NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards

Finalists announced for Scottish Roofing Awards 2026

THE finalists have been announced for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2026. Winners will be announced on 30 October at a ceremony being held at...

Center Parcs to accelerate procurement programme on £450m Borders resort

CENTER Parcs has announced that its procurement programme for work on its first Scottish site will accelerate in 2027. The news comes as construction progresses...
Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow

Historic Scottish buildings included in AHF’s standout heritage list

A number of Scottish buildings have been included in the Architectural Heritage Fund's (AHF) list of 25 standout projects, highlighted as part of its...
Alex Plant, chief executive of Scottish Water

Global water leaders descend on Glasgow for crucial conference

THOUSANDS of water leaders from around the world will gather in Glasgow this weekend as the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and...
London Medway

Port operator urges ‘smarter approach’ to how materials enter and move around the UK

PEEL Ports Group is calling for a 'smarter approach' to how construction materials enter and move around the UK, ahead of the upcoming budget. The...
Sustainable construction training

New partnership aims to strengthen Scotland’s built environment just transition

ENERGY Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have announced a formal partnership designed to strengthen collaboration between Scotland’s colleges, employers,...
James Grimley (Reiach and Hall); Alan Garland (Stallan-Brand); Tamsie Thomson (RIAS CEO); Katherine Cotter (Oberlanders Architects); and Gerry Hogan (Collective Architecture). Image credit: Colin Hattersley

Report highlights how Scottish architects can support Ukraine’s reconstruction

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has launched a new research report, supported by Scottish Government, to explore how Scottish architects and...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026

Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced

A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...

Latest housing stats underline ‘stark measure’ of the challenge facing Scotland

NEW housing statistics have highlighted the 'urgent' need for effective intervention to reverse Scotland’s declining housing supply, according to Homes for Scotland (HFS). The figures...
Caledonia High School handover

Annual hub East Central Scotland report highlights continued confidence in model

HUB East Central Scotland has published its 2025–26 annual report, highlighting a £1.2 billion portfolio of investment in public infrastructure and £57.8 million of...
CGI of Ardrishaig Distillery

Former Ardrishaig waterfront oil depot site to be transformed into whisky distillery

ARDRISHAIG Distillery has secured planning permission to build a new craft distillery and visitor destination. Designed by Organic Architects, the project will transform a disused...
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Scottish Civils Training Group awarded funding through CITB’s Specialist Upskilling Fund

THE Scottish Civils Training Group has been named as one of the successful applicants to the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Specialist Upskilling Fund. The...
Robertson Supply Chain Outstanding Contribution Awards winners

Robertson honours supply chain excellence at Glasgow ceremony

ROBERTSON has recognised the achievements of its supply chain at an awards ceremony in Glasgow. The Robertson Supply Chain Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026 brought together...
Kinneil Kerse Wastewater Treatment Works

Scottish Water ramps up net zero ambitions with milestone solar installation

SCOTTISH Water has celebrated the installation of its 100th solar scheme as the publicly-owned utility presses ahead with its renewables programme. The organisation now has...
Edinburgh Futures Institute

Shortlist revealed for 2026 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award

AN open air pool pavilion in Aberdeenshire, new facilities at the University of Edinburgh, and a public library in Paisley have been shortlisted for...
Philip Hoare at the 2025 Early Careers Festival

Balfour Beatty commits to major UK recruitment drive

BALFOUR Beatty has announced plans to increase its UK workforce from approximately 14,000 to 16,000 over the next two years. By the end of 2027,...
RSE's Muir of Ord site

Report highlights Highland group’s economic impact across the UK

A new impact report has revealed that Highland-headquartered RSE Group drove £280.7 million of gross value added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2024/2025....
Lighthouse Charity van and Taylor Wimpey hard hat

Van donation helps drive construction charity’s #Make it Visible campaign

TAYLOR Wimpey and the Lighthouse Charity are strengthening their partnership in a bid to improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for construction...
First Minister John Swinney meets Nick Rowan, MD of Balfour Beatty's business in Scotland alongside employees helping to deliver Edinburgh Airport’s expansion programme

Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment

EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five-year capital investment programme valued at £500 million. Representing the largest investment in the airport's history, the aim...
BE-ST Fest audience

Inverness event to focus on clean heat and energy efficient buildings

INDUSTRY stakeholders will meet in Inverness next month to explore how Scotland can accelerate the delivery of more energy efficient buildings and clean heat. BE-ST...