Bridge project underway in Dumfries
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on The Bridge - the third of the Dumfries Learning Town projects.
Planning approval was granted in March and the partnership of Dumfries...
Invest in apprenticeships and everybody will win
By Dr Graham Paterson, executive director, City Building
IMAGINE how much your business could save if you didn’t have to undertake an expensive recruitment process...
Mix of issues poses serious industry test
THE combination of Brexit and an ambitious national infrastructure programme is set to present a major health and safety challenge to the construction industry.
That’s...
Customised electrical safety course in the offing
A new "customised" SQA course is set to be introduced in electrical safety in Scotland.
The course is being launched by SELECT, the campaigning trade body...
“Challenging” north east market hits Stewart Milne profits
STEWART Milne Group has announced a drop in turnover and operating profit following "challenging" market conditions in Scotland's north east, with the downturn in the oil...
MSP hears of Highland construction projects
Maree Todd, the SNP MSP for the Highlands and Islands region, recently visited Kier Construction’s Highland base to hear about the local projects the...
Edinburgh site labourer receives “hero” accolade
A site labourer at Urban Union’s Pennywell development in Edinburgh has been chosen as a Considerate Constructors Scheme Hero.
Scheme Heroes is an initiative that shines...
Professional services consultancy celebrates “significant” contract win
A "significant" contract win has cemented growth at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff. The professional services and engineering consultancy has secured a place on the renewal...
Aberdeen-based housebuilder gets 5 star rating
STEWART Milne Homes has been awarded a 5 star customer satisfaction rating.
The Aberdeen-headquartered housebuilder has been honoured by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) with the independent industry accolade,...
Creative project shines a light on Edinburgh construction site
GRAPHIC design students have helped brighten up an Edinburgh building site after teaming up with a construction firm.
30 first year students at Edinburgh Napier have been...
Deserving causes benefit from Esh community scheme
AN Edinburgh radio station for adults on the autistic spectrum, a West Lothian refuge for women and children made homeless due to domestic abuse and...
Attention to detail pays off for retirement housebuilder
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone’s Scotland team is celebrating after the firm retained its five star customer satisfaction rating for a record twelfth consecutive year.
The five...
New partnership aims to boost work on traditional buildings
THE CITB has teamed up with the Scottish Government’s Historic Environment Scotland, Historic England and the Welsh Historic Environment Service (Cadw) to help boost heritage...
RIAS Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the shortlist for its 2017 awards.
The judging panel for this year's 27-strong list includes...
Queensferry Crossing opening delayed
THE Queensferry Crossing has been delayed once again, with the opening now expected by the end of August this year.
The Forth Road Crossing Bridge Constructors...
Sector confidence “steady” but builders call for stability
SCOTTISH builders have called for "greater certainty" as new figures reveal confidence in the sector has remained steady at PLUS 2 for a third...
Scots regeneration firm becomes CCS Client Partner
URBAN Union has vowed to help raise standards and improve the image of the construction sector after becoming a Client Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
The...
Girvan leisure centre delivered ahead of schedule
HUB South West has handed over a new £5.4 million community leisure centre in Girvan.
The Quay Zone was completed ahead of schedule, and will be operated by South...
Scots projects earn Robertson awards recognition
ROBERTSON Group has received a record number of accolades at the National Site Awards.
In total, 15 Robertson projects - 13 of which are in Scotland -...
Offsite manufacturing boosts townhouse development
CCG has completed a "stunning" new residential development for NOAH in Glasgow’s west end.
The project comprises six contemporary townhouses by Hoskins Architect, each of which has...
