Empty retail space could be used to bring 25,000 homes to market
THE demise of many high street retailers has left empty premises with enough space to provide nearly 25,000 homes across the UK to a...
Stopper Specialists appoints new general manager
GROUNDFORCE has appointed one of the firm's former graduates to the role of general manager for its Stopper Specialists business.
Sam Woodcock joined Groundforce in...
Statue of football legend Denis Law to be erected in Aberdeen
A statue of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law is to be erected in his hometown of Aberdeen.
The city's council agreed that the...
Charity makes free mental health awareness artwork available to firms
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has launched a new campaign to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
The help inside the hard hat initiative will seek...
New initiative aims to tackle construction waste
DURA Products has launched a new scheme to help combat construction and demolition waste (CDW).
The firm revealed its Hire, Reclaim and Reuse initiative enables...
Historic Dundee waterfront residential opportunity offered
THE A-listed Custom House in Dundee’s Waterfront regeneration area is being offered to the market by Savills.
The Georgian mansion is described as offering a...
B-listed former Glasgow care home up for sale
A mansion in Glasgow’s Pollokshields area, which formerly operated as a 23-bed nursing home, is being marketed at offers over £1 million by DM...
BT announces plans for multi-million pound office build in Dundee
BT has announced plans to develop a multi-million pound contact centre in Dundee which it says will employ around 1,000 people.
To be located at...
Edinburgh firm to help shape future of Britain’s railways
AN Edinburgh-based architectural practice has won a competition to shape Britain's future railways.
Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced 7N...
Demolition work to signal start of £5m modern homes development in Largs
WORK is set to get underway on the £5 million build of modern homes for older people at St Colm's Place in Largs.
The North...
Family baker to open first ‘drive-thru’ facility at business estate
A family-owned baker is set to open its first ‘drive-thru’ outlet at Hillington Park, with work on the £1 million building underway.
The construction contract...
Fourth Build Lanarkshire programme helping local construction firms win work
BUILD Lanarkshire, the online programme which guides local construction businesses on how to win new work from public sector and Scotland’s Tier One building...
Progress continues on £12m Arbroath flood protection scheme
PROGRESS is continuing on the £12 million Arbroath flood protection scheme with 'significant' operations set to commence.
The works, by Morrison Construction, will take place...
University student helps oil and gas firm cut PPE waste
A University of Strathclyde student has helped a global oil and gas firm cut waste by repurposing its old personal protective equipment (PPE).
Employing over...
Proposed East Lothian development could create 600 construction and supply chain jobs
PERSIMMON Homes has submitted a planning application for the build of 197 new homes at Blindwells on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
If approved, it would...
CMAL completes Tiree pierhead works
CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has completed final snagging works at Tiree Ferry Terminal following completion of pierhead repairs in December last year.
Engineers were...
Engineering firm introduces ten mental health first aiders to business
A Glasgow-headquartered engineering firm has introduced ten mental health first aiders to support staff.
The move by Edwin James Group has seen a range of...
Balerno High refurbishment project gathers pace
A refurbishment project at Balerno High School in Edinburgh is gathering pace, with Arc-Tech providing support to main contractor Maxi Construction.
A £3.3 million contract...
Electrical trade associations urge members to plan ahead amidst materials shortage
SELECT and the ECA has issued joint alerts to members warning them about extended delays in acquiring materials due to shortages.
The advice by the...
Construction worker reveals his own struggles in a bid to help others
A self-employed builder and broadcaster has spoken out on the need for mental health support and awareness in construction while revealing his own struggles.
The...
