Calls made for more evidence before decision is made on Glasgow’s M8 Woodside Viaducts
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce has called on Transport Scotland to publish the completed technical modelling on the M8 Woodside Viaducts and test all three...
CITB and FMB launch report to underpin a new sector skills plan
A new report has revealed that the repair, maintenance, and improvement of existing homes represents £41 billion of total construction turnover in the UK.
Energy...
New mooring and pontoon facility to open at Upper Loch Fyne
A new mooring and pontoon facility is to open at the head of Upper Loch Fyne on Saturday (July 18).
The development is the first...
Shawfield Timber makes software investment to enhance customer experience
RUTHERGLEN-based Shawfield Timber is to utilise Podfather logistics software to boost customer delivery experience.
Following a significant investment in the company website last year, the...
Barbush Viaduct to be upgraded in £1.3m project
NETWORK Rail has begun a 27-week programme of work on Barbush Viaduct over Allan Water in Dunblane.
The £1.3 million project will strengthen the structure...
Glasgow’s Union Street to be reopened on July 17
GLASGOW'S Union Street is to fully reopen to pedestrians and vehicles on July 17 after being closed since March following the devastating fire, Glasgow...
Former Fife Council headquarters transformed into 32 affordable homes
A partnership between Campion Homes and Kingdom Housing Association has seen the £7.4 million transformation of a vacant Dunfermline site into 32 affordable homes.
Originally...
Scottish Water education initiative hits 100,000 pupil milestone
SCOTTISH Water's Generation H20 education programme has now reached more than 100,000 pupils across the country.
Teachers at schools in urban and rural communities have...
Free family event at Glasgow museum to inspire next generation of construction workers
A free weekend event at Glasgow's Riverside Museum will aim to inspire the next generation of construction professionals.
The hands-on construction experience is being hosted...
McTaggart Construction launches new website to celebrate 80th anniversary
MCTAGGART Construction has launched a new website as part of celebrations marking its 80th anniversary.
Founded in 1946, McTaggart Construction has grown from its roots...
University of Edinburgh unveils flagship engineering building
WORK has been completed on the build of the University of Edinburgh's new Engineering Forum at the King's Buildings campus.
Designed by BDP and built...
Events at Elgin’s new STEM centre ‘regularly oversubscribed’ as demand grows
ELGIN'S STEM Starts Discovery Centre is to open its doors for three free sessions over the summer, following a 'clear desire' from families across...
Stallan Brand to design £70 million Falkirk Town Hall
STALLAN Brand has been appointed by Falkirk Council to design the new £70 million Falkirk Town Hall.
The Glasgow-based architectural practice was behind the design...
Galston Town Hall reopens following £4m project
GALSTON Town Hall has been officially reopened, following a £4 million restoration project led by Clark Contracts on behalf of East Ayrshire Council.
The refurbishment...
Aberdeenshire self-build housing register proves popular
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has had 80 responses to its self-build housing register since its launch in late 2023, it has revealed.
The register was established in...
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Why climate risk is rising in 2026
By Emily Alexander, senior associate scientist at Tunley Environmental
The evidence is difficult to ignore. 2023, 2024, and 2025 were the three hottest years on...
