New construction apprentice opportunities in the Highlands
MORE construction apprenticeships will be available for young people in the Highlands thanks to a ground breaking scheme launched in Inverness.
The Shared Apprenticeship Scheme (SAS)...
Better equality for apprentices
BETTER representation for women, minority groups, care leavers and the disabled is at the heart of new investment in Modern Apprenticeships (MAs).
The Scottish Government...
Inverness Campus officially opened
A new facility which has the potential to support up to 1,300 jobs on site and create 940 new jobs across the Highlands and...
Falls in ONS construction output ‘not reflected in industry surveys’
THE Office of National Statistics (ONS) today reported falls in construction output for Q4 of 2014 and Q1 of 2015, suggesting that the construction industry...
Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan moves to next stage
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed that its Local Development Plan should be moved on to be examined by the Reporter appointed by...
Building a career in construction
Young people from around the region had a taste of a career in construction at an event called Constructing your Future held at the...
Exova acquires BM TRADA
Exova Group plc, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has acquired BM TRADA, the international provider of certification schemes and building products testing services, for a...
Construction firms invited to apply for green accolade
THE search is on for Scotland’s green business champions. Applications are now open for the 16th annual Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES)...
Minister meets award-winning construction apprentices
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has welcomed Minister for Youth and Women’s Employment Annabelle Ewing MSP to meet members of the company’s 61 strong apprentice team.Arriving...
Norbord announced as Jewson’s Supplier of the Year
Norbord was awarded the prestigious title of Jewson Supplier of the Year 2014, as voted by over 600 branch managers throughout the UK.
Jewson, with...
BAM Construct UK reports dip in profits
BAM Construct UK has reported turnover for 2014 of £886 million (2013: £839 million), with a profit before tax of £6.6 million (2013: £10.9...
Building better green credentials creates a silver lining
Local building services company, James Frew, has received a Silver Award from the Crichton Carbon Centre in recognition for efforts to reduce its carbon...
Shepherd sponsors RICS Scotland annual dinner
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is co-sponsoring this year’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland annual dinner.
Taking place on 11th June at the Radisson Blu Hotel...
Thrive for property event just one week away
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th May at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm.
The VIP speakers are Stephen Good, CEO,...
Eighth consecutive quarter of growth for construction industry
THE latest Construction Trade Survey shows that firms across the industry reported an eighth consecutive quarter of growth in activity in the first quarter of...
Director’s marathon effort raises cash for charity
A Persimmon Homes finance director who vowed to his wife to run the London Marathon before she passed away has raised £9,500 for charity.
David...
Transport Minister gives Pulpit blessing
TRANSPORT Minister Derek Mackay has given the thumbs up for the newly opened £9.2 million Pulpit Rock road scheme on Loch Lomondside, finally removing traffic lights on...
GRAHAM Construction chosen for two Scottish hospital projects
GRAHAM Construction has been chosen as main contractor for two Scottish hospital projects.
Firstly, GRAHAM has been appointed to refurbish the critical care and theatre...
National Park seeks flagship tenant at buoyant Lomond Shores
A series of new attractions, activities and investments at Loch Lomond Shores are reaping rewards for businesses located within the VisitScotland 5 Star attraction...
Pick Everard helps council meet demand for pupil places
A DEMAND for state-of-the-art teaching facilities in Scotland is being addressed in the Western Isles as Pick Everard helps to deliver a new school through...
