The Highland Council has awarded the Conon Bridge Flood Defences Improvement contract to Strath Civil Engineering Ltd who will soon be on-site to start work. The project is required to upgrade the existing flood defence bund to the south of River Conon between the A862 road bridge and the Network Ra
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The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has today shared new figures revealing that while consultancies are making good progress towards unlocking a net-zero future, client demand remains patchy, with only around a fifth (19%) of large consultancy and around a quarter (24%) of SME clie
Councillors have approved plans for 49 new homes in a north east village. Aberdeenshire Council's Garioch Area Committee cleared the way for Kirkwood Homes to build the third and final phase of its Cluny Meadows development.
Wishaw-based mechanical and electrical contracting specialist Weir & McQuiston (Scotland) Limited (WMQ Building Services) has fallen into administration with the loss of 93 jobs. Founded in 1976, the family-owned business provided a full portfolio of mechanical and electrical design, installatio
Work-related stress and poor mental health risk becoming a health and safety crisis for Great Britain’s workplaces, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned today. While the full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood, mental health issues are the number one reas
SP Energy Networks is urging construction workers to ‘Plan Ahead, Look Around’ to reduce the number of reported electrical accidents on construction sites. Reports to date this year from the Energy Networks Association (ENA) reveal that there have been 477 safety incidents reported on co
Bancon Homes has announced its support for this year’s Northsound Mission Christmas Cash for Kids Appeal. The campaign aims to ensure that children who would not otherwise receive a present, get a gift on Christmas morning. Last year 5,110 toys and gifts were donated.
A man had to be rescued from inside a wall in a theatre after being stuck there for days. Firefighters responded to a report of a man stuck in a wall in the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse fire deputy chief John Kane said.
The penultimate feature in our COP26SCN showcase sees the Borders Housing Network outline how the four Borders RSLs have come together with a new approach to tackle the issue of fuel poverty. A total of £450,000 in Scottish Government funding was awarded to the four Borders RSLs cons
National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) is bringing its gold standard surveyor training in timber and damp to Stirling University. Property and construction companies across Scotland can invest in specialist training that focuses on the issues caused by damp, timber infestation and d
The funding and timeframe for proposed investment in school buildings in Fraserburgh and Stonehaven has been confirmed by Aberdeenshire Council. Councillors agreed to prioritise funding and add the projects to the Capital Plan for completion in 2025 at their meeting of Full Council.
The latest analysis from Savills reveals a remarkable period of activity within the Scottish prime housing market and includes the following standout statistics. Prime transactions above £400,000 in Scotland reached an all-time record (8,755 took place between Sep 2020 and Aug 2021). This is 7
An important next step has been taken in the refurbishment of Gala Fairydean Rovers’ iconic Netherdale Stand with the appointment of a main works contractor. Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) has been appointed to carry out a range of improvements to the category A listed building. The work inclu
The demand for ‘Green Jobs’ is higher in Scotland than in any other part of the UK, and the country is also best positioned to maximise the benefits of green investment, according to PwC. These findings come from PwC’s Green Jobs Barometer launched today - a first of its kind analy
A lucky construction worker has won a whopping $100,000 after purchasing a scratchcard. Jemmelle Murphy has been a commercial construction worker in Brandywine, Maryland for almost 15 years.

