New research finds Scotland is facing a growing surveying skills ‘crisis’
NEW research has warned that Scotland faces a growing surveying skills crisis that risks undermining the delivery of critical programmes across the built environment.
The...
Accelerate to Zero Awards winners announced during Glasgow ceremony
THE winners of this year's Accelerate to Zero Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) hosted the...
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of work on major Western Isles project
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on a key element of the project to deliver the Western Isles'...
Landmark peatland restoration project complete at Backwater Reservoir in Angus
SCOTTISH Water has completed one of its largest peatland restoration projects to date in Angus, with help from contractor Mackenzie Construction and specialist partner...
Construction workloads fall in Scotland, but surveyors note more optimistic outlook
NEW research from RICS has revealed that overall construction workloads in Scotland fell through the third quarter of 2026.
The findings are contained in the...
Highland housebuilder warns red tape risks losing capable small businesses
A Highland housebuilder is warning that red tape is threatening the future of small firms that rural and island communities depend on.
Speaking today at...
Scottish dry dock specialist launches international mobile engineering service
DALES Marine Services has announced the launch of an international mobile engineering service.
The provider of specialist solutions, keeping vessels certified and operational, revealed it...
Housing brand enters Scottish market for the first time
ST. Modwen Homes is set to enter the Scottish market for the first time with the launch of four new developments that will deliver...
Scottish Roofing Awards 2026 winners revealed
THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2026 have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
The awards luncheon took place at the Grand Central...
Proposed £3 billion Highland hydro project would create 1,180 Scottish construction jobs
AROUND 1,180 construction jobs could be created in Scotland through SSE's proposed Coire Glas pumped storage hydro project in the Highlands, an independent economic study...
Steel signing marks milestone in £124m Aberdeen school campus build
THE steel frame for the main building of the new Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen has been completed.
Project partners from Aberdeen City Council, hub...
Budget minimum wage rise ‘risks squeezing small builders’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged the UK Government to ensure the rise in the National Minimum Wage does not make it...
Scottish wind farm projects help Jones Bros achieve record turnover
JONES Bros has announced a record turnover of more than £240 million amidst continued investment in its workforce, development, and plant fleet.
The firm recorded...
Project team announced for £29m Aberdeen school development
ROBERTSON Construction is to lead the £29 million Aberdeen City Council project to deliver a new St Peter's RC School.
The work will see Old...
Report reveals Scotland is facing an apprenticeship recruitment ‘crisis’
SCOTLAND risks a growing apprenticeship recruitment crisis, according to a new report from SNIPEF, the Plumbing and Heating Federation.
Rising costs, financial pressures, and inadequate...
Housing bodies warn that green building regulations will ‘deepen’ crisis
SCOTTISH housing bodies have warned that proposals for a new green energy standard could 'significantly deepen' the nation's housing emergency.
The Scottish Federation of Housing...
Cruden increases turnover and more than doubles profit
SCOTTISH housebuilder Cruden has increased turnover and more than doubled pre-tax profit and exceptional items for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Total turnover, including...
Award recognition for project to transform empty buildings in Ayr
A social enterprise committed to transforming empty buildings in Ayr town centre has received a national accolade for innovation.
Narture CIC, which has helped deliver...
Wills Bros poised to land £220m A9 dualling deal
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is poised to secure the construction contract to dual the A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie.
The move marks the final phase...
FMB calls for VAT relief to encourage home improvement work
SCOTTISH homeowners are delaying £876 million of building work every year because they cannot find a builder they trust, the Federation of Master Builders...
