New graphic helps public understand essential construction work
A new infographic has been unveiled, which aims to provide clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key...
Construction charity to offer free online wellbeing workshops
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity will be hosting a series of free online mental health training workshops later this month.
The initiative has been designed...
Malcolm Group concludes ‘largest’ Scottish lockdown industrial deal
CANMOOR has announced that Malcolm Group has agreed terms for 67,000 sq ft of warehouse space at Westway Park in Renfrew - representing the largest lockdown industrial deal...
Certification providers to help develop future strategy
SELECT, the trade body for the electrical industry in Scotland, has announced it has joined with other certification scheme providers to work with the...
Maxi secures contract at Livingston campus
MAXI Construction has been awarded a contract by West Lothian Council for Phase 3 and 4 works at Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston.
The works...
70 sheds delivered free to vulnerable people in Greater Glasgow
A manufacturer of garden sheds has delivered 70 small Shopping Sheds free of charge to vulnerable people throughout the Greater Glasgow area.
Most were delivered...
Historic Environment Scotland repurposes its technology to produce PPE
HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has repurposed technology at its national conservation centre to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) visors for NHS staff.
The Engine Shed...
Interserve to convert hotels into isolation centres
INTERSERVE has landed a contract to convert three hotels into Covid-19 isolation centres to accommodate patients who are recovering from the virus.
The work follows...
Nicola Sturgeon doubtful of construction restarting as lockdown review approaches
NICOLA Sturgeon has said that, as it stands, it will 'not be possible' to lift the current lockdown regulations come the review date of...
Scottish plant owners seek answers over reopening of sites
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Scottish Government seeking answers to why the construction industry north of the border is...
RICS urges Scottish Government to re-examine commercial property use classes
THE Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has urged the Scottish Government to re-examine commercial property use classes to aid flexibility of use going...
Central Building Contractors (Glasgow) Limited enters administration
CENTRAL Building Contractors (Glasgow) Limited has entered administration, following 'challenging trading conditions' in the construction industry and reduced margins, contract disputes and delays in...
Sweco announces Edinburgh-based active travel team
SWECO has announced it has brought together experts from across its transport business as part of a new active travel team, based in Edinburgh,...
Construction manager set to launch free online mental health workshops for the industry
A construction manager is set to launch a series of free virtual mental health and personal development workshops for those in the construction industry.
“The...
Facade specialist to recommence operations on May 4
CUMBERNAULD-based facade specialist MSP (Scotland) has announced it will recommence operations from Monday May 4, providing materials to construction projects in England.
The firm said...
Scottish Conservative leader wants housebuilding sites to reopen
THE leader of the Scottish Conservatives has said that the SNP 'has' to allow the housebuilding industry to return to work under new conditions,...
Construction sector offered free support to aid communication during lockdown period
A Glasgow-based communications agency has revealed it is helping its construction industry clients and contacts communicate more effectively during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Perceptive Communicators has...
Housing association begins new chapter with book project
LOREBURN Housing Association has announced plans to give children across Dumfries and Galloway a free book each month until their fifth birthday after signing...
£10m active travel infrastructure initiative launched
THE Scottish Government has announced it will fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes,...
Architects launch virtual work experience for pupils during lockdown
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro (HFM) has launched a virtual work experience portal for secondary school pupils missing out on placements with the architecture firm because...
