Edinburgh Napier University academic to head Centre for Advance Timber Technology
PROFESSOR Robert Hairstans has been appointing as founding director of the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering's (NMITE) Centre for Advance Timber Technology.
Professor...
Charity calls for ‘mobility hubs’ for large housing developments
A shared transport charity is calling for large housing developments in Scotland to contain ‘mobility hubs’ for transport as a condition of planning consent...
Report highlights ‘encouraging’ progress in advanced modern methods of construction
A new report has revealed 'encouraging' results for advanced modern methods of construction (MMC).
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction of Homes (AIMCH), the consortium...
West Lothian Council to invest £14m in open spaces
WEST Lothian Council has announced it is to invest £14 million to develop open spaces in the constituency.
The funding will be allocated from 2021...
Unique construction project aims to raise vital funds for charity
AWARD-winning builder, broadcaster and construction mental health advocate Andy Stevens is embarking on a project to raise £10,000 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity...
Fife College students embark on new construction careers
TWO Fife College students have started new careers in the construction industry after studying for an HND in quantity surveying.
Nicole King and Todd Fleming...
Management buyout complete at Stirling-based recruitment consultancy
THREE employees of Stirling-based Contract Scotland, the technical and professional recruitment consultancy, have completed a management buyout from its founder, Colin Woodward.
Directors John-Paul Toner,...
South Ayrshire Council appoints contractor for leisure centre build
BAM Construction has been appointed by South Ayrshire Council to deliver a new leisure centre in Ayr.
The local authority said the facility will transform...
Contract awarded for £3.6m Orkney primary school project
CASEY Construction has been awarded a £3.6 million contract to extend and refurbish St Andrews Primary School in Orkney.
The project will allow for an...
Scottish Gov report claims Brexit is threatening devolved matters such as infrastructure funding
A Scottish Government report has claimed that the UK Government is 'taking control' of devolved areas such as infrastructure investment following Brexit.
The report said...
Construction law specialist calls for more protection for consumers over cladding ‘crisis’
A Scottish construction law specialist has warned that consumers need more protection amidst the cladding 'crisis'.
The New Homes Quality Board has recently been formed...
Deal us in: competition joy for Shepherd
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has been named the overall Scottish winner for the second year in a row at the EG Deals Competition.
The firm also...
Housebuilder aims to inspire more women into construction
STEWART Milne Group has marked International Women’s Day by revealing an above construction industry average figure of 18% female representation in the workplace.
The housebuilder said...
Construction accountancy quadruples staff numbers due to ‘soaring’ demand
EMPOWERED By Cloud, a Scottish Cloud-based construction accountancy specialist, has announced it has more than quadrupled its workforce in the last year to meet...
New framework launched for Scottish healthcare projects
HEALTH Facilities Scotland has announced the launch of Frameworks Scotland 3 for delivery of new build, refurbishment and backlog maintenance projects across NHS Scotland.
The...
Contract awarded for construction of £358,000 all-abilities path in Inverness
A £358,000 contract has been awarded to Pat Munro Ltd for the construction of a new all-abilities path at Inshes Park in Inverness.
The Highland...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Thomas & Adamson marks International Women’s Day
AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, Thomas & Adamson has spoken to a number of the firm's female colleagues operating across the business to...
New funding package to boost affordable home projects
HANOVER Scotland will continue the development of up to 60 affordable homes annually after securing a new funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland.
Managing...
PERI expands UK scaffolding offering
PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team.
The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
