‘Go ahead’ says Council
THE Highland Council is to raise no objections to a consultation on proposals by MeyGen Ltd for a 86MW tidal array scheme in the...
New research shows encouraging signs for Scottish housing market
THE Scottish housing market experienced another rise in enquiries, instructions and prices in August, according to the lates RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)...
Livingston contractor secures place on NHS Scotland minor works framework
LIVINGSTON-based contractor Maxi Construction has landed a place on The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) minor works framework.
Appointed to the Low (£50k-£500k)...
CCG secures place on kitchens and bathrooms framework
CCG has been appointed to a new kitchens and bathrooms framework managed by Procurement for Housing (PfH), which operates within the housing sector across the...
Glasgow firm secures Elderpark Housing gas contract
CITY Technical Services (UK) has been appointed by Elderpark Housing as its new gas contractor.
The Glasgow-based company took over the contract to service tenants'...
Scots consultancy launches new service to help reduce embodied carbon in construction
CONSTRUCTION consultancy Soben is urging industry-wide improvements to how carbon is calculated and reduced, as the firm launches a new carbon cost management service.
The...
New research reveals office occupiers attracted by green credentials
NEW research has revealed that the need for 'flexible, energy-efficient' office space is set to drive the market across Scotland's central belt into 2023.
Data...
ATS appoints operations director amidst rising demand
ADVANCED Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Matthew Smith as its first operations director amidst rising demand.
He steps up from his role as operations manager,...
Kirkcaldy shopping centre set for new lease of life
THE Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy is set for a new lease of life after being purchased for £310,000 by Evergold.
The centre was put...
Construction output dips but new orders point to future growth
The latest construction output from the ONS indicates that overall activity in the industry fell 0.8% in April compared to March. New construction work...
Edinburgh office market bounces back with ‘strong’ Q3
NEW research has found that a strong third quarter for take-up has helped the Edinburgh office market 'defy the economic gloom'.
Analysis from Knight Frank...
Advanced Building Contractors caps record year with leadership changes
ADVANCED Building Contractors (ABC) has announced changes to its leadership team to propel further growth.
The firm said strong demand for its services, in particular...
Senior appoints national key account manager
SENIOR Architectural Systems, a manufacturer of aluminium fenestration solutions, has appointed Phil Guy to the new role of national key account manager.
With 13 years...
Infrastructure activity rises in otherwise ‘flat’ Scottish construction picture
SCOTLAND'S construction market saw a rise in infrastructure activity in Q3, 2025 in what was overall a 'flat' picture for the sector, according to...
Balfour Beatty appointed to civils frameworks
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, covering England, Wales and Northern...
Balfour Beatty begins work on SSEN Transmission projects
BALFOUR Beatty has begun work on the development of nine electricity transmission projects across the north of Scotland.
The work forms part of SSEN Transmission's pathway...
Scotia Homes completes acquisition of Caledonia Homes
SCOTIA Homes has completed the acquisition of timber kit manufacturer Caledonia Homes for an undisclosed sum.
Ellon-based Caledonia has been fully owned by Stuart...
Allied Surveyors Scotland adds to senior team in Inverness
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has appointed Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director in the firm's Inverness office.
Carla has over 20 years’ experience as...
Aberdeen housing developments back on track as price pressures ease
TWO Aberdeen City Council housing developments are back on track after high construction costs put them on hold.
A value engineering review identified project savings...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum outlines ‘steady progress’ on Recovery Plan
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has revealed it has made 'steady progress' on its Recovery Plan.
Looking back over 2021, the organisation believes there...
