The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has called for a dedicated Scottish Minister for Construction as it published its first-ever manifesto detailing the crucial steps which need to be taken to secure a viable and sustainable future for the sector. Acting through the CICV Fo
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Global property development and investment firm Osborne+Co has appointed two new team members in a strategic move as the firm reinforces its commitment to investment in Scotland. Scott Easton joins the company as development manager following six years at Core Five LLP where he successfully delivere
Scottish building services and all-trades contractor McGill has been awarded a contract to deliver full electrical and security works at a new care village development for Fife Council. The contract, worth around £500,000, will see the Dundee-headquartered firm complete a range of electrical a
College students in the fields of construction and engineering are among those to be prioritised for a return to on-campus learning from next month, First Minister announced yesterday. Unveiling the Scottish Government's roadmap out of lockdown, Nicola Sturgeon said she expects that students wi
Drew Hay, the boss of Perth-based Balhousie Windows, has expressed his frustration at the Scottish Government for continuing to enforce a COVID-19 lockdown that prevents work being completed in homes unless it is essential maintenance.
RICS Matrics is hosting its first-ever UK-wide virtual quiz night to raise funds for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Quizzers from across the UK are being invited to test their wits and knowledge at 6pm on April 22.
A £100 million investment in the future economic prosperity of Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides was agreed today, as representatives of the UK and Scottish governments joined the leaders of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council, and Shetland Island Council to sign the H
Organisations in the construction sector are being warned to expect a rise in the number of adjudications around contracts as government support comes to an end and cash becomes scarce for many businesses. Companies that might have a claim in a construction contract or might be on the receiving
MacLeod Construction, Richard M MacKenzie and Riddick & Son are the shortlisted nominees to be named Building contractor of the year: Scotland at the 2021 Construction Awards of Excellence. Sponsored by principal sponsor Payapps, the awards ceremony will be held online on April 15
Our sister publication Scottish Housing News has been gratified to receive many endorsements and messages of congratulations for two decades of daily support to Scotland’s social housing - thanks to Kingdom group chief executive Bill Banks for these kind words.
A contracts manager with Paisley’s JR Group is celebrating ten years’ service with the construction firm after laying solid foundations for his career within the group. John Jack, from Riddrie, who is responsible for the daily management of The JR Group’s scaffold contracts, marked
The world’s first mixed-use net zero carbon development in a key quarter of Birmingham city centre has been unveiled by Woodbourne Group.
MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: LG Pension Fund
A national new home customer satisfaction survey has revealed a fourth successive year of improved results for home builders. The annual New Homes Survey by Homes for Scotland and the Home Builders Federation found that 91% of the customers would "recommend their builde
The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal has been signed today, confirming millions of pounds of investment into the Scottish Borders.