RIAS highlights ‘critical opportunity’ to address built environment strategy failings
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has championed 'radical reform' in its response to the UK Government consultation on its forthcoming strategy...
CITB report shows workers becoming less willing to travel long distances for jobs
A new CITB report has revealed that workers are becoming less willing to travel long distances for employment, highlighting the need to develop localised workforces...
Passivhaus Trust welcomes direction of travel in Scotland in initial consultation response
THE UK Passivhaus Trust has welcomed the progress to move towards a Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy, but has outlined a number of ways in...
New PM to drive closer cross-border cooperation?
LEADING figures from across Scotland’s construction and housebuilding sectors hope the arrival of new UK prime minister Andy Burnham will lead to greater cross-border...
Paul Mitchell becomes new chair of Construction Industry Collective Voice
PAUL Mitchell has been announced as the new chair of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV).
MD of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), Paul succeeds...
Overall construction activity stagnates in Scotland despite rise in infrastructure workloads
OVERALL construction activity in Scotland was 'relatively stagnant' in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Muir Group reports increased turnover as profits soar
MUIR Group has increased turnover by 30% to £113.9 million for the year ended January 2026. Pre-tax profit has also soared from £320,000 to...
Restoration and refurbishment work complete at historic Edinburgh theatre
MAIN contractor Robertson Construction Central East has completed the transformation of the A-listed King's Theatre in Edinburgh.
Following a significant restoration and refurbishment programme, the...
Dozens of firms appointed to £725m Scottish repairs framework
PfH Scotland has selected 75 firms for its latest responsive housing repairs and void property services framework for Scottish housing associations and local authorities,...
Work to continue at fire-damaged Princes Street site for ‘at least’ three weeks
WORK is expected to continue on the site of the Princes Street fire for 'at least' three weeks, the City of Edinburgh Council has...
Active travel work marks early milestone for landmark Durieshill project
BARRATT Homes and David Wilson Homes have opened the first phase of a new active travel route linking Plean Country Park to Stirling, as...
HSE takes action in drive to protect workers from silica dust
HSE has undertaken its first enforcement action as part of the nationwide inspection programme to protect workers from silica dust.
Several businesses have received prohibition...
CPA downgrades construction output forecast as Middle East impact begins to bite
THE Construction Products Association's forecast for sector output has been downgraded in its summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East...
Topping out ceremony marks construction milestone at new AIC Heating base
AIC Heating UK Ltd has celebrated a construction milestone with the topping out of its new £6 million HQ and training facility in Lochgelly,...
Henry Brothers strengthens Scottish presence with new Edinburgh base
HENRY Brothers is aiming to strengthen its presence in Scotland after opening a new office in Edinburgh.
The opening of the new base in Scotland’s...
GRAHAM completes £38 million PBSA development in Glasgow
GRAHAM has completed the build of a 321-apartment purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow ahead of the new academic year.
The £38 million St...
Full reinstatement of Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building ‘not affordable’
A 'significant' enabling project has been approved by the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) board to provide a 'platform for future rebuilding' of its...
Tilbury Douglas grows order book to £1.7 billion in first half of 2026
TILBURY Douglas has announced it secured more than £500 million of new projects across a range of sectors during the first half of 2026.
The...
New PM urged to provide stable leadership and empower local builders
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed new prime minister Andy Burnham to the role and said it hopes he can provide stable...
‘Complex and time-consuming’ work ongoing to make fire-damaged building safe in Edinburgh
MULTI-agency efforts to minimise Edinburgh city centre disruption and make the former Debenhams building safe continue following the recent fire.
The City of Edinburgh Council...
