Housebuilder takes on new apprentices as part of ‘grow your own’ approach
TULLOCH Homes has shown its commitment to local recruitment and training by appointing six new apprentices.
The housebuilder said the new recruits will increase apprentice...
Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model
ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership.
Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...
Housebuilder makes swift response to help support wildlife
BARRATT developments is investing in 'swift bricks' in Edinburgh to support local wildlife.
The capital was identified by the Royal Society for the Protection of...
Oscrete confirms trio of new appointments
CONCRETE admixtures specialist Oscrete has announced that Karen Burke, territory manager for Scotland and the north, will assume the role of acting regional sales manager...
Commercial property sales fall sharply in Scotland
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has released new figures which show that Scottish commercial property sales fell in value by 21% in Q1 2019,...
Construction output increases, but challenges remain
THE latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on construction output have provided more 'encouraging' news for the sector.
Construction output increased by 0.4% in...
Perth pupils create ‘homes for the future’ as part of Robertson partnership
PUPILS from Perth Grammar School recently got a taste of house designing after creating a village of ‘homes for the future’ as part of...
New homes poised to transform derelict Bellshill site
DERELICT land in Bellshill will soon be transformed into 24 new affordable homes for Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) after the firm appointed regeneration...
Housebuilder looks to champion positive mental wellbeing
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is backing a programme to promote positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
The firm is supporting the work of...
New finance director appointed at Cruden Group
EUAN Haggerty has been appointed group finance director at the Cruden Group.
Euan, a chartered accountant and associate member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers,...
Scots youngsters get lessons in traditional building skills
SECONDARY school pupils got to sample traditional building skills recently at a special event outside the Scottish Parliament.
The event - part of Construction Scotland’s...
Maxi Group announces ‘record’ turnover in 2018 financial results
THE Maxi Group of companies has reported a 14% rise in turnover, from £74.2 million to a record £85.1 million, in its 2018 financial...
FMB Scotland Master Builder Award winners revealed
THIRTEEN awards were handed out at the FMB Scotland Master Builder Awards, held at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh this week.
Winners included Bridge...
Going for Gold: Edinburgh office fit-out earns national award
EAST Kilbride-based Scotwood Interiors is celebrating after the firm's collaboration with HK Surveying and Design won a top national prize for the fit-out of...
Morgan Sindall lands £64m double education deal in Ayrshire
MORGAN Sindall Construction has been awarded two education contracts in Ayrshire worth a combined £64 million.
The contractor has been appointed by hub South West and...
Trade body unveils ‘strong new identity’
HOMES for Scotland has unveiled a new logo, which the trade body says reflects the 'overarching purpose' of its new five-year strategy and the...
Cambuslang poised to welcome hundreds of new homes
DEMOLITION work has started in Cambuslang, which will pave the way for hundreds of new homes at the East Whitlawburn Regeneration Project.
South Lanarkshire Council and...
EAU invests in low-emission vehicles
ENERGY Assets Utilities (EAU) is investing heavily in a new fleet of low-emission vehicles to support utility network construction at residential and commercial developments...
Aye, robot: workers trial innovative exosuit on Forth Bridges
AMEY is trialling an innovative robotic exosuit with operatives working on Scotland’s Forth Bridges, with the aim of reducing the risks posed by manual...
Low interest loans boost for university upgrades
SCOTTISH universities are being offered low interest loans for capital upgrades and projects.
The Scottish Government has allocated £60 million towards the Scottish Funding Council’s...
