Scottish construction firms face bigger fines in 2018
SCOTTISH construction firms could potentially face bigger fines for health and safety breaches than ever before in 2018.
That’s the view of Malcolm Gunnyeon, a...
Consultant calls for industry task force and construction regulator
A leading consultant has claimed “urgent action” is needed to help resolve some of the issues currently engulfing the construction industry.
Len Bunton, a past...
Carillion demise intensifies calls to protect SMEs
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors (SEC) Group Scotland has called for a three-pronged approach to help protect SMEs in the construction sector in future following...
Union voices fears that ex-Carillion workers will have pay slashed
THE Unite union has urged the government to ensure that former Carillion workers don't have their pay and conditions cut when they are transferred...
Green light for £40m Queensferry High School
PLANNING permission has been approved for a new 1,200-capacity £40 million Queensferry High School.
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced the team delivering it will...
Union calls for improved welfare facilities on construction sites
NEW research has revealed almost one in five construction sites don't have provision for separate male and female toilet facilities.
A survey of over 3,500...
Scots housebuilder helps new homeowners go electric
A Scottish housebuilder is doing its bit for the environment by installing cabling for electric car charging points in new houses.
Springfield Properties said it...
Glasgow firm outlines ‘ambitious’ expansion plans
GLASGOW-based manufacturer Rearo Laminates has announced work has started to extend its HQ to accommodate 'ambitious' growth plans.
The company, which makes bathroom and kitchen wall panels,...
Union wants tougher laws around wind farm working
UNITE Scotland has called for tougher laws relating to wind farm working after a 74-year-old worker died in East Ayrshire after becoming stranded in...
CALA site manager in contention for national award
AN Edinburgh-based site manager has been shortlisted for one of the UK housebuilding industry’s top awards.
Neal Toland, former site manager at CALA's Ten Brunswick...
Hotel construction marks another milestone for new AECC
CONSTRUCTION of a new 150-bed hotel on the site of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is underway.
The Aloft Hotel will be...
Plans unveiled for “pioneering” Glasgow office building
ARCHITECTURAL practice 3DReid has submitted plans for a "pioneering" office building in Glasgow's Merchant City area.
The firm's proposals for Inovo2, a building to complement...
Robertson recognised for commitment to young workers
ROBERTSON Group's work on youth employment and development in Dundee has been recognised with the awarding of 'Friends of Helm' status.
Employability group Helm Training...
SELECT appoints Matthews to MD role
DARRELL Matthews has been appointed the new managing director of SELECT, replacing Newell McGuiness who has held the role for more than 13 years.
He...
Plastic Surgeon extends repairs deal with national housebuilder
AVANT Homes has renewed a nationally exclusive contract with specialist finishing and repair firm Plastic Surgeon.
Plastic Surgeon's initial agreement, which was signed last year,...
University of the Highlands and Islands extends civil engineering offering
INVERNESS College UHI has launched a new graduate apprenticeship in civil engineering at Honours Degree level.
Starting this September, the move comes after the University of...
New Kilmarnock campus officially opened
DEPUTY First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, has officially opened the £12.4 million Whatriggs Primary and Early Childhood Centre...
Milestone for Burrell refurbishment plans as Kier named preferred bidder for main building contract
KIER Construction has been named preferred bidder for the main building contract as part of Glasgow's famous Burrell Collection's refurbishment plans.
The appointment, from Glasgow...
BAM flying high with £10m airport fit-out deal
BAM Construction will deliver the fit-out of the new terminal extension at Edinburgh Airport after landing a £10 million contract.
Last year BAM was appointed...
Government has “moral duty” to prevent widespread job losses following Carillion collapse
THE UK's largest union has called on the Government to intervene to prevent large scale job losses following Carillion's demise.
Unite said government support should...
