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Dear Editor, This week marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week (6th-10th March), a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the vital role apprenticeships play in supporting people, employers and the economy.

Designed to attract more young people to consider the industry and the wide range of potential careers that it offers, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s support for Scottish Apprentice Week (6-10 March 2023) aims to celebrate the wide range of careers that it supports, and the positive impact this

New research has revealed that the construction industry delivered £1.09 billion of social and local economic value in H1 2022, providing a 30.33% return on investment.

Kilmac has been awarded two contracts from Dundee City Council to carry out improvement works to Seven Arches Viaduct and Caird Park Bridges in Dundee. The contract is part of the LOT 1 Civils Framework.

An assistant site manager with Dandara East Scotland is urging more women to consider a career in the construction industry. Speaking during Women in Construction Week (March 5th-11th), Edyta MorozGronek said that it is important to address the gender imbalance in an industry where only 15% of worke

For Scottish Apprenticeship Week, two young people completing their apprenticeships at DGM Surfacing, part of the Akela Group discussed their experiences. DGM Surfacing, one of Scotland’s leading surfacing contractors, is headquartered in Stirling and works across the whole of Scotland and the

Pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has invested over £3 million in the last two years in projects at its Lochmaben site that aim to increase its operational efficiencies, with a new ridge tile plant becoming the latest investment. The £750,000 major upgrade is taking pla

Outdated stereotypes and poor career advice are seen as the main barriers for women considering a career in the plumbing and heating industry, according to a new survey from the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF). In a poll-of-polls of 674 people, 39% of resp

Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) can play a pivotal role in helping the building services sector get to grips with its skills shortages and lack of diversity, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The theme of this year’s SAW (#ScotAppWeek23) is ‘unlocking

Motorists have been asked to be aware of forthcoming major roadworks for resurfacing starting this month. The £333,000 work for King George VI bridge is for resurfacing and waterproofing and starts at 6am on Tuesday 14 March, 2023 and is due to finish at 7pm on Friday, 9 June, 2023.

An ambitious collaborative project to power subsea equipment with wave power and subsea energy storage has taken to the seas in the north of Scotland.

To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March), Harley Haddow’s three current apprenticeship engineers highlight the need for awareness within the engineering industry and how promoting and advertising apprenticeships available would be beneficial for those interested in a career in enginee

Work is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school building in Edinburgh. The extension will provide much-needed extra space for classrooms as Sciennes already has one of the largest rolls in the country and h

Kier has been appointed by Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian to deliver the new £30 million Aberdeen Integrated Mortuary at the Foresterhill Health Camp.

Oliver Chapman Architects in Edinburgh has marked its 25th year in practice by becoming an employee-owned business and making some new appointments. Martin Lambie has been made a director along with company director Oliver Chapman, and Cat Liggat and Anna McLuckie are now associates acknowledging th