Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change

A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...
Kirsten Dalziel and Shirley Lawrie

Civils firm backs East Renfrewshire schools initiative

FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS is supporting the Back-to-School Bank East Renfrewshire initiative, which donates new school clothing and essentials to local families. The contractor...
CGI of Glasgow Merchant City development

Construction to begin this year on Glasgow Merchant City mixed-use scheme

CONSTRUCTION of 109 new homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in Glasgow city centre will begin later this year following purchase of...
Clive Dickin

NASC warns scaffolding workforce shortage could impact delivery of projects

NASC has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect...
Construction workers holding banner depicting West Highland Way charity trek

Glasgow construction workers tackle West Highland Way in hospice charity challenge

FOUR Glasgow construction workers will take on the 96-mile West Highland Way in a bid to raise £20,000 for the city’s Prince & Princess...
Màiri McAllan MSP with Barratt team

Scotland’s housing secretary highlights crucial role of apprentices in housebuilding sector

SCOTLAND'S housing secretary Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with...
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M&E specialist marks milestone year with new cohort of apprentices

MECHANICAL and electrical specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching the firm's 2026 apprentice intake. Operating across Scotland, the Glasgow-headquartered business has...
L-R: Professor Andy Schofield, Wes Streeting MP, and Steijn Ribbens

UK health secretary marks opening of ‘landmark’ Glasgow innovation hub

UK health secretary Wes Streeting MP has marked the official launch of the Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow, a purpose-built life sciences laboratory...
Barratt representatives with large cheque for charity Launch Foods

Barratt dinner raises £167,000 for Glasgow charity

A Glasgow charity that supports vulnerable children has received an incredible £167,000 donation from Barratt Homes West Scotland. Launch Foods has said the cash will...
artin Grant SECTT Lanarkshire TO, Chris Schneider (Adult Trainee), Callum Young (Time out), Davy Russell MSP and Contract Manager Kevin McKeown.

SECTT and Quartzelec champion electrical apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week

THE Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECCT) and Quartzelec marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 by welcoming Davy Russell MSP for a visit and discussion...
Group photo at Centenary Forest planting event

Mactaggart & Mickel launches Centenary Forest in Symington

MACTAGGART & Mickel has planted the first trees in its new 150-acre Centenary Forest at Burnbrae, Symington. More than 124,000 trees will be established, creating...
Robertson begins construction of national skills centre of excellence

Centre of excellence tipped to enhance traditional and heritage skills

MAIN contractor Robertson Construction Central East has started work on Lock 16: Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills. Located at the former...

Scottish Water announces low-emission steel supply chain partners

SCOTTISH Water has announced new low-emission supply chain partners as it looks to continue its drive to cut carbon in its capital investment programme...
Findlay Ambrose and Cieran Fagan

Inverness apprentices help tackle Highlands skills gap

CR Smith has marked this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce, including in Inverness and across...
Ellis Stevenson, left, won gold at SkillELECTRIC

Trade body welcomes ‘steady upturn’ in electrotechnical industry female recruits

AHEAD of International Women’s Day, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to consider careers in the electrotechnical industry. SELECT highlighted the...

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Edinburgh Gateway points the way towards neighbourhoods of the future

By Stuart Harrow, director of transportation at Dougall Baillie Associates EDINBURGH is justifiably proud of what the city offers: a great quality of life, a...

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