Livingston contractor secures place on national framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has secured a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) construction works and associated services framework.
Appointed to Lot 1.1.4 for...
Scaffolding specialist propelled to new heights
THE Lochside Hotel in New Cumnock was the venue for a construction event with a difference recently.
Kilmarnock-based scaffolding specialist MJR Group invited guests to...
Collaboration is vital to delivering planning reform
THE Future for Planning in Scotland keynote seminar took place in Edinburgh recently, as the country prepares for the new Planning (Scotland) Act 2019,...
Borders museum gets off to a racing start
MORE than 10,000 visitors have already passed through a new museum dedicated to Formula 1 legend Jim Clark in Duns in the Scottish Borders....
Energy Assets Utilities moves into new Stirling base
ENERGY Assets Utilities has moved into the company’s new facility in the Springkerse Industrial Estate in Stirling.
The utility network construction company’s new base provides...
Core vision and values leave Emtec well placed for growth
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EMTEC Building Services are pleased to report a number of significant changes and developments within their Scottish Region as they continue to strive to...
Bridge projects provide a platform for growth
ENGINEERING specialist Spencer Group is currently embarking on a challenging four-year programme of works on the Erskine Bridge.
The multi-million pound deal includes providing temporary...
Wrong way detection systems aim to make Scotland’s roads safer
ANALYSIS of accident records has found that traffic accidents caused by vehicles entering and travelling the wrong way along slip roads are a cause...
Aberdeen promotions mark NorDan expansion plans
NORDAN UK’s Aberdeen branch will soon be welcoming two long-standing employees to its board of directors. The doors and windows specialist said Barbara Massie...
Flexible working could bring health benefits for workers
A new study is looking into the potential effects of flexible working within the construction industry.
Bam Construct, Bam Nuttall, Skanska and Willmott Dixon are...
Trade body warns that political uncertainty must not ‘derail efforts’ to improve safety standards
SELECT has announced it is taking its campaign for regulation of the electrical industry to the Scottish Parliament this week.
The trade body has secured...
Tata Steel appoints new European chief commercial officer
KARL Haider has been appointed chief commercial officer for Tata Steel in Europe, succeeding Henrik Adam, who became CEO of Tata Steel in Europe earlier...
Beer maker looks to raise £3 million in crowdfunding for new brewery
INNIS & Gunn have revealed what their proposed new Edinburgh brewery could look like, should the craft beer maker receive £3 million in crowdfunding.
The...
Rural tourist sites encouraged to apply for new funding
TOURIST sites in Scotland’s rural areas can now apply for a share of £3 million in Scottish Government funding.
Administered by VisitScotland, the fund will...
Seven-storey hotel and retail space planned for Glasgow site
BLOC Hotels has announced the purchase of 21 West George Street in Glasgow, with plans afoot to develop a seven-storey hotel in the city...
New stats show ‘encouraging’ rise in construction activity
CONSTRUCTION output increased by 0.6% in Quarter 3 2019, new figures released by the ONS have confirmed.
The growth was driven by a 1.4% rise...
Doosan Babcock commits to Renfrewshire
DOOSAN Babcock has signed a new 15-year lease with Canmoor at its facility at Westway in Renfrewshire.
The move is said to represent the largest...
Flooding action plan for homeowners and businesses launched
THE Scottish Government has launched an action plan to help homeowners and businesses prevent damage caused by flooding this winter.
The Living With Flooding document...
Age is no barrier as M&E specialist recruits adult apprentices
BUILDING services contractor Arc-Tech is providing opportunities for adult apprenticeships.
The business recently welcomed two trade apprentices, taking the total number of employees in either...
Shawfair visit lets QS students see how a new town is created
DOZENS of quantity surveying students from Northumbria University have travelled to Scotland to learn how a new town is developed.
The 42 second year students paid...
