Lighthouse Charity reveals huge rise in critical incident support calls
THE Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, which revealed an 'unprecedented' 42% increase in the number of calls seeking support from the...
‘Unique’ hub helps developers better understand Scottish places
DEVELOPERS scoping the potential of new Scottish projects are being urged to make the most of an online toolkit.
Understanding Scottish Places (USP) is a...
Key stage of £311.5m electrification of Fife railway to begin in October
A major programme of works is to begin in October as part of the Scottish Government's £311.5 million investment to electrify the 118km of...
ScaffEx Excellence Awards 2026 shortlist announced following record number of entries
THE shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, following a record number of entries.
Submissions increased by 40% compared to 2025. Following...
CR Smith creates 150 new roles as business expands
CR Smith has reinforced its commitment to Scotland's social housing sector following a sustained growth in orders from local authorities and housing associations over...
Industry invited to engage with proposed changes to Scotland’s building standards system
BE-ST has been commissioned by the Scottish Government's building standards division to deliver a national engagement programme supporting the built environment sector in preparing for...
Major milestone reached on build of 604-bed Edinburgh student scheme
MCALEER & Rushe has marked the topping out of the Mantle Yard purpose-built student accommodation scheme on Edinburgh's Baltic Street.
The milestone was celebrated on...
SSEN Transmission signs framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord
SSEN Transmission has signed a long-term framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries and Van Oord Offshore Wind UK.
Under the framework agreement, Sumitomo Electric will...
New £18.3m railway station in Barrhead to open ahead of schedule
THE new Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, Network Rail has announced.
Story Contracting is leading the build...
Build of £10m community care hub complete in Greenock
OGILVIE Construction has completed the £10 million build of a community care hub in central Greenock.
The Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub, designed by Holmes Miller...
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...
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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...
