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Kier Group has today reported a pre-tax loss and decline in interim revenue although its cost reduction efforts are paying dividends. In the six months to 31st December 2019 the construction and property group made a pre-tax loss of £41.2 million, a marginal improvement on the £45.3m fir

The preferred bidders have been named for two improved road maintenance contracts in the south of Scotland worth more than £1.4 billion in total. Bear Scotland Ltd will take over the South East Unit and Amey OW Ltd will operate the South West unit. The new contracts will commence on 16th Augus

Several workers have been saved from redundancy following the closure of James Davidson and Sons Ltd when it fell into administration in February. Forfar-based Alliance Electrical has hired six plumbers and engineers who had been made redundant following the collapse of the Montrose-based business.

A modular building supplier has reinforced its commitment to young people facing employment barriers by achieving a prestigious ‘Investors in Young People’ Gold accreditation. Elliott, which has three major branches in Falkirk, Livingston and Inverurie, achieved the accolade through work

A not for profit company delivering innovative education developing transversal skills and increasing the employability of the participants was officially launched last month at the Scottish Parliament. (from left) Back row: Tom Almond from Stephenson’s SSC, Stewart Craigy from Sweco, Stephen

Pupils, parents and teachers were among the VIP guests who came together to celebrate the official opening of the new Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr. 

Electrical professionals trade body SELECT has welcomed a small but significant upturn in the number of young women undergoing apprenticeships as electricians. Figures gathered by Scotland’s largest trade association show that there are now 13 female apprentices training to be electricians in

Stewart Milne Group is celebrating Apprenticeship Week by reporting that apprentices now account for almost 5% of its workforce. The independent home builder and timber systems manufacturer now boasts 39 apprentices across the business’ UK locations.

Hart Builders has been confirmed as one of the major sponsors for Maroon’d at Gala, a free sports and music festival taking place at Netherdale, Galashiels on Saturday 18 April. Ian Dalgleish, Gala RFC president (left), with Duncan Scott, project manager at Hart Builders

In September 2019, Home Fix Scotland welcomed eight new apprentices from across Inverclyde. To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, some of them have agreed to share their story on their first six months in the role. Tasked with supporting Home Fix Sco

Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland has collaborated with Barnardo’s Scotland to build transitionary accommodation for young people leaving the care system. The first two purpose-built homes in Renfrewshire use Saint-Gobain materials and a holistic approach to design to ensure the homes

New landslip mitigation measures are to be implemented at the Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 to further improve the resilience of the vital route in Argyll.

Fifteen UK citizens will today be awarded prestigious Churchill Fellowships to research the world’s best ideas, innovations and practices within the fields of arts, crafts, design and architecture.

Land at Stornoway Airport is to be sold to a residential property developer after Highlands and Islands Airport (HIA) successfully challenged a Scottish Land Court ruling that the disputed areas remained subject to crofting tenure.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed Douglas Morrison to the newly-created role of director of operations and future skills. The appointment comes as CSIC progressed with phase two of its strategy which will expand its range of services and activities to drive innovation, cul