NFRC launches campaign to tackle silica exposure in roofing sector
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has launched Cut the Dust, a new industry-wide campaign aimed at tackling the dangers of respirable crystalline...
Significant refurbishment and retrofit of Edinburgh school complete
SIGNIFICANT refurbishment and retrofit work has been completed at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh.
GRAHAM delivered the project on behalf of the City of Edinburgh...
SFHA commissions research into effectiveness of Section 75 Agreements
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commissioned research to investigate the effectiveness of Section 75 Agreements in delivering social housing.
The research will...
Ospreys return to SSEN Transmission site for 13th consecutive year
THE much loved ospreys, Harry and Flora, have once again returned to their purpose-built nesting platform near SSEN Transmission's Alyth substation.
Marking an impressive 13th...
Work begins to transform derelict Pittenweem site
WORK is underway on a new 39-home development in the village of Pittenweem, marking Cruden Homes’ return to Fife for the first time in...
£9 million contract for final homes at Deans South agreed
SPRINGFIELD Partnerships has agreed a £9 million contract for the final phase of affordable homes at Deans South with Wheatley.
The phase of 37 homes...
Green skills training programme launched in Scotland
A new green skills training programme has been launched at Scotland’s National Retrofit Centre, based at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton.
Apex Training, powered...
Why first-times still matter: reflections ahead of UKREiiF 2026
By Stuart Fleming, director at Will Rudd, Edinburgh
THIS year marks 25 years since I joined Will Rudd. It will also be my first time...
Former Fife opencast coal mine to be transformed into eco-wellness destination
PLANNING permission in principle has been granted to transform a former opencast coal mine in Fife into an eco-wellness and leisure destination.
The approval supports...
Final countdown: wait is almost over for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish construction equipment...
Glasgow eyes significant revamp of Buchanan Bus Station
GLASGOW is eyeing the creation of a 'state-of-the-art' transport interchange and mixed-use development at the sight of the existing Buchanan Bus Station.
The plans form...
Local firms begin work on SSEN’s Spittal to Peterhead link
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead Link project.
The work forms part of a major subsea cable development connecting Caithness with...
Clark Contracts partners with Motherwell schools to deliver STEM event
MOTHERWELL primary school pupils have gained first‑hand insight into the construction industry through a specialised careers and STEM event organised by Clark Contracts.
The event...
Donaldson Timber Systems launches new affordable housing range
DONALDSON Timber Systems has introduced a range of new house types to meet the increasing demand for 'cost-effective, sustainable, and modern methods of construction-compliant'...
Hamilton-based firm delivers £5.2m of retrofit works in Cumbria
HAMILTON-based Procast Group is leading up to £5.2 million of works to deliver energy efficiency upgrades across Westmorland and Furness.
The allocation is part of...
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Why first-times still matter: reflections ahead of UKREiiF 2026
By Stuart Fleming, director at Will Rudd, Edinburgh
THIS year marks 25 years since I joined Will Rudd. It will also be my first time...
