Bricklayer shortage ‘must be addressed’
A shortage of bricklayers must be addressed by an increase in the number of construction apprenticeships, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Commenting...
Amey lands major bridge deal
AMEY has been awarded the contract to manage and maintain two major road Bridges in Scotland - the Forth Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing.
The...
Balfour Beatty invests in the future
BALFOUR Beatty is committed to developing its apprentices to become the next generation of engineers and innovators in the industry. At a recent ‘Investing in...
CONNECT110NS helps Glasgow flourish
GUESTS gathered in Glasgow recently to celebrate a Topping Out Ceremony that blended a mix of Glaswegian and German traditions for CONNECT110NS in Queen...
National award success for north housebuilding division
BARRATT North Scotland has been awarded two prestigious titles at the leading UK housebuilder’s national awards, beating off stiff competition from 26 divisions across the...
Construction industry helpline launched
A construction industry reception held by the Considerate Constructors Scheme at the Imperial War Museum was the setting for the Scheme to support the...
Glasgow firm wins industry apprentice accolade
CCG has won the accolade of Large Employer of the Year (Scotland) at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Managing Agency Apprenticeship Awards 2014....
CCG secures framework contract for UK-wide public sector procurement consortium
GLASGOW-based construction and manufacturing business CCG is delighted to announce that it has been selected to deliver the ‘Panelised Systems’Framework for public sector procurement...
Work officially starts at The Macallan on new distillery
EDRINGTON has marked the official start of works on its iconic new distillery and visitor centre for The Macallan.
The Macallan is one of the core...
Preparation is key for winter site safety
CONSTRUCTION industry employers are being urged to be mindful of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as the colder winter days starts to bite.
Neil Howe,...
Safety group reports 33% drop in Manual Handling accidents
BUILDING Safety Group the UK’s largest construction safety group, has reported a 33% decrease in manual handling injuries for its members.
Lifting and handling injuries are...
Chancellor’s Stamp Duty move emphasises need for intermediate band in new Scottish system
SCOTLAND'S home builders have re-emphasised their call for the introduction of an intermediate band in the new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) which is...
Housing Minister visits Pennywell site
SCOTTISH Housing Minister, Margaret Burgess MSP, joined Edinburgh’s Housing Convener, Councillor Cammy Day, for a tour of the new 719 house Pennywell construction site in...
Students ‘Get into Engineering’ with new partnership project
PUPILS from Trinity High School and Stonelaw High School in Rutherglen are celebrating the completion of a 10 week Get into Engineering project.
The development scheme...
Banks Renewables blown away by local support
PLANS for a community wind farm, which is to be determined this week by East Ayrshire Council, have received overwhelming support from the local community.
Banks...
Barr Construction and McLaughlin & Harvey join forces
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey and Barr Construction are coming together under a single trading brand.
Scottish-based Barr Construction is being brought under the McLaughlin & Harvey banner...
Edinburgh Castle scoops UK crown
EDINBURGH Castle has been named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs).
This year’s prestigious BTAs,...
Royal view for King’s Park locals
CRUDEN Homes’ affordable new housing development has been officially named King’s View.
The naming ceremony was held on site in Glasgow’s South Side at Prospecthill Road....
Easterhouse regeneration merits special mention
A Housing Association in Easterhouse has been commended for its work at this year’s Empty Homes Conference in Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel.
Lochfield Park Housing...
MULTI elevator system set for lift-off
THYSSENKRUPP have developed the world’s first rope-free elevator system.
Placing linear motors in elevator cabins, ThyssenKrupp are transforming conventional elevators into modern, vertical metro systems. MULTI...
