Market boost for graduates
THE employment outcomes for graduates with first degrees in building and engineering were better year-on-year than graduates from all subjects - according to new...
Lyttle in the mix: Morrison’s project manager up for award
MORRISON Construction’s project manager Allan Lyttle (pictured) has been named as a finalist in this year’s Construction Manager of the Year Awards, awarded by...
Phil Ford takes the helm at CITB Scotland
PHIL Ford has been named as the CITB’s new Strategic Partnerships Director for Scotland.
Mr Ford takes on his new role after six-and- a-half years...
Not just another day at the office
TWO firms recently hailed their move into North Lanarkshire Properties’ thriving business centres as a significant milestone in their success and are calling on...
UK housing market plateaus
HOUSE price momentum slowed to the same level it was a year ago and new buyer enquiries fell for the second consecutive month, according...
A9 dualling work ahead of schedule
THE first of twelve schemes in the £3 billion A9 dualling programme has been brought forward and a contract worth around £50 million put...
Kier to deliver £40m campus
HUB South West Scotland has appointed Kier Construction to deliver a £40m project which will see the creation of a new education campus in...
Scottish Water reveals £3.5bn six-year plan
SCOTTISH Water has announced a a £3.5 billion investment programme which will support 5000 construction jobs.
The publicly owned company is starting a six-year programme,...
Glasgow West End student accommodation complete
THE site of a former retail store in the heart of Glasgow’s West End has been transformed into a bright, modern retail space and...
Mackie joins Ogilvie team
GEORGE Mackie has joined Ogilvie Construction as Commercial Director, enhancing the senior team as the company continues to deliver solid growth across its operations.
George...
SPA secures new Glasgow east end hub
POLICE Scotland is set to relocate its Pitt Street operations in Glasgow to a new purpose built site early next year, following the Scottish...
New Grove cranes lift steel firm
STRUCTURAL steelwork and steel erection contractor, J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd, has welcomed an additional two new Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet....
Self-employed workers warned over HMRC probes
CONTRACTOR financial services specialist Outsauce is urging self-employed individuals working in the construction sector to seek an expert independent review of their working arrangements.
According...
Business of the Year accolade for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD Properties added a further trophy to their awards cabinet with the presentation of Scottish Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award.
In its...
Prime sites up for grabs
CBRE and JLL have been appointed to dispose of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh, Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester City Centre and The Quay...
Stephen aims to help the industry flourish
STEPHEN Good says he is looking forward immensely to maximising the opportunities for the Scottish construction industry in his new role as CEO of...
Students’ prospects enhanced
A new partnership initiative is being piloted in East Dunbartonshire to increase the employment opportunities of pupils interested in a career in the construction...
Value of occupied NHT homes now passes £100m
THE value of homes built and fully occupied across the Scotland-wide National Housing Trust (NHT) programme has surpassed the £100 million mark and is...
Boom time
NEW figures have revealed the total value of commercial and retail construction contracts in August almost doubled compared to the same month in 2013.
Barbour...
Firm fined over worker’s fatal fall
A Glasgow-based company has been fined £200,000 following the death of an employee at the Annick Water Viaduct in Stewarton, Ayrshire.
SW Global Resourcing Limited...
