RSSB announces new board appointment
THE Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Sheena Smith to its board as an industry non-executive director (suppliers).
Sheena is a  founding director...
Stone supplier fined after fatal incident at Larkhall base
BLYTH Marble Limited has been fined £50,000 after a worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader at the company’s premises...
Glasgow-headquartered Wallace Whittle strengthens English leadership team
GLASGOW-headquartered Wallace Whittle has strengthened its leadership team in England with the appointment of Colin Preston as business development and strategy director for the...
Project to double capacity of key Stirling learning hub progresses
WORK to double the capacity of a learning facility for Stirling's young people with additional support needs has reached a key milestone.
Bluebell House, situated...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support.
In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Development opportunity in Dolphinton brought to the market
A rural development opportunity offering development land within the commuter village of Dolphinton - 22 miles south of Edinburgh - has been brought to...
Dundee charity’s plans for build of new centre progress
A major milestone has been met in Mid-Lin DayCare's plans to build a new centre in Dundee to enhance the charitable service it delivers...
New Scottish bidding firm targets construction sector
THE construction sector is a key focus for a newly-launched Scottish bidding firm.
Edinburgh-headquartered Aspire Bidding has been set up by East Lothian bid and...
Arup secures major role in boosting Scotland’s electricity transmission network
ARUP has been appointed to SSEN Transmission's power system modelling framework to support Scotland and the wider UK's energy security and clean power targets.
Over...
First phase of Bellsmyre regeneration project completed
CALEDONIA Housing Association has marked a milestone in the Bellsmyre regeneration project with the completion of the first phase of the £7.3 million development...
McTaggart marks 80 years in business with generous charity donation
MCTAGGART Construction has announced plans to mark its 80th anniversary this year by donating £80,000 to Scottish charities.
Since 1946, the company has built a...
Investor interest from Asia Pacific in Highlands and Islands at ‘all-time high’
INTEREST in the Highlands and Islands from investors in Asia Pacific is at an 'all-time high', Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has said.
Stuart Black,...
Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig
ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...
27 firms appointed to £500m Scottish social housing ‘disruptors’ framework
27 suppliers have been appointed by PfH Scotland to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework - the largest cohort since...
Glasgow restaurant could get listed status
A Glasgow restaurant could be recognised with listed status, under new proposals by Historic Environment Scotland.
The organisation is seeking feedback on proposals to list...
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Scaling up isn’t enough: why construction must deliver sustainable scale in...
By John Forster, founder & chair, Forster Group
AS we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social...
