Unite the Union has confirmed that strike action by over 300 trades workers at Dundee City Council will go ahead today. All-out strike action is set to begin on 4 April for three weeks until 28 April, and then it will be followed by rounds of daily action until 23 June.
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The team at Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) in Lochmaben recently welcomed a very special guest to the site. The daughter of the founder of the roof tile factory, Mary Colburn (nee Gibson), who worked at the site for her father, visited with her husband Paul, and daughter Maria and son in law Glen.
Real estate advisor CBRE has been appointed to assist Asda on its extensive nationwide store expansion programme. Asda, which has 633 stores in the UK, was founded in 1949 and is owned by the Issa brothers and TDR capital, following the acquisition in October 2020.
Edinburgh’s North Bridge will soon reopen to two-way traffic after the completion of essential work on its concrete deck, last replaced in the 1930s.
akp is adding to its free feminine hygiene products initiative which was rolled out in 2022 to now include environmentally friendly disposable sanitary bins across all akp welfare facilities. After embracing the Grace & Green complimentary plastic-free sanitary products last year, akp has taken
Morris Leslie Plant Hire has acquired Harborough Hire Centre based in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The sale, which was concluded on Friday, 31st of March for an undisclosed sum, sees Morris Leslie increase its UK wide depot network to 15, providing plant hire services from the highlands of Sco
Fast-growing archaeology & heritage consultancy Rocket Heritage & Archaeology has unveiled the appointment of Dr Peter Klemen as principal archaeology consultant for Scotland. Dr Klemen will be based at the group’s newly opened Dundee office. He brings with him over 20 years’ exp
Burns & McDonnell has increased its footprint in the UK transmission market by joining the SSEN Transmission engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) substations framework. The firm joins other selected suppliers to perform substation work providing the design, engineering, procurement, c
The expansion of Scotland’s biggest placemaking community took another step forward last week as the growing community of Winchburgh was linked directly to the M9 with the B8020 Beatlie Road connection being opened. The re-opening of Beatlie Road in Winchburgh marks a significant step forward
NHBC has appointed Charlie Ash as sector lead for housing associations. Charlie, who previously worked in the team as customer relationship executive, will now manage relationships and partnerships with housing associations, their contractors and other sector stakeholders, with focus on building it
The JR Group has donated more than 600 Easter Eggs to primary schools, nurseries and local community groups across Scotland. The Easter goodies from the Paisley-based company were handed in by kind-hearted staff from across the business, as well as suppliers and subcontractors.
Local groups in South Lanarkshire have had their coffers topped up by over £300,000 collectively since 2020 through community grants courtesy of a local wind farm. Banks Renewables’ Middle Muir Wind Farm, which operates near Douglas in South Lanarkshire, has directly contributed the huge
To mark Stress Awareness Month 2023, accredited employment law specialist Laura Salmond considers the duty of employers and offers tips on identifying and managing work-related stress. Saturday 1st April marked the beginning of Stress Awareness Month 2023. An estimated
Aberdeenshire Council’s programme of surface dressing works is now underway across the north-east and motorists are being warned of the risks of loose chips on newly-dressed roads. Surface dressing is used as an effective and cost-efficient way to extend the lifespan of roads.
Clark Contracts held a ‘Masters’ fundraising event last month for nominated company charity, Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), raising £750.


