4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (869+ words) NASC group CEO Clive Dickin Speaking to Scottish Construction Now ahead of both events, NASC group CEO Clive Dickin and Lloyd McKenzie, the organisation’s business development manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland, set out why quality and safety standards in…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (351+ words) UK construction activity fell for the 20th consecutive month in August, with the S&P Global PMI dropping to 44.3 from 44.7 in July. Residential building led the decline, contracting sharply (37.6) and at a faster pace than in July, while commercial (47.8) and civil…...

1+ week, 2+ min ago   (277+ words) A supply chain event designed to connect Scottish SME subcontractors directly with main contractors and industry experts is being staged on Thursday, 10 September. More than 100 people from the construction sector are expected to be in attendance at the first Meet…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (210+ words) Across the country, major investments in commercial development, transport infrastructure and industrial regeneration are creating new opportunities for communities and businesses alike. Behind many of these landmark projects stands Tarmac, a construction materials partner whose products, expertise and supply capabilities…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (293+ words) After CITB’s Workforce Mobility report found that increasingly localised construction labour markets support the UK government’s agenda to provide work experience and connections with local employers, strategic director, Scotland, Ian Hughes, looks at the implications for the Scottish construction workforce....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (360+ words) Axiom Advocates, the joint legal sponsor of this year’s Scottish Construction Summit, has unveiled its line-up of speakers for the event. Garry Borland KC and David Thomson KC will be taking part on the day, with the current plan built…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (267+ words) BAM UK & Ireland has appointed Mike King from Robertson Construction Group as its new regional director for Scotland. King will join BAM on 17 September, bringing almost 30 years of experience spanning engineering, project management, operational delivery and senior leadership. In his…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (408+ words) (from left) Marc Cairns, associate director at the Scottish Futures Trust, Peter Reekie, CEO of the Scottish Futures Trust, Màiri McAllan MSP, cabinet secretary for education, culture and Gaelic, Karen Ridgewell, climate emergency and sustainability lead at Creative Scotland, Jeannie…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (220+ words) Castle Building Services is to undertake full mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services for the new Ardrossan Community Campus project following its appointment by Morgan Sindall Construction. With an overall project value of £124 million, the campus forms part of…...