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Engineering contractor Spie Limited has been fined £160,000 after a child was fatally injured after being trapped between an unsecured pole and fence.

Work experience pupils from Inverclyde Academy in Greenock showed an impressive range of skills last week as they spent time with Home Fix Scotland (HFS) staff. The initiative is part of the HFS commitment to helping develop skills and experience of young people in the Inverclyde area. The training

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

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

Two Scottish specialised supported housing projects which will provide much-needed homes-for-life in the community for people with long-term health needs have received an investment of £6.2 million by real estate investment trust Triple Point Social Housing REIT plc. Max Shenkman, head of inve

Scotland’s capital is one of the world’s top 20 major cities for wellbeing, according to a new study from Knight Frank.

In September 2019, Home Fix Scotland welcomed eight new apprentices from across Inverclyde. To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, some of them have agreed to share their story on their first six months in the role. Tasked with supporting Home Fix Sco

Electrical professionals trade body SELECT has welcomed a small but significant upturn in the number of young women undergoing apprenticeships as electricians. Figures gathered by Scotland’s largest trade association show that there are now 13 female apprentices training to be electricians in

A building company has been fined following an incident when a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a mezzanine level and wooden platform.

John Campbell QC has been announced as the new chairman of The Ross Development Trust, the charity working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver The Quaich Project in West Princes Street Gardens. Mr Campbell, a trustee of the charity for two years, takes on the role as chair f

West Lothian Council has approved plans for 48 new homes in West Calder.

News of a “breathtaking” acceleration in construction sector output has been tempered by concerns over the impact of poor weather, post-Brexit uncertainty and risks associated with the COVID-19 virus.

Plumbing and heating sector trade body the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) marked World Plumbing Day yesterday by highlighting the young people who represent the industry’s future. (from left) Cameron Clark – Dundee & Angus College &nd

Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) has lodged a planning application for engineering works required to strengthen the structure supporting the Cairngorm funicular.

Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a $1 million fund to make them a reality.