Firm doubles operational footprint with new Aberdeen base
OCEANSCAN has relocated to a new facility in Dyce after more than 35 years at its previous base in Bridge of Don.
The firm, which...
SSEN Transmission awards major contract for Aberdeenshire project
SSEN Transmission has awarded a major contract to BAM and Siemens Energy as part of the delivery of its Greens substation project in Aberdeenshire.
BAM...
NASC updates TG30 platform with birdcage configurations
NASC has announced that its TG30 system scaffolding platform has been updated with a new release, expanding its coverage to include a range of...
Historic notes return to Edinburgh Castle’s Crown Room
NOTES uncovered during a refurbishment of Edinburgh Castle have been returned to the Crown Room where they were first found.
Hidden behind the room’s historic...
Marine survey work to assess additional Shetland HVDC Link 2 landfall location
SSEN Transmission is extending its current marine survey programme for the proposed Shetland HVDC Link 2 to assess an additional potential cable landfall point...
CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Contractor appointed for multi-million-pound Museum of Aberdeenshire project
CHAP Group has been announced as the principal contractor for the multi-million-pound project to build the landmark Museum of Aberdeenshire and new Peterhead Library.
Hub...
Plans progress for community-led housing development in Kelloholm
THE Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £620,247 of Scottish Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for a community-led housing development in Kelloholm.
This...
Contractor opens new office in Cumbria to serve civils and building divisions
GRAHAM has opened a new office in Cumbria, which will be utilised by the contractor's civil engineering and building divisions.
Located at the Phoenix Enterprise...
Rare water voles relocated ahead of Glasgow drainage project
RARE water voles found in Glasgow's east end have been relocated ahead of Scottish Water carrying out essential drainage work in the area.
A specialist...
Buchan Offshore Wind ramps up expansion plans with Glasgow office move
CBRE has advised Buchan Offshore Wind on its relocation to 3,733 sq. ft. of new office space at Ediston’s refurbished 70 Wellington Street in...
Gensource completes acquisition of Solar Kingdom
SUSTAINABLE energy specialist Gensource has completed the acquisition of Perth-based Solar Kingdom for an undisclosed price.
Solar Kingdom, which was established in 2009 and specialises...
Report calls for agency to have ‘practical delivery role’ in addressing Scotland’s housing crisis
A new report has claimed Scotland’s proposed new national housing agency, More Homes Scotland, must be given a 'clear mandate, formal powers and a practical...
Multi-million pound engineering and technical framework for Scotland is awarded
A national contract to help Scottish councils source specialist engineering consultancy services has been awarded - and is expected to be worth £160 million...
Scotland’s construction leaders state key aims for incoming government
SKILLS, sustainability, and addressing the housing crisis should be among the top priorities for the incoming Scottish Government, construction sector leaders have told Project...
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Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform
Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need
SINCE 2000, community...
