Online discussion offers optimism for construction SMEs
HUB South West has hailed the success of its first online get-together to help SMEs plan their future via Microsoft Teams.
Around 70 participants took...
Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
Housebuilder provides vital kit to NHS in Glasgow
CALA Homes (West) has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) from its construction sites to help NHS staff on the frontline in the fight against...
Kingfisher donates over £1m worth of PPE equipment to health services
KINGFISHER, the parent company of firms such as B&Q and Screwfix, has announced that it is to donate over £1 million worth of PPE...
Union welcomes clarity over pay and non-essential working
UNITE Scotland has welcomed the 'stronger guidance' issued by the Scottish Government to construction firms during Covid-19, which clarifies what constitutes essential works.
The union...
‘Game-changer’ tech used to fix repairs remotely
A Fife housing association has revealed it is using new technology to help tenants fix repairs remotely.
Kingdom Housing Association introduced augmented reality just before...
Firm to donate full concrete specification for temporary Glasgow hospital
AGGREGATE Industries has responded to the Scottish Government's call for construction support on critical work by donating materials to the new temporary emergency field...
Famous Glasgow boxing club clinches new premises
AN East End of Glasgow boxing gym famed for producing champions and keeping youths off the streets has received sponsorship from Spectrum Properties.
The Scott...
Scottish Government issues new guidance on site closures
THE Scottish Government has released new guidance stating that all non-essential construction work must cease until further notice, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
A statement accompanying...
Housebuilder achieves highest ever customer satisfaction rating
MACTAGGART & Mickel has been awarded a five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation for the eighth year in a row.
The accolade is based...
Employers urged to prepare for rise in mental health issues
EMPLOYERS have been urged to prepare for a rise in mental health problems during the current lockdown period, following new research.
The Building Engineering Services...
Planners welcome emergency legislation introduced
RTPI Scotland has welcomed new legislation to ensure planning permissions due to lapse during the six-month ‘emergency period’ will be extended for a further...
Group exceeds charity fundraising target in just nine months
James Donaldson & Sons has achieved its fundraising target of £53,945 for charity partner, Maggie’s
BESA Training puts temporary halt on apprentice end point assessments
THE training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced it is suspending the delivery of End Point Assessments (EPA) for apprentices...
Work begins on temporary hospital in Glasgow
WORK has started on the build of a temporary NHS Scotland hospital inside the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, as the country looks...
Cruden donates face masks to frontline care workers
THE Cruden Group has donated 200 masks to frontline care workers
FMB warn firms ‘left in dark’ over Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the UK Government's chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to address blockages in the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan...
Amey secures £400m Transport Scotland contract
AMEY has secured a £400 million contract from Transport Scotland to maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...
Crown Estate Scotland unveils £70m investment plan
Crown Estate Scotland has set out a £70 million investment plan in sustained development for the country.
AMA Homes unveils new apartments with views of Edinburgh city skyline
AMA Homes has completed the build of 16 new apartments in Edinburgh.
The Pavilion development comprises of 16 ultra high-spec apartments, ranging from three bedrooms...
