Wallace Whittle opens new offices in Manchester and Birmingham
WALLACE Whittle is continuing its strategic expansion into England with the opening of two new offices in Manchester and Birmingham.
The engineering consultancy said that...
Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth
CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street.
The company has taken over 2,000 square...
Advance team to embark on gruelling charity challenge
A team from Advance Construction Group in Bellshill are preparing to tackle the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Glasgow Children’s Hospital...
Scottish 5G innovation gets the royal treatment
5G technology tested in Loch Lomond at the Scotland 5G Centre testbed was deployed with BBC R&D to support live broadcasting of His Majesty...
Pipe band bags support from local housebuilder
THE Tynecastle Youth Community Pipe Band in Edinburgh has welcomed a £250 donation from housebuilder Dandara East Scotland.
The cash will be used to help...
Recycled aggregates volumes reach ‘record high’
NEW research has found that the amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high, as producers...
Further support announced for small businesses in Scotland
SMALL businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of...
New report highlights positive future for Scottish construction industry
NEW research has highlighted the opportunities available for Scotland's construction industry as the sector continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Developers, contractors and public...
Sector feedback sought on new engineering apprenticeship
VIEWS are being sought across Scotland’s engineering sector to help support the development of a new apprenticeship to meet sector skills needs.
The design and...
Scapa Flow wartime history to be remembered as Orkney plans progress
PLANS have 'moved forward' for the build of a purpose-built storage area at Orkney Harbours featuring an up-to-date display and exhibition area for HMS...
Covid still impacting construction as Fife Council knocks back tenders for £500,000 project
THE £500,000 replacement of Lochore Meadows Country Park's play area has been delayed after Fife Council said tenders received for the works were 'higher...
Writing on the wall for students
MORE than 80 masonry students gained qualifications at the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) whilst restoring Belleisle Park walled garden as part of college...
Glasgow set for £469 million investment in affordable housing
INVESTMENT of £469.71 million is to be made into affordable housing in Glasgow over the next five years.
Glasgow City Council approved the strategic housing...
Kier Construction secures NHS Grampian project
Kier Construction has been appointed as the construction partner to progress the next stage of a comprehensive backlog maintenance programme at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The...
New statistics show ‘worrying’ drop in Scottish housing starts
CONCERNS have been raised over Scottish Government statistics showing a 'worrying' drop in housing starts as accumulated shortfall of new homes grows to over...
Robertson begins work to extend award-winning woodland park
ROBERTSON Group has started work to extend the award-winning Cuningar Loop Woodland Park on the banks of the River Clyde.
The move marks the start...
Air crane helicopter helps Balfour Beatty fly high on north east Scotland project
BALFOUR Beatty has used a specialist air crane helicopter from America to install 140 new composite poles in the north east of Scotland.
The project, to...
Safety guide published for apprentices returning to college
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has helped develop a new set of guidelines designed to keep staff and apprentices safe in Scotland's colleges...
Current retrofit approach ‘misses huge opportunity’
THE current approach to retrofit isn’t going to achieve the scale required, according to Rufus Grantham, co-founder at not-for-profit community interest corporation Living Places.
His...
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...
