Trade body launches new guides to stress importance of correct training routes
SELECT has launched a new series of recommended training routes to provide 'clear advice' on the path to becoming a qualified electrician in Scotland.
Developed...
Virtual events discuss opportunities for firms on North Lanarkshire school projects
HUB South West has held two virtual Meet the Buyer events, focused on upcoming North Lanarkshire projects.
The organisation's Tier 1 contractors engaged with local...
Barratt celebrates 5-star status and pledges to aid pandemic recovery
BARRATT Homes Scotland has received a 5-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The number of stars...
Pupils to help decide how to spend builder’s donation
HART Builders has donated £2,000 to Ayton Primary School, which is based close to where the firm is currently building phase one of a new...
Renewable energy could be brought from Scotland to England via link under North Sea
PLANS are being developed to bring renewable energy from Scotland to England through a link under the North Sea.
National Grid is working with Scottish...
Cumnock tipped to become Scotland’s green energy capital as major project planned
THE build of a centre of excellence for clean energy research in Cumnock will turn the area into Scotland's green energy capital, East Ayrshire...
Public to have a say on Dundee affordable housing project proposals
THE public will be given a say on new proposals to deliver an affordable housing project in Dundee.
Cullross Ltd and Caledonia Housing Association are...
CICV Forum backs call for VAT cut on repairs and maintenance work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed a call by the Scottish Government's housing minister Kevin Stewart for a reduction of VAT on...
Assessment shows ‘steady’ progress being made in sector’s Recovery Plan
AN interim assessment of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum’s (CLF) long-term Recovery Plan for the industry has been described as showing 'steady and consistently-improving'...
Shepherd drives forward English expansion plans
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has unveiled plans for a major expansion drive into England with the launch of Shepherd Property Consultants.
The venture incorporates Bigwood Properties...
Milestone in conversion of former Glasgow school site
MULTI-utilities specialist Arc-Tech MU has started work at a former primary school site in Govan that is set to become a new affordable housing...
New guidance aims to help protect historic buildings from impact of climate change
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has published new guidance on the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings which could help protect them from...
World’s first floating wind farm sets new UK record
THE firm which brought the world's first floating wind farm to Scotland has revealed that the facility has reached the highest average capacity factor...
Scottish firms urged to bid for HS2 contracts
FIRMS in Scotland have been urged to consider bidding for upcoming contracts for the delivery of HS2.
It comes after those leading the multi-billion project...
Construction work underway at £78m Glasgow development
CONSTRUCTION of Moda's Holland Park neighbourhood in Glasgow is gathering pace. The £78 million development will replace the Strathclyde Police HQ in Pitt Street, close...
Network Rail agrees ‘groundbreaking’ industry first deal to protect newts during major project
NETWORK Rail has signed a 'groundbreaking' industry first agreement to protect newts during the construction of a major track upgrade.
The rail infrastructure organisation received...
Renfrewshire firm is boxing clever with steel construction system
A steel construction system developed by a firm in Renfrewshire has been tipped to 'dominate' the global nuclear Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market following...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum seeks views on training and skills issues
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum has announced it is engaging with every part of the industry to seek its views on training provision and skills shortages.
The Forum,...
Dundee confirmed as location for next Scotland 5G Centre innovation hub
DUNDEE has been confirmed as the location for the Scotland 5G Centre's next innovation hub.
The move is designed to ensure 5G technologies help 'drive growth...
Over £500m to be invested in reshaping North Lanarkshire
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced that over half a billion pounds is to be invested over the next five years to reshape the constituency's...
