Research begins into housing adaptations for older and disabled people
THE University of Stirling is to lead a new research project, which also involves the University of St Andrews, which intends to identify the...
Work to replace ‘outdated’ North Lanarkshire high-rises progresses
MOMENTUM is building as phase two of the North Lanarkshire tower strategy moves forward, the region's local authority has said.
The project will replace 'outdated'...
DM Hall confirms double appointment
CHARTERED surveying business DM Hall has announced two senior appointments.
Stephanie Stewart has been named marketing manager, while Martin Watt becomes compliance and support manager.
Bringing over...
Axiom Project Services announces raft of senior appointments
AXIOM Project Services has announced the addition of several key personnel to its team in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Manchester, along with an internal...
Eilidh Walker returns to Allied Surveyors Scotland’s Aberdeen office
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has welcomed the return of Eilidh Walker MRICS to the firm's Aberdeen office.
Eilidh originally joined Allied as a trainee after completing...
CISRS launches new era of training reform to meet sector demands
THE Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has embarked on a reform programme, designed to transform scaffolding training and expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Following a governance...
Sustainable innovations for saving water
By Andrew Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
THIS year’s Water Saving Week, 12 -16 May, has the theme of ‘small waste, big impact’ and is...
CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental...
Survey finds overwhelming support for mandatory licensing for builders
NEW research has revealed that 81% of homeowners across Britain back mandatory licensing for builders to set minimum competency standards.
The survey, commissioned by the Federation...
Work begins on £3.7m delivery of new catering and retail units at Glasgow Airport
WORK is underway on the delivery of £3.7 million of new catering and retail units at Glasgow Airport.
The investment, by several retailers, includes the...
Highlands entering ‘transformational’ period as 251 projects worth £100 billion lined up
NEW research has revealed there to be 251 planned development projects in the Highlands worth a potential total investment value of £100.35 billion and...
Lawyer calls for ‘fast-tracking’ of Glasgow high-end office developments
FAST-tracking and increasing high-end office developments would provide a significant boost to Glasgow's economy, a property specialist has claimed.
Lawyer Clare Wilson, a partner in...
Commercial production of innovative Scottish brick to begin as global interest rises
KENOTEQ is to begin the commercial production of millions of K-BRIQs as it receives enquiries from across the world for the low-carbon brick following...
ConstructHER programme aims to inspire young women to explore careers in sector
GRAHAM is hoping to inspire more women to consider construction careers through its ConstructHER programme.
With females making up just 15% of the UK construction...
Neilston campus transforms learning opportunities for local youngsters
THE £30 million Neilston Learning Campus in East Renfrewshire has been officially opened.
Jenny Gilruth MSP, cabinet secretary for education and skills, and councillor Andrew...
‘Rare’ Glasgow west end development opportunity arises
DM Hall has brought to market a 'prominent' commercial property opportunity in Glasgow’s west end.
Located at 37 Otago Street, the office and development property...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
Powerleague announces £2.2m investment in Scottish padel courts
POWERLEAGUE has announced that it is to invest £2.2 million to bring padel courts to three of its sites in Scotland.
The company specialises in...
PFI expiry: why collaboration is the key to a smooth transition
By Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
THE great Private Finance Initiatives – or PFI, as it was better...
Estimates suggest £80m worth of works required at Kelvingrove Museum
GLASGOW'S Kelvingrove Museum will need an estimated £80 million worth of works over the next 11 years, its operator has stated.
The figure was revealed...
