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Albany House, Edinburgh

Plans submitted for 102-bed Edinburgh New Town hotel

ARTISAN Real Estate has submitted plans to transform a sandstone office building on the edge of Edinburgh’s New Town into a 102-bedroom hotel. The current...
Derek Pierce

Steel contractor expects turnover to rise towards £200 million in milestone year

NORTH Ayrshire-based structural steel fabricator J&D Pierce Contracts is expecting turnover to rise towards £200 million as the firm celebrates its 50th anniversary this...
Dougall Baillie Associates senior team

Management buyout complete at civils specialist Dougall Baillie Associates

ENGINEERING consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced a management buyout by three of its directors. Civil engineering director Scott MacPhail, structural engineering director Alan Ferns...
CGI of student complex

Images bring to life Sauchiehall Street student accommodation proposals

NEW images illustrating proposals for the site of the former ABC building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street have been unveiled. A planning application by Vita Group...
First minister John Swinney

Scottish Government urged to ‘seize opportunity’ from Spending Review housing boost

THE Scottish Government has been urged to 'seize the opportunity' from the Spending Review and announce a long-term funding plan for Scotland’s housing associations. Responding...
House of Lords

Momentum is growing for mandatory licensing scheme for builders

MOMENTUM is growing for a mandatory licensing scheme for building contractors. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), which has long campaigned for the introduction of...
Cloburn Quarry

Quarry buy proves Red letter day for Wm Hamilton & Sons

PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering. The business, which can trace its roots back...
Workers on a construction site

Coordinated national approach urged to build UK retrofit workforce

A new report published by the National Retrofit Hub has called for 'urgent' government action to address skills shortages, which the organisation described as...
engineering construction worker

Scotland’s engineering construction workforce tipped to rise by 24% in next five years

NEW research has revealed that Scotland's engineering construction industry (ECI) workforce could increase by 24% in the next five years. The Engineering Construction Industry Training...
CGI of student accommodation in Glasgow

531-bed Glasgow city centre student complex poised for approval

PLANS for a 531-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow City Centre look set to be approved. Glasgow City Council has ‘minded to grant’...
NFRC Scottish Parliament reception

NFRC hosts Scottish Parliament reception to mark skills progress

MORE than 130 guests attended a Scottish Parliament reception hosted by the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) to celebrate the progress being made...
Construction sector stakeholders

Key Scottish construction stakeholders explore solutions to apprentice dropout rates

THE high dropout rate of apprenticeships in the built environment was explored at a recent Edinburgh roundtable event featuring key industry figures. Held at the...
Glasgow aerial

Glasgow tall buildings guidance to mark ‘significant change’ in approach

GLASGOW City Council has announced that a new policy regarding the design of tall buildings has been agreed. The Tall Buildings Design Guide sets out...
Seaton House hotel refurbishment in St Andrews

Par excellence: stunning hotel refurbishment complete at the Home of Golf

PACIFIC Building has highlighted its credentials for delivering high-profile hotel refurbishment projects with the opening of Seaton House at the Home of Golf in...
Iain Gulland

Scotland to pioneer Circular Construction Hub to increase reuse of materials

SCOTLAND is set to ramp up its reuse of construction materials after being chosen as one of four European locations to pioneer a new...
NFRC Scottish Roofing award winners on stage

Entries sought for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025

ENTRIES have opened for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scottish Roofing Awards 2025. Organisers are seeking nominations for projects completed between 1 August...
Timber frame factory

Timber frame specialist unveils multi-million-pound investment programme

DEESIDE Timberframe has announced a multi-million-pound investment programme, designed to support the firm's growth and commitment to innovation and sustainability, while aligning with the...
Rosebank Distillery

RIAS unveils winners of special category awards 2025

A Falkirk distillery, a self-build home in the Outer Hebrides, and a primary school in Perth are among the winners of a Royal Incorporation...
Charing Cross Glasgow CGI

Charing Cross regeneration gathers pace with plans submitted for 620-bed student complex

THE regeneration of Glasgow's Charing Cross has taken a step forward with the submission of a detailed planning application for the first phase of...
Tillicoultry Quarries lorry

Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement. Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...