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...
Retailer eyes more Scottish sites as part of UK-wide expansion plans
LIDL GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Turner & Townsend hails ‘excellent’ figures as turnover grows to £1.5 billion
TURNER & Townsend has increased turnover to £1.5 billion and reported 'double-digit growth' across its three core segments of real estate, infrastructure, and energy...
Vision unveiled for £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood with scope for 7,000 homes
THE team behind 205 acres of development land in the west of Edinburgh has unveiled its vision for a new neighbourhood with the potential...
Financial close achieved on £72m Glasgow east end health and care centre
CONSTRUCTION will start imminently on a new £72 million health and care centre in Glasgow's east end after financial close was achieved.
hub West Scotland...
Donaldson Group enters timber frame market with acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems
THE Donaldson Group has completed the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move represents the Fife-headquartered company's entry into the timber frame market...
Breedon reveals “solid” trading performance for year to date
BREEDON has announced a "solid performance" in a trading update for the 10 months to 31 October 2017.
The business said both volumes and revenues...
Plans submitted for Phase 3 of Pennywell regeneration project
PLANNING permission has been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council for the next phase of the Pennywell regeneration project, which could result in...
Timber industry hosts Scottish Parliament reception to explain sustainability benefits
THE Scottish Timber Trade Association (STTA) brought the timber and wood products industry together at Holyrood for the first time to host a reception...
Plans unveiled for renewable energy village in north east Scotland
PLANS have been launched to construct a renewable energy park in the north east of Scotland with capacity to power tens of thousands of...
Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity
LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
Transformation of historic Edinburgh building gathers pace
WORK is progressing to transform the former home of the Royal Blind School and Braille Press into a mix of residential properties in Edinburgh.
Located...
Scotland’s education buildings sector is a ‘hub’ of activity
THE work of Scotland’s hub organisations working in partnership with local authorities in the development, construction and delivery of education projects in recent years...
Change needed in construction industry according to MSPs
AN inquiry into the Scottish construction industry has called for greater thought for long-term value and more emphasis on technology.
MSPs on the Economy, Energy...
Green light for Craigie Campus plans
UNIVERSITY of the West of Scotland has secured planning permission in principle for 102 residential dwellings at its Craigie Campus in Ayr.
The Masterplan by Keppie Design...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Balfour Beatty to lead New Deer substation extension project
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed by SSEN Transmission to upgrade the New Deer electricity substation in Aberdeenshire.
Originally energised in 2019, Balfour Beatty will now...
Balfour Beatty to be awarded £184.7m Tomatin to Moy dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty is poised to be appointed to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £184.7 million.
The Scottish Government has...
UK housing market plateaus but Scotland holds firm
HOUSE price momentum slowed to the same level it was a year ago and new buyer enquiries fell for the second consecutive month, according to...
