A Dutch supermarket chain was forced to pull a World Cup advert featuring singing and dancing construction workers after a backlash from fans and human rights groups. The television commercial by Jumbo featured orange-clad workers smiling and laughing as they performed a conga line through a scaffol
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North Lanarkshire Council has picked up a national Energy Efficiency Award after taking top place in the category for Council/Local Authority of the Year. The award recognises the local authority's vision in improving the energy efficiency of its homes and the environment, together with its drive to
The winners of a gruelling six-hour wallpaper hanging challenge have been presented with their awards at a Gala Dinner hosted by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). As the UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector, the PDA’s annual Apprentice Paperhanger o
Law firm Burges Salmon has launched data-led research report exploring ways to support the consenting and permitting process for the anticipated growth in the number of low-carbon hydrogen infrastructure projects in the UK over the coming few years. With the potential to overcome some of the trickie
AM Bid, the Scottish bid and tender specialist, has reported record turnover in excess of £1 million for the second year in a row as it continues to recover from the impact of Covid-19. Figures to the year end 30 September 2022, saw the company post increased revenues of £1,153,165 compa
Anderson Strathern’s employment law specialist Musab Hemsi has long argued that engaging someone through the Construction Industry Scheme doesn’t necessarily always mean they will be defined as self-employed – and this recent ruling (Richards v Waterfield Homes Limited) confirms hi
New grant funding has been made available to households in Scotland for the installation of heat pumps and energy efficiency measures in their homes. As of today, homeowners can now apply for a standalone grant of £7,500 from the Home Energy Scotland Scheme to install heat pumps. Previously, a
A developer's further attempt to gain approval for a residential development in Glasgow's Argyle Street has been refused. HJV Consultants had sought permission to build a five-storey block with 14 flats and two ground floor commercial units at 1017 Argyle Street, opposite Kent Road.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has announced the promotion of three surveyors across its residential and commercial operations in Aberdeen. To reflect recent growth and deliver on succession planning, the partnership has promoted residential surveyors Andrew Sinclair and Steven Wilson together with co
Scottish Renewables’ flagship awards event returned to the EICC in Edinburgh where more than 1,200 guests celebrated Scotland’s renewable energy industry and applauded the 13 award winners who were recognised for their achievements over the past year. The winners were selected by a panel
North east environmental technology firm Recycl8 has appointed construction industry veteran Jim Young as its first technical industry consultant. In his new role, Jim will leverage his 40-year construction sector experience to ensure the field performance of Recycl8’s product matches customer
hub South West Scotland (hub SW) is offering local businesses across the construction sector the opportunity to build on existing skills and reach their market goals with the launch of its annual development programme Build Ayrshire in February. Having run the programme successfully across Ayrshire,
Pacific Building was one of just 12 companies across the UK recognised with a special award at a glittering ceremony hosted by The 5% Club at the House of Lords last week. The company, which was only recently granted Gold status by the organisation that recognises employers large and small
The International Barley Hub Field Centre at the James Hutton Institute was officially opened last week by UK Government Minister for Scotland, Malcolm Offord. The £62 million International Barley Hub (IBH), comprised of several developments including the Field Centre, has been funded through
Pitched roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has raised a record-breaking £55,300 for charities and community causes this year, smashing its £50,000 target. Called “Give 4 Good” the initiative was first introduced in January as part of the firm’s celebration

