Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) board member Emma Marriott on diversity and women in construction. Tokenistic. Tickbox. Lip Service. These are just a few of the words that are commonly used by employees to describe how seriously their organisation takes the topic of diversity i
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Property specialist Graham + Sibbald has strengthened its project management team to satisfy high levels of demand for services. Neil MacFarlane (left) and Sean Donnelly
Meeting the current and future skills needs of employers was the focus of the first Skills Investment Plan for Scotland’s Construction Sector, published four years ago. In the third of a series of articles highlighting work resulting from the Skills Investment Plan, Skills Development Scotland
Regeneration developer Urban Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks. (from left) Apprentices Jake Clark and Jimmy Callaghan with Urban Union managing director, Neil McKay
As part of its commitment to being part of the conversation that influences the changes the housebuilding industry should consider, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has once again teamed up with the undergraduate Management Development Programme (MDP) at Strathclyde Business School to create an industry
Young women from across Central Scotland participating in the ‘Women into Construction’ programme have completed a three-day course to build a wind turbine facilitated by contractor GRAHAM. ‘Women into Construction’ has been devised by Action for Children to encourage more fe
Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the appointment of Gregor Porteous for its operational real estate (OPRE) team in Scotland. Gregor joins the firm from J&E Shepherd in Edinburgh where he was a commercial surveyor in the valuation team for over five years. He is a member of the Royal
The construction and housebuilding industry is struggling with mixed messages today regarding whether building sites should close or remain open following the latest restrictions on public movement. Springfield Properties has announced the closure of all sites, sales offices, kit factory and offices
Businesses in Scotland which have been left reeling by the unprecedented scale of the coronavirus closures have been thrown a welcome lifeline by a property and storage company.
Members of the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) across the UK have joined forces to offer a united front in response to the COVID-19 crisis. ‘Trades Against The Virus’ has been set-up to give tradespeople a recognised route to support vulnerable people in need, using the extens
Keltbray Group has announced the closure of the Scottish arm of its reinforced concrete frame division.
Willmott Dixon chief executive Rick Willmott has issued a statement confirming that the firm’s sites will remain open outlining its approach to ensure the health and wellbeing of staff and customers are safeguarded amidst the coronavirus crisis. In an online message to staff and suppliers Mr W
Staff at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have been given the option of reducing their working hours by 30% with no financial penalty during the coronavirus lockdown. In an email to staff on Wednesday 25 March, RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills said she was introducing the measures to
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has advised contractors to review their contracts so supply chains can work together to manage inevitable delays to projects during the coronavirus crisis. Many sites are being shut down in response to government calls for non-essential work to be
The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance on gas, fire and electrical safety checks which states that private landlords and letting agents should postpone routine certification requirements during the current coronavirus pandemic.


