Robertson begins work on 115-home Dunbar site
ROBERTSON Homes has acquired a 17-acre site on Queens Road in Dunbar and is pressing ahead with plans to build 115 new properties.
Newton Manor...
CITB proposes to keep levy rates at pre-Covid levels
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is proposing to keep rates at pre-Covid levels as it launches a new consultation into its funding proposals.
A...
New research examines impact of pandemic on mental health of tradespeople
NEW research has revealed that 76% of tradespeople say Covid-19 has negatively impacted their mental health.
The research, by small business insurance provider Simply Business,...
Project manager prepares to represent Scotland at national awards ceremony
A CALA project manager is preparing to represent Scotland at a national awards ceremony taking place virtually from London on February 26.
Mark Foley, who...
Arc-Tech to deliver M&E package at new Clydebank health facility
BAM Construct UK, in partnership with hub West Scotland, has again teamed up with Arc-Tech to help deliver the new Clydebank Health & Care...
Engineering specialist aligns brands to support expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Edwin James Group has announced it is aligning its brands as part of the firm's growth plans.
Jex Process Services will become EJ Musk...
Artist’s impressions bring life to George Street transformation plans
THE City of Edinburgh Council has unveiled the final proposed concept designs for the transformation of George Street.
Artist’s impressions illustrate how the street and surrounding area...
Employers urged to use grant incentive to ‘adopt’ redundant apprentices
SNIPEF, the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation, is urging businesses to take up the £5,000 incentive offered by the Scottish Government’s Adopt...
Construction of North Lanarkshire wind farm to get underway
CONSTRUCTION of the West Benhar Wind Farm in North Lanarkshire is to get underway in March, EDF Renewables has confirmed.
The project secured planning consent...
Residents asked to help shape part of £3.5 billion North Lanarkshire investment
A public consultation on long-term plans to reshape North Lanarkshire's eight town centres has been launched.
It comes as part of North Lanarkshire Council's wider...
Council seeks views on plans forming part of £150m Ardrossan regeneration vision
NORTH Ayrshire Council is seeking feedback on proposals which form part of the £150 million regeneration of Ardrossan.
The local authority recently took ownership of...
Second Inverness swing bridge nears completion
STAGE two of the Inverness west link project is on track for completion in early April, The Highland Council has said.
The project, led by...
New figures reaffirm Scottish construction sector’s apprenticeship commitment
NEW research has highlighted the commitment of Scotland’s construction businesses to providing apprenticeship opportunities despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Figures released ahead of...
Contract awarded for £11m Lochaber flood protection scheme
RJ McLeod has secured the £11 million contract for the construction of a flood protection scheme in Lochaber.
Awarded by The Highland Council, the 2km...
Scottish Government passes legislation to support growth of heat networks
SCOTLAND has become the first country in the UK to support the growth of heat networks after passing new legislation.
The heat networks (Scotland) bill...
Scotland’s ‘most remote pub’ goes on the market
THE opportunity to acquire The Old Forge, reputed to be Scotland’s most remote pub, is being marketed by Baird Lumsden, the rural property arm...
Housebuilder adapts apprentice programme to overcome pandemic challenges
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt has hailed the performance of the firm's apprentices in recent months despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Last August, four new...
Pacific Building confirms new workshop investment
PACIFIC Building has announced a six-figure investment in a new manufactured joinery workshop at the company’s Hillington HQ.
The move will provide six new employment...
CCG completes Maryhill planned maintenance works
CCG has announced the completion of its latest planned maintenance contract for Maryhill Housing with the installation of high-performance fire doors.
One of two phases,...
Landmark Blackridge nursery achieves Passivhaus certification
THE £1.5 million Early Learning and Childcare centre in Blackridge, West Lothian, has become the first local authority educational facility in Scotland to be awarded...
