Construction sector’s cash flow problems “unsustainable”
THE current cash flow problems in the construction industry are “unsustainable”, according to the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group.
The organisation, which represents SMEs in...
Community spirit shines through in CALA bursary initiative
20 charities across three regions in the west of Scotland are to receive support from the CALA Homes (West) community bursary initiative.
The housebuilder announced...
Queensferry Crossing set to open to traffic
The Queensferry Crossing will open to traffic on Wednesday 30 August.
Final preparations are now underway for the opening of the bridge, which has been...
Four in the frame for dualling contract
TRANSPORT Scotland has named a four-strong shortlist of organisations bidding to construct the next section of the A9 dualling project.
Farrans Construction and Roadbridge Joint...
Sector urged to improve building standards compliance
SCOTTISH construction firms have been urged to make sure they are complying with building standards regulations.
The call has come from Ann O’Connell, a specialist in...
Recruitment specialist benefits from Scottish construction “jobs boom”
CONSTRUCTION recruitment specialist Peace Recruitment has announced that its trades and labour department has doubled in size over the last six months, highlighting that...
Cash boost for iconic school conversion
THE redevelopment of the former Donaldson's School for the Deaf site in Edinburgh's west end has been boosted by a new £14.2 million funding package...
Artisan snaps up Glasgow hotel development site
ARTISAN Real Estate Investors has purchased the Custom House development site in Glasgow city centre for more than the £1.75 million asking price.
The Grade...
Developer banging the Drum with new funding package
DRUM Property Group has secured a £17.5 million finance package with Royal Bank of Scotland.
The business, which has bases in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh,...
Eleven apprentices given Clark Contracts opportunity
CLARK Contracts has started eleven new apprentices following careers evenings the contractor held earlier this year in Edinburgh and Paisley.
204 applications were received, from...
Blairgowrie affordable housing project makes history
A property and investment firm claims it has become the first private property developer to receive affordable housing support from the Scottish Government.
Carling Property...
Balfour Beatty ‘likely’ to vote against CITB Consensus
BALFOUR Beatty is 'likely' to vote against the continuation of the CITB.
The firm's chief executive Leo Quinn said the training body has failed to...
Glasgow honour for Athletes’ Village consortium
THE construction consortium that delivered the Athletes' Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been honoured by the city of Glasgow.
The city council's Lord...
Work begins on Saltcoats sheltered housing project
CONSTRUCTION work is to start on a new £6.48 million sheltered housing project in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire which will help elderly residents live independently...
Golf site teed up for new homes
STRATHAVEN Golf Club is selling a 1.92 acre site, which will be the location for new homes in the area.
A portion of land next...
RIAS expresses disappointment at Perth City Hall process
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has expressed disappointment at the procedure which has led to Perth and Kinross Council's plans to...
Sweco lands lead consultancy role on Cross Tay Link Road scheme
SWECO UK has secured a contract worth £3.5 million to provide the lead consultancy role on the £113 million Cross Tay Link Road project on...
Construction firm earns platinum Investors in People status
GRAHAM Construction has been awarded the highest level of Investors in People recognition. The company has announced it has achieved a platinum-level award, putting...
GDL appoints new business development managers
WEST Lothian-headquartered Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made two key appointments to its new business development team.
Paula Mowbray-Logan and Sue Whittall have taken on...
First Minister officially opens £500 million motorway project
THE £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The scheme, which has been tipped to reduce...
