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The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has echoed calls for the industry to “play its part” during lockdown ­and has urged workers to keep following vital health and safety guidance. The industry collective reminded contractors to observe new rules after the Scottis

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has implemented a wholesale restructuring of its studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels and Dumfries, as the firm anticipates further growth in 2021. Aiming to build on a strong performance last year, where revenues exceeded £1.5 million, the company said

Quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has appointed Paul Brown as strategic adviser to the business to assist the senior team with its expansion in the utilities, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Mr Brown's career has encompassed over 30 years’ experience

Bouygues Energies & Services, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been selected by Valneva, a speciality vaccine company, for the turnkey design and build of its manufacturing facility in Livingston.

Redpath Construction has been awarded three new projects which will all be delivered in early 2021. The Central Belt regional contractor, specialising in refurbishment, interiors and construction projects, has already begun work on the projects including the refurbishment of Theatre 5 at the Royal A

Maxi Construction has started work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston. This is the company’s first contract award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Construction Works and Associated Services Framework.

Housebuilder Story Homes has welcomed 11 new trainees as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in and developing young talent. Developing future talent has been a long-term aim for the builder and in the past 10 months it has recruited four trainee assistant site managers, five trainee sa

James Gibb residential factors has appointed David Leese to its senior management team, in the newly-created position of chief operating officer. The extraordinary business growth of James Gibb has driven investment in the new position, which is focused on system leadership across the whole business

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) innovation manager Sam Hart on the natural resource that could help Scotland achieve its carbon targets. Scotland is claimed to have hit the energy jackpot twice, with the discovery of North Sea oil and gas and, later, the advent of renewable

Shettleston Housing Association has welcomed a £45 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to refinance existing loans and enable completion of its new build development programme within the area. Providing quality affordable homes and services for the communities of Shettleston, G

New Gorbals Housing Association has teamed up with Page\Park Architects to submit designs to create a pedestrian link between two Glasgow communities by opening up a railway arch. The route is proposed between Laurieston Road and Cleland Lane and would be part of a phased project aimed at impro

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has today launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across the construction sector, with targeted support for the industry’s multitude of SMEs. Through the DIveIN training and development programme, CSIC will give businesses the

Angus Council has appointed design and consultancy firm Arcadis to take the Arbroath, A Place For Everyone project, aimed at improving access and promoting active travel, through design development to completion in the next four years. In July 2019, the Scottish Government announced that funding und

One of the UK’s oldest lifts located in Glasgow’s Argyle Street has been given a £30,000 make-over preserving its heritage. The familiar landmark building located within 146 Argyle Street was originally a warehouse built in 1903 by architect Horatio K Bromhead on behalf of Stewart

Scottish Borders Council has announced that the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Galashiels remains on course to open its doors this year.