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SELECT has once again successfully renewed accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its inspection activities. Accreditation against the internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means SELECT continues to be officially recognised

CMS senior associate Christopher Dickson discusses the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on construction contracts. While the worst effects of the coronavirus outbreak have so far largely been felt in China, the escalating number of confirmed cases reported in Italy over the past few days has cont

A new survey commissioned by engineering services bodies BESA and ECA has found that almost four in 10 small and medium-sized businesses (37%) across all industry sectors are encountering mental health issues among staff due to unfair payment practices.

CITB is developing a new online service featuring work experience opportunities on local construction sites, part of a drive to link candidates with employers.  

New CBRE research has identified Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow as being among the top UK towns and cities outside London where multifamily, or build-to-rent (BTR), developments could increase due to growing demand for private rented accommodation over the next decade. CBRE analysis identified thre

CALA Group has announced the launch of a fundraising partnership with Samaritans which aims to support the charity’s vital work across the UK while strengthening employee mental health and wellbeing. Samaritans is a charity working across the UK and Ireland to help people who are struggling to

Construction and residential development company JB Bennett (Contracts) Ltd has ceased trading.

Contractor GRAHAM is marking Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March) with an apprentice recruitment drive for new talent. GRAHAM’s building division in Scotland has created five apprentice positions, across various skill levels and abilities, including design management, construction programm

A project to grow the Tay Cities Biomedical cluster of world-class life sciences companies will generate hundreds of millions of pounds for the local economy and strengthen Scotland’s reputation as a centre of excellence, according to new economic analysis. The proposed Tay Cities Biomedical C

The search is on for Scotland’s top engineering and construction projects with the launch of the 2020 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding civil engineering achievement, innovation and ingenuity in Scotland. Organised jointly by CECA Scotland and ICE Scotland, th

Up to 25 new jobs are set to be created by an expanding business building its own state-of-the-art headquarters. Artist’s impression of ECO’s state-of-the-art headquarters at Annan

Emtec Building Services is progressing works at the HALO Hub project for client Morrison Construction Limited.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has teamed up with an expert UK-wide network of project partners to launch a major training programme to help grow best practice and skills in offsite construction. The Offsite Ready project, a series of collaborative events and online modules will be l

As Scottish Apprentice Week gets underway (2-6 March 2020), Ayrshire College is reporting great levels of engagement with young Scots hoping to secure a place on one of its two courses being offered in partnership with Taylor Wimpey West Scotland. Ayrshire College principal Carol Turnball on her rec

A company has developed the world’s first Engineering Grade Augmented Reality device that allows construction workers to view Building Information Models on-site to 5 millimetre accuracy.