Ryden and LSH launch ‘enhanced’ Scottish restructuring and corporate recovery offering
FOLLOWING Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) investment in Ryden, the two businesses have announced the launch of an 'enhanced' restructuring and corporate recovery offering across...
JHE launches recruitment drive following new contract wins
WEST Lothian-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has announced plans to expand its team of electricians following a series of contract wins.
The mechanical, electrical and...
Entries sought for Scottish heating and plumbing awards
ENTRIES are now open for the Heating Installer Awards and The Plumber Awards 2027.
Both awards are free to enter, with tradespeople across Scotland encouraged...
CPA’s construction forecasts worsen due to rising inflation risks
THE Construction Products Association’s (CPA) autumn forecasts show that higher oil and energy prices are expected to keep inflation and lending rates higher for...
Housing bodies warn that green building regulations will ‘deepen’ crisis
SCOTTISH housing bodies have warned that proposals for a new green energy standard could 'significantly deepen' the nation's housing emergency.
The Scottish Federation of Housing...
Aberdeenshire to trial lower carbon road infrastructure
ABERDEENSHIRE Council is trialling lower carbon road infrastructure options on a section of the A952 at Mintlaw, as it looks to reduce long-term emissions...
Moray Council outlines regions ‘unique economic position’ to UK Government
MORAY Council has outlined the region's 'unique economic position' and future opportunities for growth in a letter to the UK Government.
The local authority highlighted...
Muir commences work on third retail construction project at Heartlands
MUIR Construction has started work on the firm's third project at Heartlands, with the build of a new Wickes home improvement store alongside Home...
Cruden increases turnover and more than doubles profit
SCOTTISH housebuilder Cruden has increased turnover and more than doubled pre-tax profit and exceptional items for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Total turnover, including...
Award recognition for project to transform empty buildings in Ayr
A social enterprise committed to transforming empty buildings in Ayr town centre has received a national accolade for innovation.
Narture CIC, which has helped deliver...
Wills Bros poised to land £220m A9 dualling deal
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is poised to secure the construction contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie.
The move marks the final phase...
FMB calls for VAT relief to encourage home improvement work
SCOTTISH homeowners are delaying £876 million of building work every year because they cannot find a builder they trust, the Federation of Master Builders...
Plans submitted for new Tesco store on Skye
WEST Ranga Skye Limited (a joint venture between West Ranga Property Group and Lujo Properties) and Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association have submitted a...
New Passivhaus school building opens in Edinburgh
STAFF and pupils at Wester Hailes High School have returned from the half term break into a new Passivhaus school building.
McLaughlin & Harvey was...
Edinburgh office building set for major revamp
CBRE and JLL have launched The Aspect Building to market ahead of a major refurbishment designed to bring Grade A workspace, rooftop amenities and...
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Why construction compliance depends on more than completing risk assessments
By John McGuire, director at Velappity
CONSTRUCTION sites are constantly changing environments. Contractors move between projects, work progresses through different stages and new hazards emerge...
