Work to transform the neglected remains of one of Scotland’s architectural gems is to begin within days. The £7.5 million plan will see the former St Peter’s Seminary at Kilmahew, in Argyll, converted into a world-class arts complex almost 30 years after the building was abandoned and left to s
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SSE has unveiled plans to build a brand new £4 million visitor centre overlooking its Pitlochry dam. Free to visitors, the centre will use state of the art technology to showcase the role played by the engineers who brought hydro power to Scotland over 70 years ago. Visitors will also discover the
To mark Blue Monday 2020, Sally Orton shares her wealth of experience in helping construction businesses to identify and effectively manage poor mental health in the workplace. According to the Mental Health Foundation, as many as 3 in 10 employees will experience a mental health problem in any
Industry body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government plans to “generate significant economic growth, combined with a focus on supporting jobs, skills and training” but warned that new proposals on planning contradicted such intentions. Announcing its decision to ac
To mark International Women’s day, female colleagues who operate across all areas of Thomas & Adamson's business have spoken about what brought them to the industry and the changes and challenges they have faced, being a woman in the construction sector. Thomas & Adamson said it p
With Scottish Apprenticeship Week (SAW) in full swing, union leaders and training providers have praised employers for “nurturing and encouraging” young electrical talent in a year that saw record numbers return to the classroom. Unite the Union, the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB)
New UK legislation removing the construction sector’s use of cheaper red diesel could result in a rise in house prices and has already led to an increase in fuel thefts, a trade body has warned.
This is the second part of our three-part series which takes a closer look at inflation and other challenges currently facing construction companies, as well as what the industry can do, from a legal point of view, to be best prepared. The series is compiled by Julie Scott-Gilroy, legal director in
Construction workers in the Highlands will be among the first to experience first-hand how a new Cat tilt rotator can boost productivity after Finning partner Mark Garrick Ltd invested in a new TRS8 for a 310 excavator.
Specialist contractor Kinetic Demolition is celebrating its 10th anniversary by announcing a new charity partnership with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, with the aim of raising £10,000 to support the fight against motor neurone disease (MND).
Kier has combined its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one infrastructure powerhouse The infrastructure, construction and development group said the move pools its skills and capabilities in sectors in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environment, ac
Google’s futuristic £1 billion headquarters in King’s Cross has been ruffled by a most old-fashioned problem — foxes. The as-yet-unopened “landscraper,” a horizontal skyscraper stretching through central London, has found its rooftop garden turned into a playgroun
Scottish Construction Now's Just A Minute feature returns with Paul Doran, development director at Cruden Group. How did you get started in the industry?
UK offsite frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has become the first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration (EPD) for its product, proving its sustainability credentials.
Health secretary Alex Neil has announced the go ahead for the new community health and care centre in East Renfrewshire and another facility in Glasgow.


