Trade body ‘warmly welcomes’ home completion figures
HOMES for Scotland has 'warmly welcomed' the news that the number of new build homes completed in Scotland rose by 15% last year.
The figures...
Construction employment at lowest level since June 2017
SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation.
Overall performance of the industry north of the...
BAM donates site cabins to Men’s Sheds group
BAM Construction’s site team at Stobhill Hospital has provided Springburn Park Men’s Shed Association with two new cabins after responding to a plea for...
Construction begins on ‘much-needed’ Forres retail units
CONSTRUCTION is underway on three 'much-needed' new retail units in Forres.
The development has been tipped to create an additional 5,500 sq ft of retail...
Research reveals ‘sobering’ reminder of construction gender gap
NEW research has revealed it will take almost 200 years to achieve gender equality in the construction industry at the current rate of growth.
The...
Housebuilder takes on new apprentices as part of ‘grow your own’ approach
TULLOCH Homes has shown its commitment to local recruitment and training by appointing six new apprentices.
The housebuilder said the new recruits will increase apprentice...
Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model
ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership.
Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...
Housebuilder makes swift response to help support wildlife
BARRATT developments is investing in 'swift bricks' in Edinburgh to support local wildlife.
The capital was identified by the Royal Society for the Protection of...
Oscrete confirms trio of new appointments
CONCRETE admixtures specialist Oscrete has announced that Karen Burke, territory manager for Scotland and the north, will assume the role of acting regional sales manager...
Commercial property sales fall sharply in Scotland
THE Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has released new figures which show that Scottish commercial property sales fell in value by 21% in Q1 2019,...
Construction output increases, but challenges remain
THE latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on construction output have provided more 'encouraging' news for the sector.
Construction output increased by 0.4% in...
Perth pupils create ‘homes for the future’ as part of Robertson partnership
PUPILS from Perth Grammar School recently got a taste of house designing after creating a village of ‘homes for the future’ as part of...
New homes poised to transform derelict Bellshill site
DERELICT land in Bellshill will soon be transformed into 24 new affordable homes for Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) after the firm appointed regeneration...
Housebuilder looks to champion positive mental wellbeing
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel is backing a programme to promote positive mental wellbeing in the UK construction industry.
The firm is supporting the work of...
New finance director appointed at Cruden Group
EUAN Haggerty has been appointed group finance director at the Cruden Group.
Euan, a chartered accountant and associate member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers,...
Scots youngsters get lessons in traditional building skills
SECONDARY school pupils got to sample traditional building skills recently at a special event outside the Scottish Parliament.
The event - part of Construction Scotland’s...
Maxi Group announces ‘record’ turnover in 2018 financial results
THE Maxi Group of companies has reported a 14% rise in turnover, from £74.2 million to a record £85.1 million, in its 2018 financial...
FMB Scotland Master Builder Award winners revealed
THIRTEEN awards were handed out at the FMB Scotland Master Builder Awards, held at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh this week.
Winners included Bridge...
Going for Gold: Edinburgh office fit-out earns national award
EAST Kilbride-based Scotwood Interiors is celebrating after the firm's collaboration with HK Surveying and Design won a top national prize for the fit-out of...
Morgan Sindall lands £64m double education deal in Ayrshire
MORGAN Sindall Construction has been awarded two education contracts in Ayrshire worth a combined £64 million.
The contractor has been appointed by hub South West and...
