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.
Work begins at luxury Glasgow city centre development
Construction work is underway at a new 203-home development in Glasgow city centre.
Land sale set to lead to more Shawfair homes
THE developers behind the new town of Shawfair, near Edinburgh, have sold a 16.1-acre plot of land to housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes.
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CAN-do attitude for new confined spaces division
Structural engineering specialist CAN has announced the launch of a dedicated confined spaces division with a team of specialist technicians, estimators and project management staff.
Contractor to bring Christmas cheer in Queensferry
Morrison Construction has provided £1,000 in sponsorship towards this year's Christmas in Queensferry celebrations.
Barratt site managers to the ‘four’ at national site awards
Four Barratt Homes East Scotland site managers have achieved recognition for their work.
Henry Boot PLC announces new CEO
HENRY Boot PLC has announced Tim Roberts as the construction company’s new chief executive.
Fly-through video released of landmark Glasgow office
CGI footage of what will become Glasgow's largest office building has been released.
