Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing
THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable...
£2 billion Edinburgh West Town plans set to proceed following planning approval
THE proposed £2 billion Edinburgh ‘West Town’ development has been granted planning approval in principle.
The project has been described as 'one of the most...
Iconic Glasgow building set for new lease of life
PLANS have been revealed to restore the iconic David Stow building on the anniversary of the renowned educationalist's death.
The building was once at the centre...
Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'.
It comes following...
Scotland’s construction sector backed to deliver £1 billion ‘car-lite’ vision
CROSSWIND Developments has revealed its faith in the Scottish construction sector’s ability to deliver and embrace the ambition behind a proposed landmark mixed-use project...
Barratt announces plans for 12 new Scottish sites
BARRATT Developments has revealed plans to open 12 new sites across Scotland during the course of 2018, creating 2280 new homes.
The business, which includes Barratt Homes...
Don’t suffer in silence as cost of living crisis rises
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has told Project Scotland that it expects to see greater demand for its services as the cost of living...
Historic Glasgow building set for major refurbishment
ISG has landed a £5 million+ contract to redevelop a historic Glasgow building to bring additional retail and office space to the city.
The project - for London-based...
A new name for architecture practice as business targets UK-wide expansion
AN Edinburgh-based employee-owned architecture practice is rebranding and targeting a period of growth as it eyes expansion throughout the UK.
Founded in 1994, AMA Studio...
BM Group acquired by Forterro as part of expansion into the fenestration sector
DUMFRIES & Galloway-based BM Group has been acquired by European software provider Forterro as part of its expansion into the window, door and façade industry.
Founded in...
Stewart Milne Group reports rise in profit and turnover
STEWART Milne Group has announced a £36 million increase in turnover and a £12.7 million rise in profit.
The housebuilder hailed a 'strong recovery' in...
Historic school redevelopment to provide construction sector jobs boost
A new report has revealed that the redevelopment of the former Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh will deliver a £45 million economic boost to...
Turner & Townsend warns against compromising net zero goals in face of economic pressures
A new report from Turner & Townsend has revealed that the threat of recession should not prompt construction firms to compromise on their sustainability...
Temporary crossing to be connected on Kincardine Bridge project
A temporary bridge is to be connected that will carry traffic during the demolition and reconstruction of Kincardine Bridge's substandard southern piled viaduct.
The temporary...
Business minister addresses construction sector’s concerns at SBF lunch
MEMBERS of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) recently gathered in Glasgow to hear Scotland's business minister Richard Lochhead address the construction industry’s concerns about...
Scottish courts to provide Carillion payment cheer?
CARILLION’S supply chain might have a better chance of being paid in Scotland rather than in England, according to a construction dispute resolution specialist.
Ross...
Fears over potential Galliford Try job losses in Scotland
MAJOR job losses in Scotland are feared after contractor Galliford Try admitted its Scottish infrastructure business unit could close.
The firm recently announced it was...
Dementia-friendly Dumfries homes represent a ‘first’ for social housing in the region
A new £6.3 million housing development featuring dementia-friendly bungalows has opened in Dumfries.
The first residents have moved into the site, which comprises 42 homes...
New health and safety guidance issued for Scottish construction workers
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a new range of health and safety guidance documents to help steer workers through the phased return.
The...
Iconic bridges chart our changing attitudes
From the Forth Rail Bridge to the Queensferry Crossing, bridging the River Forth has not been without its health and safety challenges. To mark the...
