SNIPEF reappointed to run Approved Certifier of Construction Scheme
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has announced it has been advised by the Scottish Government that it has been re-appointed to...
Glasgow housebuilder gets green light to deliver 36-home development
GLASGOW-based housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has been granted permission to develop 36 homes for social rent in Ibrox on behalf of housing association Home...
Covid-19 forces delay to new smoke alarm regulations
THE Scottish Government is to delay new regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by 12 months.
The impact of Covid-19 was cited as the...
Work starts on build of ‘iconic’ structure in Glasgow
WORK has commenced on the build of a new £12 million bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow.
Mackenzie Construction is leading the...
Big-hearted Glasgow shed manufacturer steps in to help local organisations
A Glasgow shed manufacturer has come to the rescue of a nursery and a local charity with donations which will allow them to keep...
Scotland’s first community-owned passivhaus welcomes tenants
THREE families have moved into Scotland’s first community-owned passivhaus, developed by Nith Valley LEAF Trust (NVLT) in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Small Communities...
Thousands of construction workers potentially missing out on tax refunds
A tax consultant has claimed thousands of UK construction workers could potentially not realise they could be owed a tax refund this year due...
Pitched roofing manufacturer highlights merchant growth
PITCHED roofing specialist Russell Roof Tiles has revealed the business is experiencing a 15% rise in customer growth in the builders’ merchants sector.
This includes new...
Early career professionals sought for Future Leaders’ Forum
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is looking for early career professionals and students with 'drive, ambition and determination' to join a new Built Environment Future...
Aggregate Industries appoints new Spadeoak MD
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed a new MD for Spadeoak, its specialist contracting business.
Victoria Smith, who has been with Aggregate Industries for...
£8.5m Glasgow planned maintenance project set to begin
CCG Asset Management has been appointed to lead a multi-million pound planned maintenance project on behalf of Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA) to the...
Shepherd launches online commercial property auction platform
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has launched a new platform for online commercial property auctions.
The feature offers both ‘Live Broadcast’ virtual auction room sales and a...
Plans lodged for build of 1,800 homes on West Lothian poultry farm
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of 1,800 homes at a poultry farm complex in West Lothian.
Elan Homes (Scotland) is behind the proposals,...
Employment experts to advise on redundancies and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Firm awarded major contract for modular Covid-19 testing buildings
OFFSITE construction firm, Premier Modular (Premier), has been awarded a major contract to provide modular buildings for 25 Covid-19 testing sites across the UK.
The...
Update given on progress of £14.3m ferry terminal redevelopment
THE £14.3 million redevelopment of Tarbert Ferry Terimnal on the Isle of Harris is making good progress following a 12-week construction shut down caused...
Face coverings to become mandatory in workplace canteens
THE wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory in workplace canteens, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
From Friday October 16, face coverings...
Construction firms had highest uptake of Scotland’s £2.9 billion Covid-19 support
CONSTRUCTION firms had one of the highest uptakes of the £2.9 billion UK Government funding made available to businesses in Scotland amidst the Covid-19...
BESA publishes new Covid-19 guidance
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has published new guidance to help engineering and constructions firms ensure their staff are safe amidst the Covid-19...
University of Stirling strikes Norwegian partnership for new project
THE University of Stirling has partnered with the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) in a bid to develop better understandings of heritage...
