Contractor retains Gold standard for investment in young people
THE CCG Group has announced it has retained Gold standard Investors in Young People accreditation.
The contractor said youth employment and creating opportunities is a...
Builders’ merchant welcomes sales growth recognition
MKM Building Supplies has been placed at number 38 in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 League Table, which ranks Britain's top-performing, private mid-market...
Milestone reached in £28m Castlebrae High project
THE replacement £28 million Castlebrae High School project has achieved contract close, hub South East has announced.
Although advance works began on site in October,...
Research reveals pressures of business leaders in ‘rapidly changing world’
A new study has highlighted the strain that increased competition, political uncertainty and greater scrutiny is having on UK business leaders.
Research of 1,000 workplaces...
Paisley contractor secures place on CCS framework
CLARK Contracts has announced it has been appointed to Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) new collaborative construction framework.
The framework can be used by both central...
Builder’s community fund boosts Uddingston nursery
MACTAGGART & Mickel has revealed its Building Communities Fund has contributed £1,000 to the Laburnum Family Learning Centre in Uddingston to help fund new...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre launches future skills strategy
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has unveiled its Future Skills Strategy with the aim of helping to inspire future generations of construction workers.
Building on...
Latest output stats show ‘dreary’ month for construction
CONSTRUCTION output fell by 2.3% in October 2019 - the largest monthly fall since January 2018 when it fell by 2.6%, according to the...
Union warns construction workers face ‘poverty’ in retirement as pension policy slammed
FEWER than one in four construction workers have a workplace pension, a Unite the Union freedom of information (FOI) request has found.
The figures obtained...
Ashwood Scotland event raises funds for charity
THE Ashwood Scotland Foundation has raised £7,600 at its annual charity ball.
Held this year at the Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn, the cash will benefit...
Construction charity raises record amount at annual lunch
A record £250,000 has been at this year’s Lighthouse Construction Industry’s charity lunch.
A capacity crowd gathered at the Westminster Park Plaza Hotel in London...
Organisers hail ‘incredible’ response to Winter Warmer Appeal
THREE times the amount of clothing compared to last year has been raised by hub West Scotland in their 2019 Winter Warmer Appeal.
In collaboration...
Edinburgh Napier to establish new technology lab
EDINBURGH Napier University has been granted equipment and software by California-based Trimble to establish a new technology lab for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).
The...
Interserve sites embark on ‘safety stand down’ event
INTERSERVE Construction offices and sites have participated in a global safety stand down to highlight workplace safety.
Employees, members of the supply chain and customers...
Charity golf day brings Christmas cheer to Grassmarket Community Project
HUB South East has handed over a cheque for £20,000 to the Grassmarket Community Project following a charity golf day held earlier in the...
Timber fire doors improve safety at Leith flats
CCG has installed a range of new timber fire doors to two towers in the centre of Leith on behalf of the City of...
Brewster Bros celebrate double award success
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros is celebrating a double success at The Herald Family Business Awards 2019.
The firm won the the Business Innovation Award for the...
Robertson director presented with Industry Excellence accolade
RAYMOND More, business development director for Robertson Northern, has been presented with an Industry Excellence award at the Highland Construction and Property Dinner.
Nominated for his...
Glasgow-based construction firm to the ‘four’ at awards ceremony
GLASGOW construction business City Building was honoured in four categories at the recent Hr NETWORK National Awards.
The firm won awards for Organisational Development of...
Hardies strengthens team in the west with acquisition of Allan & Hanel
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based Allan & Hanel chartered surveyors.
The move is part of the firm's strategy to...
