Veterans come Forth to see the new generation
SOME of the construction veterans who helped build the original Forth Road Bridge returned for a reunion on the site of the new structure.
The...
Norway sales deal
Window and door hardware specialist Sealco (Scotland) has been appointed UK distributor for SPILKA hardware produced in Norway. The Falkirk firm supplies window and...
More for Kier
KIER Construction have won the contract for a £5.8m primary school in East Kilbride. The go-ahead by the planning committee marks the approval of...
Green light for university’s expansion plans
THE University of Glasgow has received planning permission to press ahead with its £1 billion campus masterplan.
Glasgow City Council has given the green light...
Work begins
FLEMING Masonry has started the next phase of work to redevelop the former Trinity Church in Irvine.
Restoration work started last month and includes the...
King of the road
CIVIL engineer Elspeth King will become Scotland’s roads watchdog in January.
She has been appointed as the second Scottish Road Works Commissioner following the retirement...
Ross is registered
JULIE Ross of the Edinburgh office of design consultant Turley Associates has been accepted as a registered practitioner in urban design by the Urban...
Diverting prospect
A year-long diversion of the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road is in place at Forres to clear the way for a flood alleviation scheme.
The...
On the wall – Plan nears completion for landmark
COMMUNITIES along the Antonine Wall are being encouraged to play their parts in finalising a five-year management plan for the World Heritage Site.
The 12-week...
Good work – Training group recognised
TRAINING organisation CITB-ConstructionSkills has been congratulated on achieving an “outstanding” grading in its recent Ofsted inspection.
The agency achieved the highest possible rating in areas...
New emergency response team has £1m target
AN ‘all trades’ contractor is predicting a sales surge of £1m after identifying a niche market for fixed price emergency repairs.
Edinburgh firm First Call...
On the face of it…
THE next stage of a programme to improve the safety of Edinburgh Castle’s rock face has been revealed by Historic Scotland.
A £1m project for...
Hit the ground – Timbermat expands into Scotland
GROUND protection provider Timbermat Ltd has expanded its distribution network into Scotland to boost business.
The new premises in Forth, Lanarkshire, means the company will...
New products book
THE Construction Products Association has launched its latest publication, Construction Products Innovation and Achievement, which highlights some of the most innovative products and processes...
Fraudster gets jail sentence for £1m scam
A building boss has been jailed for 18 months after a £1m VAT fraud.
An investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) officials discovered that...
Creating living space
HOUSE builder Wates Living Space has completed 29 homes in Cumbernauld for North Lanarkshire Council. The £2.7m development includes terraced and semi-detached houses. Meanwhile,...
Wick makes way – Council office demolition underway
WM Munro Construction has begun demolition of The Highland Council’s Caithness office in Wick. It is making way for an £8m redevelopment of the...
An Excellent Try
GALLIFORD Try was awarded Best Construction and Materials plc at the 2013 Stock Market Awards for the second year in a row. The award...
New auto centre job for AGM Group
AGM Group has been appointed by Graham & Sibbald to refurbish an old car showroom and garage in Ayr into a new Halfords Auto...
Action plan to focus on design
A LOCAL authority has announced plans to support construction of 5,000 new homes over the next decade, attract a major visitor attraction and provide...
