Electric car charge points installed at Perth development
URBAN Union has revealed it is installing electric car charging points at its Muirton Living development in Perth.
By delivering two charging points to the...
Subcontractor specialist announces record apprentice intake
THE Veitchi Group has confirmed its largest ever intake of apprentices, with 12 new recruits making up the Class of 2019.
The move follows the...
MKM attributes Scots growth to ‘stable and resilient’ building sector
MKM Building Supplies Ltd will open five new branches in Scotland within 12 months.
The independent builder’s merchant said the investment follows 'exceptional' financial performance from the...
Loreburn in the frame for hat-trick of Women in Business awards
LOREBURN Housing Association has announced it is the only Scottish organisation to be nominated for a national award celebrating the work of outstanding women.
The...
Glasgow poised to host ‘first of its kind’ homebuying event
ORGANISERS of the inaugural Homebuyer Show Scotland have described the Glasgow event as a 'first of its kind' north of the border.
Due to be...
Scots construction workers attend prostate cancer awareness event
A Scottish cancer charity has visited a team of construction workers to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
Derek Brown, a volunteer from Prostate Scotland, spoke...
Double award joy for Clyde Gateway
CLYDE Gateway is celebrating a double triumph at the Herald Property Awards.
The organisation picked up the Property Team of the Year award, as well...
Brexit uncertainty impacts home improvement plans
A new study has found that Brexit uncertainty has caused a significant number of homeowners to cancel or postpone plans to make improvements to...
Milestone reached in active transport projects
TRANSPORT Scotland has revealed that over 100 new projects designed to increase walking, cycling and shared transport are underway thanks to a multi-million pound...
Scottish surveyors in contention for top mentoring award
TWO Scottish surveyors have been shortlisted for the Mentor of the Year accolade in the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year 2019 awards.
Gemma...
Perthshire pupils offered insight into construction careers
PUPILS from Crieff High School were recently given the opportunity to attend a construction industry insight day, hosted by Perthshire contractor Hadden Group.
Hadden, who...
Two global brands announce Clyde Gateway move
DHL Express and Torishima Service Solutions Europe Ltd (TSSE) are setting up home at Clyde Gateway East Business Park in Glasgow, in a move...
Dundee demolition contractor switches to employee ownership model
DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model.
The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...
Principal contractor names new operations director
MARTIN McColl has been appointed operations director at akp Scotland.
He joins from Ceramic Group Holdings, where he was director of its shopfitting business. Martin...
Edinburgh Marina developer in planning appeal success
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has announced another successful planning appeal with detailed consent granted by the Scottish Government to develop The Moorings, a 100-apartment development...
Green light for Wellington House hotel plan
3DReid has announced that plans to transform Glasgow's B-Listed Wellington House into a boutique hotel have been approved.
The business said the building will be...
Second phase of Caledonian Canal works to begin
SCOTTISH Canals has announced that ‘critical’ lock gate replacement works at Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus are set to commence on October 28.
Funding of...
University of Dundee soil mechanics expert wins engineering award
A University of Dundee lecturer has received an international engineering honour.
Dr Matteo Ciantia, from the University’s school of science and engineering, has been named...
Scottish Government opens low-carbon heating fund
THE Scottish Government has opened a £30 million fund to create low-carbon infrastructure.
Businesses and organisations have been invited to apply for the funding which...
Housing association launches recycled office-flooring scheme
A housing association has launched an innovative new recycled flooring scheme, which will see carpets tiles saved from landfill, refurbished and then offered to...
