Douglas Ross calls for ‘massive’ acceleration of infrastructure to ‘power up’ Scotland
SCOTTISH Conservative party leader Douglas Ross has launched his first policy paper which includes proposals to 'power up' Scotland and rebuild the country's economy.
His...
Legionella dangers highlighted as water systems restart in buildings post-lockdown
TRADE association SNIPEF (Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation) has warned of the dangers of Legionella infection as water systems are restarted in...
CICV Forum to host free webinars to improve construction project awareness
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on...
Trade body announces new safety measures to restart training sessions
TRADE association, SELECT has announced a range of Covid-19 safety measures as it prepares to restart partial training sessions at its HQ outside Edinburgh.
Staggered...
Knowledge Transfer Partnership aims to unlock electrochemical machining benefits
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) researchers are set to help an engineering firm address skills shortages as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
The university will...
Funding support ‘urgently needed’ for Scottish plumbing and heating apprentices
NEW research has highlighted the urgency of the funding support needed for apprentices in the Scottish plumbing and heating sector.
A Scotland-wide SNIPEF (Scotland and Northern...
Graham Construction to build 79 new homes in Kilwinning
HUB South West has announced that the fourth of four new housing projects being developed in partnership with North Ayrshire Council has been agreed.
Both...
Plans submitted for 76-bed student housing project in Edinburgh
HG Developments has submitted plans for a proposed redevelopment of a site in Edinburgh's London Road to deliver a 76-bed Purpose Built Student Accommodation...
Work to start on Port Glasgow nursery extension
WORK will commence shortly on a £2.4 million extension to the Rainbow Family Centre (Park Farm) nursery in Port Glasgow.
The new Park Farm facility...
Barratt praised for effectiveness of safety measures
BARRATT Developments has revealed it has been certified by the British Safety Council for the quality of its Covid-19 policies and procedures.
Following the business...
Work starts to convert ‘unique’ Fife building into apartments
THE conversion of a B-listed building into five self contained apartments has commenced in Kirkcaldy.
Kingdom Housing Association is behind the conversion, with the currently...
School praises Scottish Water for site safety work with pupils
SCOTTISH Water has visited pupils at Ibrox Primary School to ensure they are aware of safety around construction sites while works are carried out...
Webinar to mark halfway point of modern housebuilding project
A webinar is to be hosted to share key insights on the adoption of modern methods in construction.
The event comes as part of the...
CSIC’s i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund to support six new projects
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced it is supporting six new projects through its i-Con Innovation Challenge Fund.
The initiative forms part of CSIC's...
Scotland aims to become world leader in creating net zero emission railways
SCOTTISH Engineering is to create an international 'rail cluster' as part of a new project to make Scotland a world leader in creating greener...
Quarry specialist digs deep for Strathcarron Hospice
QUARRYING and construction materials specialist Tillicoultry Quarries recently surprised Strathcarron Hospice with support for the resurfacing of its road entranceway and car parking facilities.
The...
Over three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers considering retraining
MORE than three quarters of Scots oil and gas workers are considering retraining to join the renewable energy industry, Scottish Renewables has said.
The claim...
Spreadsheet error led to Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children opening delay
A mistake in documentation led to the delay of the opening of the £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, a report...
Plans approved for mixed-use Gorgie Road development
PLANS for a new mixed-use development at Gorgie Road in Edinburgh have been given the green light.
An application by Edinburgh-based Kiltane Developments has been...
Work begins to deliver new affordable homes in Newton Mearns
CONSTRUCTION of 39 new council houses in the Maidenhill area of Newton Mearns is underway.
Taylor Wimpey is building the affordable homes for East Renfrewshire...
