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Running a successful electrical business is a full-time job, but two remarkable sporting sparks have proved that they have what it takes to stand out against aggressive competition in totally different fields. Michael McKenna and Chris Liddell, both members of electrical trade association SELECT, ar

A £10 million upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving customers in Ellon has been completed, boosting the site’s capacity by around one third. The project means that the WWTW is able to support the town’s growing community while continuing to protect the local env

Network Rail has installed new lift shafts as part of the new £15 million East Linton station development. The work was carried out by contractor Bam Nuttall, across two nightshifts.

Improved calculated holiday pay for electricians employed by Balfour Beatty has been secured following a campaign by the Unite union. From January 2023, Balfour Beatty has agreed that all electricians employed under the terms of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) or Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB),

Plans by the National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) to construct a major new building in Granton are gathering pace. The facility titled The Art Works will house Scotland’s extraordinary national art collection and make a major contribution to benefit and enhance the local community for the long

Specialist timber firm Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston as CEO of its retail and distribution division in a newly created role. Graham joins the Donaldson Group from ASDA where he was senior director of omnichannel customer support, running a large UK and international operation alongsi

The group of inspiring finalists competing at this year's Trades Awards has been revealed. The annual awards ceremony was launched 10 years ago to celebrate outstanding trades people and construction businesses in the North of Scotland. There are fourteen award categories, open to businesses of

Two IT specialists have built a guitar-shaped house in the Romanian mountain town of Râșnov. Dragoș and Mădălina Obancea said they were inspired by the atmosphere of the area, namely evenings marked by bonfires and guitar songs, to create Symphony Tiny House.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Royal Elizabeth Bond Ltd. 

Claire Bathgate, head of sales (left), and construction manager Katy Green from Dandara Aberdeen Dandara has started construction work this week on the third phase of City South Business Park in Portlethen, in a significant vote of confidence for the North East economy.

Taylor Wimpey has lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government after its plans to build 50 homes in Monifieth was rejected by Angus Council. The housebuilder submitted a planning application for the Victoria Street development last October.

Heather Bryant, director of health, safety and environment, explores how Balfour Beatty is taking an active approach to designing out risk across its operations. It is no secret that our industry is inherently dangerous and getting our people home safely every day is one of our biggest areas of focu

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is calling on plant owners to take advantage of the financial incentives on offer and consider taking on an apprentice and help secure the future of the industry. Funding is in place for plant owners to access, including an Apprenticeship Grant of up to &

Whether you’re just starting out or planning on handing the financial controls over to a family member, Paula Fraser says AAB can support you. The Chinese proverb that ‘wealth will not pass beyond three generations’ is likely to send a shiver down the spine of those who run a famil

Plans for a £20 million redevelopment of the former Watt Brothers department store at Sauchiehall Street into a boutique hotel have been rejected by Glasgow City Council. Businessmen brothers Sandy and James Easdale had lodged an application for “part use of vacant store as hotel in