Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
Morrison lands research facility extension project
MORRISON Construction is currently delivering the extension of the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC).
The centre of excellence for manufacturing and engineering...
Aberdeen event to provide advice on looking after older buildings
AN event is to be held in Aberdeen to provide owners and occupiers of historic buildings with renovation advice.
Surveyors, architects, construction professionals, students and...
German investment into Scotland keeps on flowing
THE weak pound and good yields available in Scotland are helping to fuel inward investment from Europe - particularly Germany - it has been...
Five Moray schools to benefit from upgrade works
MORRISON Construction has been appointed main contractor to deliver upgrade works on five schools for Moray Council.
The council is spending £2.2 million on new...
New Leith development to offer ‘modern twist’ on Edinburgh colonies
A traditional style of home has been given a 'modern twist' at a new development at Leith’s waterfront.
CALA Homes (East) announced it is offering...
RTPI urges ‘new approach’ to Scottish infrastructure funding
THE Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland is urging a new approach to infrastructure, based on long-term factors beyond the economy.
It its written response...
Morrison gets to work on Inverness city centre homes
MORRISON Construction has started work on the Wyvern House development for The Highland Council and Highland Housing Alliance in Inverness city centre.
A total of...
Thousands of new homes ‘could miss out’ on ultrafast broadband, warns Openreach
DIGITAL network operator Openreach has warned developers that thousands of new homes in Scotland ‘could miss out’ on ultrafast broadband.
Over 60 Scottish housebuilders heard...
Balfour Beatty scoops Scots ‘Inclusive Workplace’ accolade
BALFOUR Beatty picked up the 2019 ‘Inclusive Workplace’ employer award at the Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) awards.
The award, presented by business minister Jamie...
Poignant Kenyan housebuilding project complete
AN 18-strong team led by Homes for Scotland (HFS) has built a home for an 84-year old widow and her orphaned grandchildren in Kenya,...
Plans submitted for new Glasgow homes
DEVELOPERS behind a £90 million mixed-tenure project in Glasgow say plans to build more than 600 new homes in the city have moved a step...
Construction begins on new supermarket near Stonehaven
FM Group has announced work is underway at its new 40,364 sq ft supermarket on the Ury Estate site, just outside Stonehaven
Developers were granted...
Lovell’s Scottish division retains gold customer satisfaction rating
LOVELL Homes has announced its Scottish division has received a gold rating for a second consecutive year in an independent customer satisfaction survey of...
Sweco UK grows with MLM Group acquisition
ENGINEERING, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK has acquired MLM Group, creating a combined business with a turnover topping £108 million, 1,340 employees and...
SES appointed to landmark University of Glasgow development
SES Engineering Services (SES) has landed a role on the £90 million learning hub project for the University of Glasgow.
The firm was appointed by main...
Toolbox Talks Tour to kick-off in Edinburgh
THE SELECT Toolbox Talks Tour 2019 will visit twelve Scottish venues ranging from the Islands to the Borders.
Aimed at electrical professionals, the tour will address...
CMS launches new trade division with East Kilbride factory
CMS has opened a factory in East Kilbride to host a new division dedicated to trade PVCu windows and doors.
CMS Trade is operating from the...
Construction begins at mixed-use Fountainbridge development
CONSTRUCTION of a new mixed-use development on the site of the former Fountain Brewery in Fountainbridge is underway.
Named ‘New Fountainbridge’ by developer Vastint Hospitality,...
Nominations sought for Scotland’s top apprentice
NOMINATIONS for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards are now open.
The awards, which are delivered by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), are now in their 18th year....
