University of Glasgow announces contractors on £250m framework
THE University of Glasgow has named the contractors on its £250 million construction and maintenance framework.
Robertson, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, Morrison and McLaughlin &...
Building supply companies abandon merger
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it is cancelling its Phase 2 merger investigation after Kingspan abandoned its proposed deal with Building...
Glasgow firm secures funding to help adapt to new ways of working
PVP Developments, which is currently delivering a £10million luxury apartment scheme in Yorkhill, Glasgow, is planning to re-open sites in the coming weeks after...
Housing organisations to embrace collaborative working
KINGDOM Housing Association and Fairfield Housing Co-operative launched a new Collaborative Working Agreement earlier this month.
The two organisations have a track record of partnership...
Fife property market shows encouraging signs
GALBRAITH has revealed the Fife property market is starting to show signs of 'green shoots'.
The property consultancy has published its latest quarterly report and...
Lift off for Edinburgh rocket manufacturer
A rocket manufacturer has said that it has 'effectively' made the UK ready for launching rockets into space, following the successful build of a...
SGN seeks approval for green hydrogen network in Fife
GAS distributor SGN is seeking approval from Ofgem for the build of a 100% zero-carbon hydrogen network in Levenmouth, which will produce hydrogen via...
Build UK reports rise in site outputs in England and Wales
BUILD UK has today (May 20) reported that 86% of its contractor members' sites in England and Wales are open with an output at...
Companies urged to take proactive approach to avoid potential ‘surge’ in mental health issues
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned firms to be mindful of another potential surge in mental health problems across the construction and...
Covid-19 surface testing helps businesses reassure returning staff
SAFEGROUP, an emergency soft FM service provider, has launched a Covid-19 disinfection and testing service to help businesses safely return to work.
The organisation's three-step...
Fit-out specialist fulfils vital healthcare projects
FURNITURE and fit-out specialist Deanestor has provided clinical equipment to three of the new NHS field hospitals across the UK.
The firm, which has a Scottish...
Construction of £2 billion Scottish wind farm set to resume
THE construction of a £2 billion offshore wind farm in the Firth of Forth could resume, after being paused in March following the Covid-19...
Major names added to hub South West Tier 1 contractor stable
HUB South West has announced it has welcomed BAM Construct UK and Robertson Construction to its stable of Tier 1 contractors.
The move is part...
Heriot-Watt University praises mechanical engineering student for Covid-19 work
HERIOT-Watt University has expressed its pride at a student from one of their graduate apprenticeship programme using his studies in the fight against Covid-19.
Lukasz...
Removal of Loch Lomond electricity lines moves step closer
A project to remove electricity lines from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is a step closer following Ofgem provisionally approving a...
Interserve deploys 150 mental health first aiders
INTERSERVE Construction has announced it has deployed 150 mental health first aiders to support colleagues.
With Covid-19 potentially heightening stress, anxiety and social isolation, Interserve's...
Wilmott Dixon releases photos showing how sites have adapted to ‘new normal’
WITH over 95% of its English projects still operating, Wilmott Dixon has released a series of photographs illustrating how its sites are operating during...
CICV Forum gives backing to sector’s new Conflict Avoidance Pledge
The CICV Forum has added its weight to the campaign for more collaborative working within the construction industry by signing up to the Conflict...
Charity upgrades helpline app with range of new features to support workers
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced a number of new features for its free app.
Along with technology partners COINS, the charity revealed the...
Construction charity hails ‘staggering’ response to appeal
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed more than £320,000 has been raised so far for its Construction Workers Family Crisis Appeal, which was launched...
