Shetland eyes £1.5 billion build of subsea tunnels to connect islands
SHETLAND Islands Council has approved recommendations for the creation of subsea tunnels between some islands.
The local authority appointed Stantec, Mott MacDonald, and COWI in 2025...
Heritage-led plans unveiled for Glasgow student accommodation build
PLANS have been submitted for the construction of a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Glasgow's St George's Road.
Threesixty Architecture is behind the...
Campion Homes marks Dundee milestones
CAMPION Homes is marking two milestones in the delivery of affordable homes in Dundee through its partnership with Abertay Housing Association.
The Dundee-based housing association...
Paisley pupils bid farewell to historic school as they move into £85m campus
PUPILS at Paisley Grammar School marked their final day in the school's current building with a day of activities, as they prepare to start...
Narro appoints new MD
EMPLOYEE-owned structural and civil engineering consultancy Narro has announced a leadership transition, with Robbie Templeton succeeding Ben Adam as MD.
Following the transition, Robbie Templeton...
Construction activity progresses on £100m Moray Growth Deal projects
MOMENTUM is building on the delivery of Moray's £100 million growth deal, the region's local authority has said.
The latest report on the Moray Growth...
Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre takes shape
THE steel structure of the new Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre facility is now complete.
BAM is leading the build of the £56 million East...
Balfour Beatty announces new MD of major projects arm
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the appointment of Angus Murray as MD of its UK major projects business.
Angus will oversee a portfolio of projects supporting...
Scotland’s home completions at lowest level since Covid
THE total number of homes completed in Scotland is at the lowest level since Covid with starts having also fallen by 41%, Scottish Government...
UKTC unveils new £2.5m furnace at East Kilbride facility
UNITED Kingdom Testing & Certification (UKTC), A SOCOTEC Company, has officially opened its new advanced fire testing furnace in East Kilbride.
Representing a £2.5 million...
LUC wins gold award for Paisley activity space project
ENVIRONMENTAL consultancy LUC has won a Gold Award at the 2026 Scottish Design Awards for its work on the Ferguslie Neighbourhood Centre Activity Space...
Cala completes Fife affordable housing development
AFFORDABLE housing has been handed over to Fife Council in Aberdour following completion of a £4.8 million project delivered by Cala Homes (East).
The 21...
Consultation launches on River Clyde strategic masterplan
A public consultation has launched on a masterplan to set out a vision and recommendation for the future of the Clyde Mission corridor in the...
Innovative Dumfries firm secures £5m funding to tackle housing shortage
A Dumfries-based industrial construction company which has developed technology to build homes from recycled glass panels has secured more than £5 million in funding.
VASO...
Plans for new Highland school unveiled
PLANS for the build of a new primary school and early learning and childcare facility in Tornagrain are to go on public display next...
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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...
