Unique construction project aims to raise vital funds for charity
AWARD-winning builder, broadcaster and construction mental health advocate Andy Stevens is embarking on a project to raise £10,000 for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity...
Fife College students embark on new construction careers
TWO Fife College students have started new careers in the construction industry after studying for an HND in quantity surveying.
Nicole King and Todd Fleming...
Management buyout complete at Stirling-based recruitment consultancy
THREE employees of Stirling-based Contract Scotland, the technical and professional recruitment consultancy, have completed a management buyout from its founder, Colin Woodward.
Directors John-Paul Toner,...
South Ayrshire Council appoints contractor for leisure centre build
BAM Construction has been appointed by South Ayrshire Council to deliver a new leisure centre in Ayr.
The local authority said the facility will transform...
Contract awarded for £3.6m Orkney primary school project
CASEY Construction has been awarded a £3.6 million contract to extend and refurbish St Andrews Primary School in Orkney.
The project will allow for an...
Scottish Gov report claims Brexit is threatening devolved matters such as infrastructure funding
A Scottish Government report has claimed that the UK Government is 'taking control' of devolved areas such as infrastructure investment following Brexit.
The report said...
Construction law specialist calls for more protection for consumers over cladding ‘crisis’
A Scottish construction law specialist has warned that consumers need more protection amidst the cladding 'crisis'.
The New Homes Quality Board has recently been formed...
Deal us in: competition joy for Shepherd
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has been named the overall Scottish winner for the second year in a row at the EG Deals Competition.
The firm also...
Housebuilder aims to inspire more women into construction
STEWART Milne Group has marked International Women’s Day by revealing an above construction industry average figure of 18% female representation in the workplace.
The housebuilder said...
Construction accountancy quadruples staff numbers due to ‘soaring’ demand
EMPOWERED By Cloud, a Scottish Cloud-based construction accountancy specialist, has announced it has more than quadrupled its workforce in the last year to meet...
New framework launched for Scottish healthcare projects
HEALTH Facilities Scotland has announced the launch of Frameworks Scotland 3 for delivery of new build, refurbishment and backlog maintenance projects across NHS Scotland.
The...
Contract awarded for construction of £358,000 all-abilities path in Inverness
A £358,000 contract has been awarded to Pat Munro Ltd for the construction of a new all-abilities path at Inshes Park in Inverness.
The Highland...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Thomas & Adamson marks International Women’s Day
AHEAD of International Women’s Day on March 8, Thomas & Adamson has spoken to a number of the firm's female colleagues operating across the business to...
New funding package to boost affordable home projects
HANOVER Scotland will continue the development of up to 60 affordable homes annually after securing a new funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland.
Managing...
PERI expands UK scaffolding offering
PERI has announced an expansion of its UK scaffolding team.
The firm said the 'significant changes' will allow it to offer more comprehensive in-house services...
Behaviour of owners putting some pre-1919 tenements at risk Glasgow Council says
A Glasgow City Council survey of 500 tenement properties built prior to 1919 has revealed that 5% are in a state of serious disrepair.
The...
FMB calls for action on rising material prices and supply chain disruption
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned that a lack of long-term thinking combined with rising material prices and supply chain disruption are 'limiting'...
Organisations team up to promote best practice in roofing specification
NBS, a construction data platform, has announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance...
Edinburgh’s historic Granton Station to be restored as creative hub
THE former Edwardian B-listed Granton Station in Edinburgh is to be restored in a £4.75 million project, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.
Kier...
