Review highlights V&A costing flaws
AN independent review into the spiralling costs of the V&A Museum in Dundee has found there was “little prospect” of the project being delivered...
New findings highlight sustained construction growth
THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed significant growth within the construction industry over the past twelve months.
According to a recent report, Output in...
Poor weather fails to halt Queensferry Crossing work
A number of key milestones have been reached on the Queensferry Crossing project recently - despite some miserable weather conditions.
The south approach viaduct has been...
Good VIBES for Scottish housebuilder
Taylor Wimpy West Scotland is one of the 27 Scottish organisations that have been shortlisted for this year’s Vision in Business for the Environment...
Next Thrive property event takes shape
The next Thrive for Property Club meeting takes place on Wednesday 19th August at The Corinthian Club, Glasgow from 12pm – 2pm.
The VIP speakers are David Millard,...
Balfour Beatty optimistic despite huge loss
Balfour Beatty has reported a loss of £150 million in the first half of the year.
But with an £11.3 billon order book and “stable”...
Arbitration is becoming best option for SME construction companies
Ross Taylor, founder of resolution specialists Taylor Law, explains why, when it comes to cost effective ways of solving construction disputes, arbitration is not...
Restraint system secures boulder at Rest and be Thankful
THE Rest and Be Thankful carries the busy A83 trunk road between Arrochar and Inveraray through mountainous terrain in the west of Scotland.
The pass...
Scottish project could bring an end to workers’ afternoon slump
THE notorious ‘afternoon slump’ typically affecting office workers could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a group of researchers and a...
Housebuilding team marks four centuries of service
A group of long serving employees at Barratt North Scotland is celebrating after clocking up almost four centuries of service between them this summer.
The...
Stewart Milne Group appoints new head of sales
Stewart Milne Timber Systems has named a new head of sales as it implements significant growth plans across the UK.
Mike Perry, formerly of ROK PLC,...
New concrete plant for CHAP Group
CHAP Group has completed a recent expansion of its quarrying division with the opening of a new concrete ready-mix plant north of Aberdeen.
The Westhill-based...
Green light for Greenock school project
Inverclyde Council’s £7 million plan for a new building for St Patrick’s Primary in Greenock has achieved financial close, clearing the way for construction...
Project manager role up for grabs at new community
The Stewart Milne Group is recruiting for a project manager to play a key role in the creation of a 3,000-home new community.
The successful candidate...
Profit and turnover up at James Donaldson & Sons
Fife-based timber specialist, James Donaldson & Sons Ltd has announced strong end of year results. Turnover for the year to March 2015 increased by...
Demand for construction staff remains strong – but skill shortages could impede projects
JOB vacancies for construction staff continued to rise strongly at the start of the third quarter, according to the latest Report on Jobs, published by...
Morrison secures Ayrshire contract wins
Morrison Construction is celebrating two contract wins in both Kilmarnock and Prestwick, with a combined worth in excess of £5m.
Spirit Aerosystems (Europe) Ltd, has...
New apprentices at Clark Contracts
Construction, refurbishment and maintenance company Clark Contracts has kick-started the careers of four individuals in construction.
The new joinery apprentices, who make up the first...
Glasgow scaffolding firm fined after worker’s death
A Glasgow scaffolding firm has been fined £40,000 after a roof worker fell nearly six metres to his death.
James Baillie (53) suffered serious head...
Pick Everard flying high with aviation move
INDEPENDENT management, design and construction consultancy Pick Everard, which has a base in Glasgow, is set to expand into the aviation sector following its appointment...
