Taylor Wimpey kicks off International Women’s Day with visit from World Cup winner
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has celebrated International Women's Day with an inspiring visit from Scottish football legend Rose Reilly MBE.
Rose, who lifted titles in...
Glasgow Central high level to remain closed until at least March 18
GLASGOW Central's high level is to remain closed until at least March 18, Network Rail has confirmed as demolition and safety work continues at...
Contract awarded for £1.2m Portree pier repair
MACKENZIE Construction has secured a £1.2 million contract to repair the pier at Portree Harbour.
The Highland Council project will include concrete deck repairs, repairs to...
Glasgow to ‘work as fast as possible’ to regenerate Union Street as demolition begins
DEMOLITION work is underway in Glasgow on what remains of the Union Street building left 'seriously compromised' by the devastating fire on March 8.
Glasgow...
Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of veterans
AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate the industry’s...
Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
By Allan McGill, Wallace Whittle MD
LAST year’s Autumn Budget announced a raft of measures to strengthen pathways for new construction recruits; free training for...
Wills Bros begins upgrade of crucial North Ayrshire road
WILLS Bros has commenced work on the upgrade of North Ayrshire's B714, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the project.
The transformational scheme...
Glasgow’s Meat Market redevelopment gets funding boost
THE regeneration of Glasgow's historic Meat Market Sheds in the city's east end has been boosted with new funding.
The project will receive £600,000 via...
Project team announced for Oban Airport development
HUB North Scotland has been appointed to deliver a business park at Oban Airport with Robertson Construction as main contractor, Argyll and Bute Council...
Morrison Construction to lead £55.3m Midlothian school refurbishment
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by Midlothian Council to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
The appointment marks the move from several years of planning...
Digital construction marketplace could be key to cutting site downtime
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland set for £9.7m development
SCOTTISH Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a new £9.7 million development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
Limited initial Glasgow Central inspection finds no significant structural issues
NETWORK Rail engineers have confirmed they have not identified any significant structural issues at Glasgow Central high-level, following 'limited, controlled' access to the station.
The...
Regional qualifiers set to begin for SkillBuild 2026
REGIONAL qualifiers are set to begin for the annual multi-trade competition SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
15 regional heats will take...
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Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
By Allan McGill, Wallace Whittle MD
LAST year’s Autumn Budget announced a raft of measures to strengthen pathways for new construction recruits; free training for...
