarded over £6 million by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for demonstrations of...
‘Capacity crunch’ could hinder sector’s ability to respond to investment drive
TURNER & Townsend has warned that a contractor ‘capacity crunch’ could adversely impact the construction industry’s ability to respond to a post-Brexit investment drive.
The firm...
Edinburgh consultancy launches new service to help boost clients’ green credentials
EDINBURGH-based building and project consultancy Paragon has announced the launch of a new green investment service to help property investment funds meet environmental targets.
The...
Groundforce appoints new UK and Ireland managing director
PAUL Donovan has been appointed Groundforce’s new managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Paul was previously MD at TPA, the Vp plc temporary roadway business. There...
Blueprint Recruitment strengthens construction and civil engineering team
BLUEPRINT Recruitment has appointed Dave Dudgeon as principle consultant of its construction and civil engineering business.
He will bring 30 years of leadership experience and...
Plumbing and heating trade body meets with MPs to discuss ‘devastating’ pensions legislation
A Scottish trade body for plumbing and heating professionals has met MPs as part of its campaign for changes to pensions legislation.
SNIPEF – the...
Plans lodged for luxury housing development in Glasgow’s south side
CCG Homes has submitted a planning application to transform the former Calderwood Primary School in Newlands, in Glasgow's south side, into a luxury housing...
CSIC announces eleven new board members to drive sector improvements
ELEVEN new appointments have been made to the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) governance board.
Addressing diversity head on, six of the new recruits are women,...
Construction begins on ‘transformational’ Clydebank health centre
BAM Construction has revealed construction work is underway on a new £19 million health care centre in Clydebank.
Delivered in partnership with hub West Scotland on...
New finance director appointed by Hart Builders
MARTIN Cooper has been appointed finance director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
A chartered accountant, Martin has previously filled the role of...
£17.5m Inverclyde development starts to take shape
CRUDEN Building has revealed a new outlook for Inverclyde, as work continues at River Clyde Homes’ Greenock waterfront development at James Watt Dock.
The £17.5...
Arc-Tech to deliver third care sector project
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has been contracted to work on its third care sector project in as many years.
The firm will support construction of a new luxury...
JCB to reduce production levels in response to coronavirus impact on Chinese supply chain
JCB has announced it is to reduce production levels at UK factories due to ‘anticipated component shortages’ from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
The...
Middle East investment booming in Scotland
NEW research has revealed that Middle East investors ploughed £230 million into Scotland last year.
A study by global real estate advisor CBRE revealed that...
Rising sales brings encouragement for Scottish housing market
THE Scottish housing market has enjoyed an encouraging start to 2020, with sales picking up in the first weeks of the year according to...
‘New and improved’ app makes life easier for SELECT members
A new version of the SELECTcerts app has been launched, described as offering users improved functionality and a wider range of certificates and reports.
SELECT...
Luxury retirement apartments released by Edinburgh Marina developer
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has released a number of buy to rent luxury retirement living apartments.
The developer of the new Edinburgh Marina waterfront development said...
