Leah Stewart, a dedicated roofing apprentice from Kirkcaldy, has been awarded the title of BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year. Leah, currently doing her apprenticeship at the College while learning on the job with Kirkcaldy-based employer Roof & Fibre, put her skills to the test over two days in
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Overall construction activity continued to decline in Scotland according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Construction Monitor, however at a slower rate than was seen in the first quarter of the year.
A new survey by the plumbing and heating association SNIPEF has found that 68% of tradespeople have fallen victim to tool theft, with increasing incidents occurring not only on-site and from vans but also within their homes. Conducted in July, the survey of 700 SNIPEF members revealed that tool thef
Cala Management Limited has completed the purchase of a 5.87-acre site in Cathcart from Celeros Flow Technology. The housebuilder will now progress the delivery of The Foundry, a unique and sustainable new development featuring 254 much-needed new homes, including a high-quality selection of one-, t
Hillhouse Group, one of the largest independent suppliers of quarry materials in Scotland and a third-generation family business, has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd, reinforcing the business’s position as a leader in its sector.
A prominent development site neighbouring the highly anticipated Eden Project in Dundee has been brought to market by CBRE on behalf of Nynas UK.
A man from Utah has built a replica of Disneyland's "Fantasyland" in his basement.
Solicitor and estate agent Watermans has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh law firm Cooper Johnson Law. The deal sees Hazel Johnson appointed as the new head of private client as Watermans builds on recent growth to expand that area of the business.
Checkatrade has partnered with the Lighthouse Charity, an organisation dedicated to supporting the emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing of the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
Dundee Football Club Community Trust (DFCCT) has formally submitted a planning application for a new football training centre and community hub at Riverside Park.
After Labour announced a plan for a £1.8 billion investment in Britain’s port infrastructure, Ian Mockett, director, energy and marine at COWI, highlights the critical role of port infrastructure in the green transition. £1.8 billion is set to be invested in port infrastructure by
Edinburgh College and Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting out how they will work together in partnership to deliver STEM initiatives for students and help them develop skills needed to work in roles vital for the future of the offshore wind sector. Wi
Proposals to cut the number of single-use, disposable items like cups, ban the destruction of unsold goods and promote the reuse of construction materials have received high levels of support in a recent consultation.
The new Easthouses Primary School project in Midlothian is benefiting the local community before its doors are even open, as local youth group Y2K was gifted a range of new furniture.
Plans have been submitted to transform the disused public toilets in Dundee into a vibrant two-storey cafe that aims to rejuvenate the area, the Courier has reported. The proposal involves the renovation of the former toilets located on Seabraes, just off Perth Road, by the property company that acq