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Amey uses government scheme to kickstart Scottish construction careers
AMEY has revealed it is utilising the UK Government’s Kickstart programme by converting participants into full time apprenticeships.
Students who joined the scheme in 2021...
Policymakers urged to consider use of beavers in river restorations
BEAVERS could help improve Scotland's water quality and limit the effects of drought, a new report has revealed.
The study, carried out by the University...
Work starts at 84-home Aberdour development
WORK has started on the site of a new 84-home development in Aberdour, Fife.
CALA Homes is constructing 63 four and five-bedroom detached homes and...
Football club is pitch perfect after securing donation from housebuilder
ARDGOWAN Thistle Football Club has benefited from a £250 donation from Bellway Homes (Scotland West).
The club turned to the housebuilder to help pay for...
Reimagining fossil fuel sites
By Ruth Cochrane, enterprise lead within the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University
MOST of us are acutely aware that the...
Social impact of projects is ‘business critical’ for construction firms
THE sole delivery of a construction project with no additional benefits is often no longer sufficient, BAM has told Project Scotland.
The firm has become...
Stitching together the Great Tapestry of Scotland building
AN architect involved in the creation of the £5 million Great Tapestry of Scotland building has revealed the inspiration behind the design of the...
Sector needs more support over recruitment and training
A construction recruitment specialist believes a long-term approach to training and development is necessary to help solve the escalating labour shortage problem.
Richard Samuels, managing...
Arc-Tech secures Tier 1 subcontractor status with BAM
BAM Construct UK has awarded building services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) Category 1 subcontractor status.
Designed to 'improve the construction process, build quality, health & safety...
Plans move forward for Winchburgh artist-in-residence project
THE creation of a public art project for Winchburgh in West Lothian has moved forward after planning approval was given to transform a former...
Key milestone achieved in plans for new Dunfermline neighbourhood
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has acquired land off Whitefield Road in Dunfermline, which the firm described as signalling a 'key milestone' in the delivery...
Maxi to deliver West Lothian College improvement works
MAXI Construction has landed a contract to deliver alteration and student-focused improvement works to West Lothian College in Livingston.
This is the company’s second contract...
Land acquisition set to deliver 227 new homes in Jacktonhall
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland is to deliver a new 227-home development after acquiring land off Jackton Road on the western edge of East Kilbride.
This...
Scotland’s construction industry enters 2022 with renewed optimism
2021 was one of the most challenging years on record for the Scottish construction industry. Material shortages, soaring price rises, the skills gap, and...
Pushing the envelope: major milestone for River Ness hydro project
THE River Ness hydro project is marking a major milestone with the installation of the stainless-steel envelope for the 92kW Archimedes Screw hydroelectric scheme.
Located...
Nursery building complete at Arisaig Primary
CONSTRUCTION is complete on a new nursery building at Arisaig Primary School. The project was delivered by the Highland Council’s in-house property teams with...
Kingdom and Campion give back to local communites in festive campaign
KINGDOM Housing Association and Campion Homes have been helping to spread festive cheer among local communities.
Staff from Kingdom and Campion delivered selection boxes to...
Award win shines spotlight on fast track apprenticeship programme
STEWART Milne Group is celebrating after being honoured with an innovation award for its approach to tackling skills shortages in the construction industry.
Trade body...
Barratt Developments raises £204,000 for charities across Scotland
BARRATT Developments is celebrating a year of giving after its charitable efforts topped more than £204,000 in donations across Scotland.
The housebuilder supports a wide...
New Westminster public sector construction framework looks to drive ‘consistency’
A new 'Gold Standard' in public sector construction frameworks has been created by the UK Government.
Recommendations for the new standard are designed to ensure...
