Bellway Homes launches new trainee manager scheme
A school leaver has become the first person to begin Bellway Homes’ new trainee manager scheme.
Morgan Lindsay began the programme whilst still attending Dalziel...
Robertson appointed to North West medium value framework
ROBERTSON Construction has been appointed to England’s North West Construction Hub’s (NWCH) medium value framework.
Established in 2009, NWCH is a response to Central Government’s...
German firm to supply Crossdykes wind turbines
NORDEX Group has been contracted for the installation of ten N133/4.8 turbines at the Muirhall Energy-operated Crossdykes windfarm near Lockerbie.
The construction of the turbines...
Scots charities boosted by hub annual golf event
A number of Scottish charities have benefited from the second annual hub South West charity golf event.
More than 90 players representing 26 companies from...
Planners committed to playing key role in environmental strategy
RTPI Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to involving planners in its drive to deliver a zero carbon target by 2045.
In the Programme...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Study finds construction workers put their lives at risk by ignoring alarms
HIGH rise construction workers are ‘risking their lives’ by not treating evacuation alarms seriously enough, according to new research.
Researchers from the University of Greenwich,...
Builder’s merchant launches new Aberdeen branch
MKM Building Supplies has opened a new branch in Aberdeen, creating 20 jobs in the process.
The 3.2-acre location with a 26,000 square foot warehouse...
Newton Mearns primary and nursery school completed on time
BAM Construction recently handed over the £15 million Maidenhill Primary School and Nursery in Newton Mearns to East Renfrewshire Council ahead of the new...
Handle with care: site bosses advised over guard dogs
CONSTRUCTION bosses have been advised to only employ properly qualified dog handlers to help secure sites.
A 2017 survey by the Chartered Institute of Building...
Planning permission approved for Castlebrae High
THE green light has been given to a new 700-pupil (potentially rising to 1,200) capacity secondary school in the heart of Craigmillar.
The City of...
Glasgow set for UN conference on city living
GLASGOW is set to host a United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) conference on City Living.
Taking place from September 11-13, the conference is...
Scottish Property Awards to return to Edinburgh
ORGANISERS of the Scottish Property Awards have announced the annual event will return to Edinburgh in 2020 for the first time in three years.
Taking...
Robertson strengthens residential team with trio of senior appointments
ROBERTSON has announced three senior appointments to its Residential Group business.
The new recruits include new CEO John Low, who will be tasked with growing the company...
New Broom: work begins on £13m Edinburgh primary school
MORGAN Sindall has started work on a £13 million project to build a new primary school in south east Edinburgh.
Procured through the council’s City...
CMS Window Systems appoints new chairman
LOUIS Eperjesi has been appointed chairman at CMS Window Systems.
The former Tyman plc CEO has three decades of director-level experience and his background in...
Scottish Government give update on Ferguson Marine shipyard
THE Scottish Government has opened the door to discussion with parties interested in a commercial future for the Ferguson Marine shipyard.
Economy secretary, Derek Mackay,...
Contractor brings community benefits to Ayrshire
CCG has revealed the business has invested £38,000 in community projects across Ayrshire since 2018 and created a number of employment and educational opportunities.
The...
Hugh Stirling shortlisted for prestigious business accolade
REFURBISHMENT, fit-out and shop fitting specialist Hugh Stirling Ltd has been shortlisted for a major accolade at the Glasgow Business Awards.
The company has been nominated...
Contractor embarks on charity rowing challenge
MORRISON Construction employees, clients and supply chain partners are embarking on a five-day rowing challenge to raise cash for charity.
Participants are rowing 1,770 miles...
