Groundworks firm enters administration
J B Bennett (Contracts) Limited has entered administration, resulting in the loss of 47 jobs.
The North Lanarkshire groundworks contractor provided renovation and refurbishment services...
Urban Union submits plans for more Gorbals homes
URBAN Union has submitted plans for the third phase of an award-winning development in Glasgow's Gorbals area.
The regeneration specialist - part of the Robertson...
New programme tipped to improve training in offsite construction
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC), in collaboration with a network of project partners, is launching a new training programme to boost offsite construction.
The Offsite...
Work-based learning celebrated as Scottish Apprenticeship Week gets underway
SCOTLAND'S business minister Jamie Hepburn marked the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week by meeting Balfour Beatty apprentices at Glasgow's Queen Street Station, which is currently...
Cruden Homes appoints senior land & development manager
CRUDEN Homes has appointed Rory Stephens as senior land & development manager in the east of Scotland.
He will be responsible for focusing on sourcing...
Collaborative approach pays off for Kilmarnock’s HALO project
EMTEC Building Services has announced it is progressing works for client Morrison Construction on the new HALO Hub project in Kilmarnock.
This is the first phase...
Interserve brings in new finance director
INTERSERVE Group Limited has appointed George Restall as the new finance director of its UK construction business.
He will take over from Mark Goldsworthy from...
Glasgow practice lands key role in project to restore fire-hit apartments
GLASGOW-based multidisciplinary practice NIXON has announced it has been appointed to complete reinstatement works at Lancefield Quay following a major fire last December.
The riverside apartments...
Progress made at Glasgow south side development
CCG has revealed that a new housing development in Glasgow's south side is starting to take shape.
The site of the former Hermon Baptist Church...
BAM regional director welcomes growing number of women in construction
A leading contractor has hailed the rise in the number of women showing an interest in careers in the construction industry.
Bruce Dickson, regional director...
Plans lodged for residential-led development in Killearn
CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application with Stirling Council for a residential-led mixed-use development on the former Killearn Hospital site.
The proposals include...
Offsite specialist secures investment boost
OFFSITE specialist the McAvoy Group has announced it has secured a multi-million pound investment from London-based Blantyre Capital.
The cash will be used to support the firm's...
Work experience pupils impress Home Fix Scotland
PUPILS from Inverclyde Academy in Greenock have taken part in work experience with Home Fix Scotland (HFS).
The initiative comes as part of HFS’ commitment...
Scottish Government to introduce environmental watchdog
A watchdog is to be created to ensure there is a compliance with environmental law in Scotland, following the release of a new Scottish...
Miller Homes joins Maidenhill consortium
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Homes has joined CALA Homes (West) and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland as part of the consortium at the community of Maidenhill.
The announcement comes almost...
Construction charity embarks on mountainous challenge
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is encouraging members of the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge later this year.
The charity, which provides...
Contractor celebrates Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company accolade
ISG has been featured as a Sunday Times Best 25 Big Company to work for in 2020.
The contractor said the survey measures workplace engagement...
Engineering firm fined following death of child
SPIE Limited has been fined £160,000 after a child was fatally injured after being trapped between an unsecured pole and fence.
Dumfries Sheriff Court heard...
Scots housebuilder delivers ‘strong’ gross margin improvements
SPRINGFIELD Properties' interim financial results for the six months ended 30 November 2019 have revealed a 5.4% rise in revenues to £79.8 million.
Pre-tax profit...
Research highlights ‘resilience’ of Scottish commercial property market
THE Scottish commercial property market has continued to see a growth in the value of sales, according to new research.
Scottish Property Federation (SPF) analysis...
