New campaign launched to tackle skills challenge
A new campaign has been launched to tackle the growing skills challenge in Scotland's construction sector and encourage more people into the industry.
CITB is supporting the...
Back to the future for construction graduate
AN ex-construction management student at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has returned to play a pivotal role in the university’s latest addition to its campus development.
Ewan McDonald...
BRE Scotland wins big at Green Apple Awards
BRE’s Innovation Park in Ravenscraig scooped a top award at the Green Apple Awards in Edinburgh which recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice around the...
‘Myths and misconceptions’ putting a dampener on homebuying ambitions
THE attitudes to home buying from Scots have yet to catch up with the recovery in mortgage lending.
That's the conclusion of new research from Barratt Homes,...
English housing target brings Scottish challenge into focus
The "crisis" within the Scottish housing sector has been brought sharply into focus by the announcement that the UK Government wants to see a...
Cruden maintains commitment to addressing skills gap
Cruden Building & Renewals Limited has taken on four successful candidates to its coveted ‘Modern Apprenticeship Scheme’, as it maintains its commitment to addressing...
Customer service milestone for construction sector recruiter
Peace Recruitment, an Edinburgh-based consultancy focused on the construction, property and engineering sectors, has become the first recruitment company in the UK to join...
Scottish pupils to learn employability skills
AN employability skills programme that brings together school pupils and employers has been launched in Scotland.
Esh Border Construction, part of Esh Group, is bringing...
Miller Homes to build another 205 homes in Scotland
MILLER Homes has revealed plans to build over 200 new houses in Scotland.
The company is to start building further phases at four sites before the end of...
Minister backs registration scheme for electricians
Scotland's Energy Minister told a major European conference in Edinburgh that he believed that properly qualified and competent electricians in Scotland should be registered...
Consultant urges caution over managing costs
Len Bunton, the specialist consultant who heads up Hardies Property & Construction Consultants' dispute resolution service, has spoken of the need to manage costs effectively...
Scottish projects aid Kier Group’s results
Kier Group plc, the parent company of Kier Construction in Scotland, has reported a 14% increase in revenue to £3.4 billion for the year...
Acquisitions help Galliford Try secure record year
GALLIFORD Try has reported a 31% revenue increase to £2,431 million for the year ended June 30.
Pre-tax profit is up 20% to £114 million,...
Leading safety speaker addresses City Building staff
CITY Building has welcomed a leading speaker on behavioural safety training to its Glasgow headquarters to share insights as part of the Proud 2B Safe programme.
Jason...
hub North Scotland in the frame for awards double
hub North Scotland has achieved national recognition after being shortlisted in two categories in the GO Awards Scotland.
The organisation is up for the sustainability and corporate social...
Bouygues secures £1 billion Battersea project
Bouygues UK has been named preferred contractor for the design and build contract for Phase 3 of the Battersea Power Station project.
The final construction...
Scottish construction employment rises 5%
NEW figures from the Office for National Statistics show employment in the Scottish construction industry increased by 9,000 to 176,000 during the three month period...
New milestone for Pennywell development
Planning approval has been granted for a further 177 houses and apartments in Pennywell, northwest Edinburgh.
Urban Union’s second phase plans for the Pennywell Living development...
Esh Border Construction on par with prestigious golf project
Gullane Golf Club was able to tee off as host of this year’s Scottish Open by showcasing the results of a major clubhouse renovation.
Esh...
Clark Contracts in major recruitment drive
CLARK Contracts has created 60 new jobs to support growth across Scotland.
The construction, refurbishment and maintenance contractor said the new roles reflect a “steady...
