Survey to establish what stakeholders want for construction industry post-pandemic
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) has launched a consultation to establish what stakeholders want for the industry after Covid-19 and how it can...
Taylor Wimpey set to reopen sites in Scotland
TAYLOR Wimpey is to begin preparing its Scottish sites for a return to work, following the country's construction industry entering phase one of its...
Contractor sought for £15m completion works at Aberdeen harbour expansion
A contractor is being sought to complete an estimated £15 million worth of works at Aberdeen's £350 million harbour expansion project.
The works will include...
Stewart Milne Group praised for creating student opportunities
STEWART Milne Group's access scholarship scheme at Robert Gordon University has been hailed a success.
Stephen Collins, now in his second year of the BSc...
FMB praises reverse charge VAT delay decision
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called the five-month delay of the implementation of reverse charge VAT a 'step in the right direction'.
The...
Robertson unveils new safe operating procedures
ROBERTSON has launched safe operating procedures which the firm said set a new safety benchmark as the industry prepares to return to work.
The safety procedures...
Funding boost for Maybole regeneration plans
THE Maybole Regeneration Project has confirmed it has secured £7.5 million in funding, which will help deliver key restoration initiatives over the next four...
New construction hub promises to ‘champion’ innovation
A collaborative initiative led by Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Inverness College UHI has promised to 'champion' innovation in the construction and manufacturing...
Businessman swaps panto treat for food vouchers to help vulnerable families
A Glasgow businessman has donated £1,500 in food vouchers to vulnerable families.
For the past five years Bill Roddie, MD of Spectrum Properties, has funded...
Plans approved for new Edinburgh student accommodation
PLANNING permission has been granted for a new student accommodation complex on Edinburgh's Montrose Terrace.
The application was made by property developer Glencairn Properties and...
Housebuilder boosts project to deliver ‘safe haven’ for NHS workers
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel has donated £1,000 to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to help create a safe haven for staff taking well-earned time-outs...
SJIB launches online ECS assessments
THE Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) has confirmed the launch of a new digital service to allow the ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) health, safety...
Morrison Construction to deliver £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen train station
MORRISON Construction has been contracted to deliver £8 million worth of redevelopment works at Aberdeen train station.
Scotrail said that the project will allow for...
Perth hospital team help rehome stranded ducklings
CONSTRUCTION workers have helped give stranded ducklings a new home after they had taken up residence in a Perth hospital.
Initially spotted by the cash...
Inverness announced as Scotland’s fastest growing city
INVERNESS is the fastest growing city in Scotland with a 15% increase in population since 2001, the Scottish Cities Alliance has announced.
The alliance said...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
‘Contractor of choice’ in Scotland thrilled to take lead role in NMIS project
GALLIFORD Try has expressed its delight that its Scottish business, Morrison Construction, has been appointed by the University of Strathclyde to design and build...
Scottish Procurement Alliance renews four frameworks
SCOTTISH Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced it is re-procuring four of its most successful frameworks: Schools and Community Buildings; Modular Buildings; Roofing; and Doors.
In...
Webinar to focus on cash flow and contracts in construction
FOLLOWING the success of its first webinar, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is immediately staging a follow-up event and may...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued expanded health and safety guidance as the sector begins its road back to work following the lockdown...
