AECC energy centre project heating up
WORK is gathering pace at the energy centre at the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
As thousands of people gather in the city to attend...
Work underway on new Coatbridge council homes
A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of construction of new council homes in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.
Based on the site of the former Old...
Safety issues on the agenda at national construction conference
A national construction industry conference has explored key safety issues affecting the sector.
The Association for Project Safety's (APS) annual conference, held in Cardiff, arguably...
First Minister announces plans for a National Investment Bank
A Scottish National Investment Bank will be created to take a "new approach" on capital investment, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced as part...
Site milestone for Considerate Constructors Scheme
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), which aims to improve the image of the construction sector, has announced it has registered its 100,000th site.
The CCS...
“Record” number of Scots pupils engage with skills initiative
AN employability programme aimed at giving youngsters an introduction to the world of work has reached a "record" number of Scottish pupils.
Esh Border Construction...
SELECT Awards finalists named
THE finalists have been announced for this year's SELECT Awards, which take place in Glasgow on October 13.
Categories include Contractor of the Year, Apprentice...
SQUAD goals: scarf product “perfect” for construction sites
AN Aberdeen-based social enterprise is manufacturing a scarf it believes is the “perfect accessory” for construction sites.
Social Stuff is the creator of the SQUAD,...
Leading QS slams cost-cutting culture
ONE of Scotland’s most experienced quantity surveyors has lamented the way in which the construction industry has allowed itself to become “cost and fee...
SEC Group Scotland calls for a construction regulator
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors (SEC) Group Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to appoint a construction regulator to oversee compliance in public sector...
Robertson Timber celebrates “record” Q3 contracts haul
ROBERTSON Timber Engineering has secured over £13 million worth of work in Q3 of 2017 following the expansion of the firm’s sales team, the...
HFS boss scoops top CEO prize at Scottish Women’s Awards
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) boss Nicola Barclay has won the CEO of the Year accolade at the Scottish Women’s Awards.
Approaching her second year as chief...
End of the CITB would be “devastating”, union warns
THE UK's largest construction union is urging firms to "seriously consider" before voting to end the industry's current training levy and plunging the future...
Queensferry Crossing sees “unprecedented” demand since opening
The Queensferry Crossing has seen an “unprecedented” demand since opening early this morning (August 30).
The bridge opened for business just prior to 3am and...
Construction sector’s cash flow problems “unsustainable”
THE current cash flow problems in the construction industry are “unsustainable”, according to the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group.
The organisation, which represents SMEs in...
Community spirit shines through in CALA bursary initiative
20 charities across three regions in the west of Scotland are to receive support from the CALA Homes (West) community bursary initiative.
The housebuilder announced...
Queensferry Crossing set to open to traffic
The Queensferry Crossing will open to traffic on Wednesday 30 August.
Final preparations are now underway for the opening of the bridge, which has been...
Four in the frame for dualling contract
TRANSPORT Scotland has named a four-strong shortlist of organisations bidding to construct the next section of the A9 dualling project.
Farrans Construction and Roadbridge Joint...
Sector urged to improve building standards compliance
SCOTTISH construction firms have been urged to make sure they are complying with building standards regulations.
The call has come from Ann O’Connell, a specialist in...
Recruitment specialist benefits from Scottish construction “jobs boom”
CONSTRUCTION recruitment specialist Peace Recruitment has announced that its trades and labour department has doubled in size over the last six months, highlighting that...
