Scottish civils sector records rise in workloads
NEW figures released by CECA Scotland have revealed that civils workloads are 'finally' on the rise north of the border.
CECA’s latest Workload Trends Survey...
Plans submitted for ‘characterful’ Edinburgh office scheme
A planning application for the development of new office accommodation in Canongate, Edinburgh, has been submitted by Summix Capital.
The property developer said the plans seek...
Industry appetite increasing for use of conflict avoidance techniques
THE individuals behind a push to encourage more widespread use of conflict avoidance techniques within the Scottish construction industry have hailed the progress made...
Report claims Scottish construction firms are growing at slower rate than rest of Britain
SCOTLAND is trailing the rest of Britain when it comes to construction performance, according to new research published by Henderson Loggie, part of the...
New report highlights 5G opportunities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published a new report outlining the 'substantial' benefits to Scotland of enhanced 4G and 5G capability.
The report, Scotland's digital...
Precast in the frame for net zero future
A precast concrete approach to constructing the building frame for the UK’s largest ever Passivhaus school has demonstrated the material’s potential for use in...
New film offers insight into £125m plans to transform historic Glasgow site
A short film has been launched that provides an insight into plans to transform the historic Govan Graving Docks on the River Clyde.
‘Rising Tides:...
Final stage of Tarbert harbour project taking shape
THE new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound...
Glasgow housebuilder launches private homes arm with £20m development
GLASGOW housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has launched a new private homes arm, as planning permission is granted for its first development.
The new subsidiary company...
Balfour Beatty’s Scottish MD joins Construction Scotland’s leadership group
Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland MD Hector MacAulay has become the latest appointee to Construction Scotland's Industry Leadership Group (ILG).
Scottish Government’s EPC ratings plan ‘practically impossible’
PROPERTY marketing specialist ESPC says it fears the Scottish Government’s plans for new Environmental Performance Certificates (EPCs), whilst well intentioned, may in some types...
Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade...
Construction Scotland launches new strategy for tackling sector’s biggest issues
CONSTRUCTION Scotland has launched a new strategy for the next four years, with the aim of the industry becoming more sustainable, productive, innovative and...
Scottish projects boost Kier financial figures
A "strong performance" from Kier Construction Scotland has boosted the Kier Group's latest financial results.
The Group announced revenue of £4.2 billion (up 26% on last...
New campaign urges public to help construction workers do their jobs safely
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign intended to remind the public to let construction workers do their...
Plans launched for build of 3,000 homes in Edinburgh
PLANS have been launched for the creation of a new community in west Edinburgh featuring 3,000 new homes, shops, a school, and office space...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
New prototype housing from Taylor Wimpey unveiled
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at addressing the needs of future generations.
Two prototype homes were recently revealed at the...
Cruden set to lead first phase of Edinburgh’s £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project
CRUDEN Group has been announced as the preferred bidder to take forward the first phase of the creation of a £1.3 billion coastal town...
Brewster Brothers secures landmark EPD for recycled aggregates
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has become the first in the UK to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for recycled aggregates.
The intention is...
