Roadshows to provide Scottish electricians with latest industry developments
Electricians based in Scotland are to get the opportunity to attend a seminar from NICEIC, which will provide information about the latest developments in the sector.
WSP makes senior appointment to Scottish team
WSP has appointed Jonathan Plant as development director (Scotland) for local government within its transport and infrastructure team.
New website and subscription service launched by SBCC
The Scottish Building Contracts Committee (SBCC) has created a new website that offers visitors a range of practical advice and help.
Adding colour to construction with old printer cartridges
A method for recycling remaining toner powder in old printer cartridges into cheaper and more versatile colourant for concrete has been found.
Firm acquires development spaces in East Kilbride
Murphy Property is to extend its portfolio after receiving a seven-figure funding package from the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Norbord appoints new general manager at Inverness mill
Stuart Hendry has been appointed general manager at Norbord Inverness.
Glasgow consultancy invests in larger premises
Pick Everard has appointed a new director and invested in larger premises in Glasgow.
Top ten: Taylor Wimpey site managers achieve award recognition
Ten Taylor Wimpey site managers in Scotland have been recognised with national housebuilding awards.
Quadruple amputee meets construction apprentices ahead of Malawi task
Apprentices from Glasgow-based City Building have met with quadruple amputee, Olivia Giles OBE ahead of a trip to Malawi.
Contractor secures double Highland school project
Morgan Sindall has been chosen to build two new primary schools for The Highland Council, worth a combined £2 million.
Top marks for new energy efficient housing development in Glasgow
The site of a former Glasgow school has been transformed into 45 new affordable homes, with five jobs and two apprenticeships being created in the process.
Cruden Group recruits new batch of apprentices
Cruden Group has welcomed 13 new apprentices aged between 16 and 20, after narrowing down a list of 60 applicants.
Political uncertainty results in ‘grim’ outlook for construction sector
Construction has 'flat lined' with both the public and private sectors adopting a cautious approach due to political uncertainty.
Construction job loss fears voiced over imminent VAT changes
Fifteen construction trade bodies have signed a letter addressed to chancellor Sajid Javid detailing their ‘serious concerns’ over reverse charge VAT changes due to take place on October 1.
Construction fit-out specialist hails ‘record’ order intake
Contract furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor has announced a 'record' order intake, with £12.5 million of orders secured in the last six months.
Paisley contractor reports revenue rise
Clark Contracts has reported a rise in turnover from £72 million to £78 million in its latest accounts.
MP holds talks on subsea tunnel plans
An MP has held discussions over the possibility over linking Harris and Skye with a subsea tunnel, in a move which experts believe could save £300 million over the next 60 years.
Maxi to earn its Corn on Haddington project
Maxi Construction has secured a contract to renovate the Grade B listed Corn Exchange in Haddington.
Uncertainty surrounds future of Edinburgh’s new children’s hospital
Despite being in plans for 14 years, Edinburgh’s new hospital for children and young people still has no known opening date and some have even warned that it may have to be demolished.
Funding package poised to boost delivery of new Fife homes
Fife Housing Group has secured a £65 million funding package to help build 'much-needed' new homes in the area.
