“Open and engaging” culture earns Saint-Gobain top employer accolade
Saint-Gobain has been named as a top employer in the UK for the sixth year running, and in Ireland for a third consecutive year.
The...
Scots practice recognised for Singapore hospice project
A Glasgow-based architectural practice has been recognised for its work on a Singapore hospice project.
Keppie Design's collaboration with local firm, New Space Architects, has...
Bell to deliver Johnstone retail park development
BELL Building Projects has been appointed main contractor to develop Paton’s Mill Retail Park in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
4th Developments, owners of the former shoelace mill site,...
Elgin pupils learn valuable skills on design task
A team of S3 pupils from Elgin Academy have triumphed in Robertson’s annual design challenge.
A competition called ‘Climbers’ Retreat’ tasked the youngsters with designing...
CCG invests in the future with new trainee intake
CCG has announced a significant intake of new trainees for 2018 as part of the firm's commitment to new entrants.
The CCG Group has 600...
Councillors back new West Lothian development
PLANS for a new 266-home development in Livingston have been approved by West Lothian Council.
Councillors voted in favour of plans lodged by Dundas Estates...
Commercial development marks Shawfair milestone
THE new town of Shawfair, which has been described as the biggest urban expansion near Edinburgh in modern times, has reached another milestone with...
Site manager to the ‘four’ with another award win
A Mactaggart & Mickel Homes site manager has been awarded a NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme Award for the fourth time.
Stuart Gillespie, site manager...
Modern methods advised to meet housing targets
AN Auchterarder-based construction firm believes the nation’s housebuilders should look to modern construction methods to help meet the Scottish Government’s plans to deliver 50,000...
Behavioural science helps bring ‘realism’ back into construction
AN Edinburgh-based organisation is using behavioural science insights to help construction firms improve their business performance and create safer, happier workplaces.
Sodak was founded by...
Scottish construction firms face bigger fines in 2018
SCOTTISH construction firms could potentially face bigger fines for health and safety breaches than ever before in 2018.
That’s the view of Malcolm Gunnyeon, a...
Consultant calls for industry task force and construction regulator
A leading consultant has claimed “urgent action” is needed to help resolve some of the issues currently engulfing the construction industry.
Len Bunton, a past...
Carillion demise intensifies calls to protect SMEs
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors (SEC) Group Scotland has called for a three-pronged approach to help protect SMEs in the construction sector in future following...
Union voices fears that ex-Carillion workers will have pay slashed
THE Unite union has urged the government to ensure that former Carillion workers don't have their pay and conditions cut when they are transferred...
Green light for £40m Queensferry High School
PLANNING permission has been approved for a new 1,200-capacity £40 million Queensferry High School.
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the team delivering it will...
Union calls for improved welfare facilities on construction sites
NEW research has revealed almost one in five construction sites don't have provision for separate male and female toilet facilities.
A survey of over 3,500...
Scots housebuilder helps new homeowners go electric
A Scottish housebuilder is doing its bit for the environment by installing cabling for electric car charging points in new houses.
Springfield Properties said it...
Glasgow firm outlines ‘ambitious’ expansion plans
GLASGOW-based manufacturer Rearo Laminates has announced work has started to extend its HQ to accommodate 'ambitious' growth plans.
The company, which makes bathroom and kitchen wall panels,...
Union wants tougher laws around wind farm working
UNITE Scotland has called for tougher laws relating to wind farm working after a 74-year-old worker died in East Ayrshire after becoming stranded in...
CALA site manager in contention for national award
AN Edinburgh-based site manager has been shortlisted for one of the UK housebuilding industry’s top awards.
Neal Toland, former site manager at CALA's Ten Brunswick...
