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...
Developer targets further growth in Scotland
DEVELOPER HBD has marked a period of 'significant investment and growth' in Scotland with a new senior appointment and promotion at its Glasgow base.
Matt...
Hardies adds to Inverness team
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed Carla Walker as an associate in its Inverness office.
The chartered building surveyor has experience in a variety of...
Detailed plans submitted for west Edinburgh development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced it has submitted an Approval of Matters specified in Conditions (AMC) application to The City of Edinburgh Council....
‘Groundbreaking’ UWS campus praised by First Minister
SCOTLAND'S First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has praised the £110 million University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus at Hamilton International Technology Park.
Developed by...
Soft landscape works gather pace at new Aberdeen health facility
ABERDEEN-based Landform Ltd teamed up with Johnsons of Whixley Ltd to supply plants and complete the soft landscape contract element of the enabling works...
Moray pupils gain construction careers insight
PUPILS from secondary schools across Moray have been attending construction sector workshops hosted by Moray College UHI.
Developed by Moray Skills Pathway in partnership with...
BTO makes senior appointment to construction team
BTO Solicitors LLP has appointed new partner Fraser Hopkins to its construction team.
Described by BTO as a specialist in risk and construction disputes, Fraser...
High flying husband and wife-run business lands award
DRONE Scotland has been crowned the winner at hub South West’s tenth Building for Growth Awards event.
Based in Uddingston, the company has doubled its...
