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Firms must ‘think outside the box’ to address shortages
A leading recruiter for the construction sector has warned that some firms need to be more innovative in their recruitment strategy and adapt to...
‘Plug skills gap or growth prospects will be squashed’
PROJECTED growth in the Scottish construction sector of just 0.5% annually over the next five years “doesn’t tell the whole story”.
That’s the view of...
£26.5m Brechin campus starts to take shape
PHASE one of the £26.5 million Brechin Community Campus has been completed.
Pupils have received a tour of the new building, which replaces Brechin High School. The campus...
Forth Bridge event encourages girls to pursue construction careers
YOUNG women from across Fife are set to take part in an event to encourage them to pursue a career in construction or engineering.
Scotland...
Work underway at delayed Newbattle Centre
WORK has finally started on the long-awaited Newbattle Centre in Midlothian.
The community hub and high school, which is being delivered by Midlothian Council's development partner...
Building chiefs set out Scottish manifesto
THE Scottish Building Federation has launched a "five pillar plan" to support the construction sector ahead of this year's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
The SBF said...
Fife community break ground on BAM site
A symbolic ‘ground breaking’ ceremony recently took place at the new Waid Academy and community hub site in Anstruther, Fife.
BAM Construction is delivering the...
RUBY winners crowned
Stewart Milne Group has announced the winners of its RUBY campaign.
The campaign was launched last September with the purpose of improving community spaces in...
Fluidity and flexibility are key to Lakesmere growth
Project Scotland speaks to David Gray, managing director – northern regions, Lakesmere Group, as the Group’s turnover gets set to exceed £100 million
Q) How...
Glasgow factory where jobs come before profits
A Glasgow factory where more than half of its 240 employees have a disability is celebrating a special milestone this year. Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft...
New chairman for hub North Scotland
hub North Scotland has appointed a new chairman.
The company, which manages a variety of community-based developments across the north of Scotland, has appointed Andrew Richmond.
Richmond...
Festival of Architecture launched
DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits as RIAS launched the Festival of Architecture 2016 at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.
Described as “the most ambitious ever...
Bathgate contractor bags £4.5m building contracts
Ashwood Scotland has secured new building contracts valued in excess of £4.5m.
The Bathgate-base contractor recently started work as the main contractor on the new sports hall...
£330m of capital projects to proceed as planned
DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has given the green light to around £330 million worth of capital investment projects in Scotland.
The news follows an ONS review...
Balfour Beatty breaks world record in aid of road safety
Balfour Beatty, in partnership with Abbeyfield Secondary School, has broken the Guinness world record for most people wearing high-visibility vests.
1543 people beat the previous record (1475)...
Scottish market “essential” to Senior success story
Project Scotland speaks to Steve Wightman, director at Senior Architectural Systems, about the firm’s high-profile projects and plans for future growth
Q) What’s the history of Senior Architectural Systems?
A) Senior Architectural Systems...
Women in construction: helping to rebuild the sector
By Lorraine Macphail, Head of Property & Construction for Grant Thornton in Scotland
DESPITE being one of the hardest hit industries during the recent downturn,...
Finalists named for Scottish Property Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the 3rd annual Scottish Property Awards.
A 19-strong judging panel has reviewed 40 new developments which are currently undergoing...
Campus visit gives pupils insight to construction sector
YOUNGSTERS with a passion for construction have been able to witness a live project in action thanks to a collaboration between Robertson Tayside and the Prince’s...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
