Worker in coma after fall at AECC site
A construction worker has been injured in a fall at the site of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC).
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McCarthy & Stone issues warning after “tough year” with trading update
RETIREMENT housebuilder McCarthy & Stone has warned of a drop in profits following a “tough year” in its latest trading update.
The update for the...
Recruitment firm launches Executive Search division
PEACE Recruitment has appointed Jennifer Ryan to head up a new Executive Search division to source senior level staff for Scotland’s construction industry.
Managing Director,...
Constructing a joke: contractor uses comedy to promote stress relief
THE Edinburgh Fringe is renowned for its plethora of weird and wonderful nooks and crannies where performers have the chance to ply their trade...
Making a haus a home
A planning application has been submitted for three carbon neutral homes in Aberdeenshire, which have been specified to the rigorous Passivhaus standard.
The dwellings are...
Innovative housebuilder creates a real buzz
BEES, balloons and building sites might not sound like they’ve got much in common - but they’re all in a day’s work for Daniel...
Can-do attitude pays off for Afghan apprentice
JUST months shy of his 18th birthday, Shams Rahimi arrived in Scotland alone from his home country of Afghanistan as a refugee. Now aged...
Construction training helps rebuild lives
AN Edinburgh-based construction social enterprise has been giving local trainees paid work experience on a project to convert shipping containers into artist studios in...
First occupier for Edinburgh’s Capital Square announced
SCOTTISH law firm Brodies LLP has been announced as the first occupier of the Capital Square development in Edinburgh.
Brodies was secured as the first...
Cruden welcomes latest intake of apprentices
CRUDEN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Scotland’s young workforce and bridging the construction industry’s skills gap with the intake of 25 new...
East Lothian hospital redevelopment reaches two milestones
THE construction of the £70 million East Lothian Community Hospital has reached two key milestones with the completion of the steel structure and the...
Morrison Construction launches charity cycle challenge
MORRISON Construction employees are getting on their bike all in the name of a good cause, as the contractor undertakes a five-day fundraising cycling...
“Key” hotel site tops out at AECC development
THE Aloft Hotel, which is part of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), has topped out.
The 150-bedroom hotel is located north of...
New industrial plots to give Oban firms room to grow
CONSTRUCTION work is underway at the site of four new industrial development plots in Oban.
The site has been created in a bid to offer...
WPL awarded three wastewater contracts for Scottish Water
A Hampshire-based wastewater treatment firm has been awarded a trio of supplier framework contracts with Scottish Water.
WPL has been awarded the contracts for wastewater...
Pupils give Queensferry High project a thumbs up as main works begin
A group of primary school pupils were given an exclusive tour of the new £40 million Queensferry High School recently, where main construction works...
BAM welcomes first graduate apprentice
BAM Construction has taken on its first surveying apprentice since the launch of Skills Development Scotland’s graduate level apprenticeship in construction and the built...
MP checks out Kier’s new look Scottish HQ
MP Hugh Gaffney has visited Kier Construction Scotland's newly refurbished headquarters in Stepps.
The Labour MP for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill met some of the 125...
Construction firm helps to showcase urban sports
CIVIL engineering and structural repairs contractor Mackenzie Construction has spoken of its pride at being the principal sponsor of Scotland’s inaugural Youth Urban Games,...
Interserve awarded A737 The Den realignment contract
INTERSERVE Construction has been awarded the contract for the A737 The Den Realignment, Transport Scotland has announced.
The contractor will be required to construct a...
