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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...

Paisley contractor spreads Christmas cheer across central Scotland

PAISLEY-based The JR Group has donated more than 1,700 selection boxes to charities and organisations across central Scotland. The contractor selected ten groups to support...

Value of hub East Central Scotland projects highlighted in annual report

THE value of hub East Central Scotland community infrastructure across Perthshire, Tayside, Forth Valley and Fife has grown by over £100 million in the...

Construction firm rebuilds outdoor learning classroom destroyed by fire

CITY Building has started work to rebuild an outdoor learning classroom that was destroyed by a fire at a primary school in the north of...

Building a zero carbon construction sector: five areas to focus on in 2022

By Stephen Good, CEO, Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) THE Covid-19 pandemic aside, the theme that best characterised 2021 could arguably be sustainability. The need...

19 Scottish organisations to benefit from Barrack Charitable Trust funding

THE Barrack Charitable Trust is donating £47,716 to a range of charitable organisations across Scotland. Established in 2009 by Knight Property Group founder and chairman...

Two BDP projects nominated in national retrofit competition

TWO BDP-designed education projects - Ayr Grammar Campus and the University of Strathclyde Learning and Teaching Project - have been shortlisted in the annual...

Housebuilder donates £3,000 to children’s charities in north of Scotland

HOUSEBUILDER CALA has announced that two charities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have received a donation from the firm's community bursary fund to help them...