Marriot joins executive committee of Aggregate Industries
SIMON Marriott has been appointed MD of concrete products at Aggregate Industries in a move the firm described as a 'strategic decision' to bring...
ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’
ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure.
Mr Westland also stressed the...
Health and Safety Executive warns of ‘inadequate’ face masks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that a 'substantial' number of face masks on the market claiming to be of KN95 standards...
Construction output stats show signs of encouragement
THE latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) report on construction output has revealed that while overall output was flat over a three month period, new...
Builder welcomes improving stability in north east housing sector
CALA Homes (North) has reported a 'strong' first half of 2019, with 25% more homes sold in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire than in the corresponding period...
Trade body gears up for electric car revolution
SELECT, the trade body for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland, is gearing up for the electric vehicle revolution by installing more EV charging points at its...
Funding agreement aims to deliver high value manufacturing to Clyde Gateway
SCOTTISH Enterprise and Clyde Gateway have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at leveraging up to £16 million of support towards a planned...
Permission granted to uncover world’s first international football stadium
PERMISSION has been granted to proceed with an archaeological project in Glasgow to uncover the world's first international football stadium.
The work will take place...
Esh celebrates Scottish contract wins
ESH Border Construction has announced a number of new business wins in Scotland.
The company is part of Esh Group and has enjoyed a "steady pipeline" of work...
Group backs move to exclude poor payers from government contracts
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed an announcement by the UK Cabinet Office of its intention to exclude late payers from government...
New construction zone proves a success at Fife Business Week
INVESTFIFE has successfully concluded its 14th annual Fife Business Week.
In total, Fife Business Week featured 20 events and the participation of 504 businesses and...
Springfield half-year trading ‘in line with expectations’
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced that trading in the first half of the financial year has been in line with management expectations.
In a trading update...
Housing market ‘pauses for breath’
DEMAND for new homes in the UK fell slightly in July, the first monthly decline since January 2013, while the supply of new properties coming...
North Ayrshire Council to invest £10m in regeneration programme
NORTH Ayrshire Council has outlined plans for a £10 million investment in its housing estates.
Pending approval, the programme will see improvement works carried out...
Rail travel returns to East Linton for first time in almost six decades
EAST Linton's new £15 million railway station has welcomed its first passengers today as the town rejoins the rail network after almost six decades.
The...
Historic Glasgow railway bridge finds new home in Brechin
A new permanent home has been found for a historic Glasgow footbridge removed from the city's railway last month.
The 146-year-old 'icon' connected Darnley Road...
Total Bitumen launches ‘enhanced’ online ordering platform
BITUMEN specialist Total UK has announced the launch of a new version of its online ordering platform to simplify the purchasing process and provide greater...
Second Inverness swing bridge nears completion
STAGE two of the Inverness west link project is on track for completion in early April, The Highland Council has said.
The project, led by...
Moray aims for targeted approach in £300m school scheme
A series of drop-in sessions are to take place in Moray, as the area's council looks to ensure its £300 million learning estate strategy...
Grassroots football clubs receive share of £6m for infrastructure projects
A total of 40 grassroots football clubs in Scotland are to receive a share of £6 million in funding from the UK Government to...
