NASC and CISRS recruit for new head of training and education
NATIONAL Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have started the recruitment process for a new head of training...
Hochtief secures major North Lanarkshire Council infrastructure contract
HOCHTIEF has secured a major North Lanarkshire Council contract to deliver improvement, maintenance, and investment work across the region's roads, footpath, and bridge networks.
The...
Report warns power challenges pose ‘substantial’ hurdles for offshore wind sector
NEW research has revealed that 'persistent' power challenges pose 'substantial' hurdles for the offshore wind industry.
The Race to Renewables report, authored by energy solutions specialist Aggreko,...
Fears new proposals could add to Scotland’s housing crisis
RETTIE has revealed its concerns that Scottish Government proposals for a 'strict' rent control system managed by local authorities could add to Scotland's housing...
First properties set to be launched at Campion Homes’ new Perthshire development
THE first six properties at Campion Homes' new Strathmore Meadows development in Meigle are set to go on sale as the firm prepares to...
Hamilton-headquartered luxury kitchen specialist expands into Livingston
LUXURY Kitchen specialist, Silver Birch Interiors, has purchased a showroom in Livingston.
Signalling a strategic move into the east of Scotland for the Hamilton-headquartered business,...
New campaign looks to ensure workplace mental health injuries are better recognised
A corporate psychologist is spearheading a new campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related incidents to be treated with the same import...
Build of £4.3bn subsea electricity link between Scotland and England underway
WORK is underway on the creation of a £4.3 billion subsea electricity link between Scotland and England.
Simultaneous groundbreaking ceremonies were held in Peterhead and...
Arc-Tech apprentice earns top SNIPEF award
ROSS Stewart, a trade apprentice with building services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland), has won the SNIPEF ‘Best Apprentice Plumber’ award for Glasgow Clyde College 2024.
The...
‘Rare’ Edinburgh development opportunity brought to market
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is bringing to market a 'rare' development opportunity just off Leith Walk in Edinburgh.
The 1.5-acre site is situated on the north-east...
Awards ceremony celebrates heritage skills in Scotland
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has celebrated the success of its apprentices, trainees and craft fellows at the organisation's annual awards ceremony.
The charity and heritage...
Builders and homeowners tipped to benefit from new retrofit scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced it has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to...
Muir Group announces new contract wins and expands portfolio
MUIR Group has announced a series of new contract wins and developments as the year-end approaches.
Muir Construction has secured repeat build contracts with Abrdn...
Morris & Spottiswood reports highest turnover in near 100-year history
MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported the company's highest turnover in its almost 100-year history, rising 25% to £128 million in 2023.
Part of the Morris...
Network Rail looks to help snakes continue to thrive on lineside
NETWORK Rail has released a new short film detailing how it is helping adders, and other reptilian and amphibian wildlife, thrive on habitats along...
Keepmoat appoints new senior land and partnerships manager
KEEPMOAT has announced the appointment of Jamie Doran as senior land and partnerships manager to head up the Scottish arm of the business.
In the...
Tens of thousands of engineers to work on major rail projects this Christmas
TENS of thousands of railway engineers are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas to improve the UK's rail network.
Network Rail said that the festive period...
Scottish Government to invest £100m in mid-market rent builds
THE Scottish Government has announced that it is to support the build of 2,800 mid-market homes with an investment of £100 million.
Announced as part...
Thorntonhall railway bridge to be upgraded
NETWORK Rail is to begin work on the upgrade of the railway bridge at Peel Road in Thorntonhall on October 5.
Engineers will raise the...
Kingdom Group appoints new finance director
LESLEY Janes has been appointed finance director at the Kingdom Group, the Fife-based affordable housing and care provider.
A qualified chartered accountant with 15 years...
