Construction firms urged to see the benefits of going green
SCOTTISH construction firms have been urged to embrace the financial benefits of going green by the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
The environmental awards...
Dundee firm builds strong foundations with ground screw deal
A Dundee-based energy and construction firm has been appointed approved installer in Scotland for a system the company claims is "transforming" the way foundations...
Plans submitted for health centre at Clydebank site
A planning application has been submitted for a new health centre at the £250 million Queens Quay regeneration project in Clydebank.
Clydeside Regeneration Limited (CRL) said...
Building contractor helps trainees break into construction
TEN young trainees from Glasgow and Inverclyde have received 18-month placements with building contractor McDermott Group.
Upon successful completion of the work placement and professional...
CCG granted planning approval for 156 Glasgow homes
CCG has received planning consent for 156 energy-efficient homes in Glasgow’s south side.
The Cambuslang-headquartered business said Riverford Gardens will offer a range of exclusive...
Hundreds attend Scottish Apprenticeship Week events
ROBERTSON Group said it welcomed hundreds of youngsters to events marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
The firm ran a series of activities including the Get into...
Milestone reached at new multi-million pound Skye fish feed plant
AN important milestone has been reached at the new multi-million pound Skye fish feed facility.
A topping out ceremony has been held at the site,...
Kier on track for “double-digit profit growth”
KIER Group has announced it remains on course to deliver "double-digit profit growth" this year after reporting financial results for the six-month period ended...
Canmoor seals £40m Westway Park deal
CANMOOR has announced completion of the acquisition of Westway Park in Renfrew for £40 million.
The develop said it plans to make a "substantial development"...
SEC Group urges Chancellor to “act swiftly” on payment security
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has given a "cautious welcome" to the Chancellor’s call for evidence “on how we can eliminate the continuing...
Top performing sites compete for industry prizes
THE top construction sites in the UK and Ireland are gearing up for the 2018 National Site Awards, held in April.
Sites registered with the Considerate...
New AECC starts to take shape
WORK on the new £333 million Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) has been described as "progressing well", with the build programme now passing...
Balfour Beatty ‘transformation’ highlighted by profits rise
BALFOUR Beatty has reported "strong" financial results, demonstrating successful delivery of the construction giant's Build to Last transformation programme.
Underlying pre-tax profit rose significantly from...
Four in the frame for Edinburgh tram extension
FOUR bidders are in the frame to deliver a major Edinburgh tram extension.
Edinburgh City Council revealed that BAM Colas Rail JV, Dragados, Farrans Sacyr Neopul JV,...
Builders welcome “encouraging” housing figures
TRADE body Homes For Scotland has described the reported 5% increase in new build completions as a “welcome step in the right direction” towards addressing...
£44m Largs Campus to provide “inspirational environment” for pupils
THE new £44 million Largs Campus, built by Morrison Construction, has been officially handed over.
Delivered by hub South West to North Ayrshire Council, the primary...
Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to design and manage Edinburgh Marina
CAMPER & Nicholsons Marinas, an international marina management company, has agreed a deal with Edinburgh Marina Granton Harbour Limited to design, commission, manage and operate...
Design school aims to help create dementia-friendly environments
THE world’s first design school for people with dementia is taking place in Birmingham, with the aim of helping to create buildings that improve...
Offsite timber frame system chosen for Perth housing project
CCG has announced work has started on a new housing development in Perth comprising 24 two-bedroom flats.
Located on Crieff Road, the project is being delivered...
New operations director tipped to drive Robertson Northern forward
IAN Phillips (42) has been appointed operations director at Robertson Northern.
He joins the Elgin-founded business from his own consultancy company where he provided pre-construction and...
