Heathrow expansion brings opportunities for Scots firms
THE UK Government’s approval of plans to add a third runway at Heathrow Airport will produce a lot of both direct and indirect benefits...
“Single vision” needed to attract fresh talent
The CITB’s strategic partnerships director for Scotland has called on the construction sector to adopt a “single vision” to help attract more youngsters into...
Robertson makes landmark appointment in 50th year
QUANTITY surveyor Harpal Panesar has become Robertson Group's 2,000th employee.
The Stirling-based firm, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, said Harpal will join the...
CCS and NFB announce “ground-breaking” partnership
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have joined forces to promote best practice and raise standards across SMEs working...
LLED a good fit for Morris & Spottiswood
GLASGOW-based fit-out contractor Morris & Spottiswood has acquired Cumbrian maintenance specialist LLED Construction.
The £88 million turnover firm has completed a buy-out of the Carlisle business,...
M74 reopens after bridge demolition
A section of the M74 motorway reopened six hours ahead of schedule on Sunday night, after demolition works closed the road over the weekend.
The M74, the...
Ellon bricklayer takes top apprentice award
ELLON bricklayer Glen Thomson (22) has scooped the Apprentice of the Year prize at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council’s 2016 Apprenticeship Awards.
Glen, who...
Robertson pitches in on renovation project
Infrastructure firm, Robertson, has lent a helping hand to charity, Young Enterprise Scotland, to renovate its headquarters.
Robertson Facilities Management helped carry out several works...
JCB’s HQ struck by mini tornado
A mini tornado struck JCB’s world headquarters in Staffordshire this week, causing production to be temporarily suspended.
The construction equipment manufacturer said hurricane force winds...
Taylor Wimpey goes green on project
Residential developer Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been involved in an “innovative” project that will provide free water butts to 80 new homes.
Taylor Wimpey...
Balerno housing development approved
Approval has been granted for a new housing development in Balerno, near Edinburgh.
The CALA Homes development will see 206 new homes built to meet...
Trade body appoints new director of planning
Housebuilding industry body, Homes for Scotland (HFS), has promoted Tammy Adams to the position of Director of Planning.
Tammy’s new role will see her responsible...
College commended for engineering programme
Glasgow Clyde College has been highly commended at this year’s SQA Star Awards in recognition of its partnership work with the engineering industry.
Through its...
FMB calls for Apprenticeship Levy to be ring-fenced
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to ring-fence the Apprenticeship Levy.
The organisation warned against the "temptation" to use the...
Dumfries housing development recognised at CIH Awards
A supported housing development for people with disabilities in Dumfries & Galloway has won a national award from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Hallam House,...
Ashwood Scotland appoints new construction director
Ashwood Scotland has named Graeme Hadden (51) as its new construction director.
He will succeed Brian Mackay (54), who has decided to take semi-retirement at the...
Award recognises University of Aberdeen’s green credentials
THE University of Aberdeen’s Rocking Horse Nursery has been recognised for its energy efficient design after winning a sustainability award.
The University scooped the Large Institution Award in...
Considerate construction firms recognised with national awards
CONSIDERATE construction firms and suppliers have been honoured at national awards ceremonies.
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) is a national scheme established by the construction industry to...
City Building celebrates hat-trick of awards
CITY Building has been recognised for its people management practices by three different awards bodies.
The Glasgow building contractor recently picked up prizes for Diverse Social Enterprise...
Office move gives Livingston-based firm room to grow
ESH Border Construction has unveiled its new Livingston base.
The firm, part of Esh Group, described the larger premises in Fairways Business Park as a "key strategic...
