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Can you teach an old brickie new tricks? 73-year-old builder Pat Griffin is to swap roles with his 29-year-old comedian daughter Jo for a comedy infused, interactive theatre show about loss, family relationships, class and the generation divide. Born in 1942, writer/performer Pat Griffin grew up in

The Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre at Polmadie Interserve is to pull out of the energy from waste business after a £70 million hit on a Glasgow project contributed to a half-year loss in profits.

Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall has been appointed by Perth & Kinross Council to design and build a new road bridge over the Black Water. The original Bleaton Hallet Bridge was damaged beyond repair when the eastern abutment was washed away by the sheer force and volume of

Engineers have joined the Queensferry Crossing’s north deck and viaduct meaning the bridge is now connected to Fife. The milestone represents the first of four closures between the “deck fans” now nearing completion around each of the bridge’s three towers.

The UK construction industry has continued to decline though the full impact of the EU referendum result may yet still be to come, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures published by the independent body today revealed that output in the sector decreased by 0.9 per cent in Ju

Housebuilder and regeneration group Keepmoat has reported a 3.5 per cent increase in group revenue despite a “year of consolidation” in its Regeneration division. Releasing its financial results for the year ending 31 March 2016, Keepmoat said it performed in line with expectations in the face o

Ayrshire Housing and the Energy Agency are hosting a free CPD event this month to highlight some of the latest work in energy efficiency and air quality. Building managers and designers, and policy makers are frequently disappointed by the gap between design intentions and experienced performance wh

CCG (Scotland) Ltd has taken the total number of modern apprentices it employs up to 62, representing over 10 per cent of the company’s workforce, with a brand new intake. Sixteen young people aged 16 to 19 will begin their apprenticeship programme with the Cambuslang-based construction firm this

Contractors and suppliers have warned that the construction skills shortage is “at breaking point” and affecting their quality of work and their ability to stay in budget, according to new research. A report from public-sector-owned built environment firm Scape Group found that nearly 85 per cen

Renfrewshire Council has unveiled a five-year plan to target £34 million in grant funding into projects which will deliver more than 700 affordable homes. The draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2017/18 - 2021/22 will be presented to Renfrewshire Council's housing and community safety (HACS) bo

Graham Cash BAM Construct UK earned a profit of £13 million last year, almost double the £7.2m achieved in 2014, the company said today.

Henry Boot has reached an unconditional agreement with Aberdeen City Council for its new exhibition and conference centre, allowing Robertson Group to start work on the £333 million project. The Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) development, which will be funded by the council

Plans have been lodged with Glasgow City Council for an 185-bed student housing development on the site of the dilapidated Jumpin’ Jaks nightclub on Sauchiehall Street. If approved, the proposed development, adjoining the world-renowned Glasgow School of Art campus, will also include roof gardens,

(from left) Gary Holmes (Graham regional director), Jos Mackie, Brian Hepburn, Liam McMillan, Karen Jeffrey, Jamie Hepburn MSP, Michael O’Neil, Shams Rahimi, Stephen Angus, Eimear McLaughlin, David McFadyen and Craig Bridges Graham regional development director Scotland’s minister for employabil

A Dundee hotel is planning to capitalise on the city’s expected tourism boom with a major new extension. A planning application has been lodged with Dundee City Council to create space for 24 new bedrooms at the Best Western Invercarse Hotel.