Multi-million pound Scots film studio moves step closer
PLANNING permission in principle has been granted for Scotland's first purpose-built film and TV studio.
Scottish ministers have given the green light to PSL Land...
Funding programme for social landlords to build affordable homes reopens in Scotland
SOCIAL landlords in Scotland will be able to access loans to build more affordable housing as an investment programme reopens to applications.
The Scottish Government...
New government urged to take opportunity to ‘get Britain building’
A new UK government offers the construction sector the opportunity to build new relationships with policymakers and help them understand the challenges and opportunities...
Granton pilot project will test new approach for ‘high-performing’ affordable homes
A new guide of net zero carbon building designs has been tipped to provide a 'significant boost' to Scotland’s affordable housing sector, as part...
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
Plant machinery specialist behind plans for £33.8m Perthshire development
PLANT machinery specialist Morris Leslie is behind plans for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns in Perthshire.
The firm is proposing the development,...
Glasgow’s St Enoch Station takes shape
WORK is underway on the eye-catching new entrance canopies for St Enoch Subway Station in Glasgow.
SPT’s main contractor, GRAHAM Construction, has started installation of the...
Insulation manufacturer and installer acquires majority share in ATS
INSULATION manufacturer and installer energystore has acquired a majority share in Scottish specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) for an undisclosed sum.
Headquartered in...
Budget: Scottish projects to benefit from Levelling Up Fund
SCOTTISH projects have been awarded a combined £172 million as part of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, it was revealed in chancellor Rishi...
New Balfour Beatty group chief executive gets to work
PHILIP Hoare has started his new role as group chief executive at Balfour Beatty, succeeding Leo Quinn.
A civil engineer, Philip Hoare brings over 30...
Recycled products help Brew up a sustainable future for Scotland’s construction sector
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
New study highlights ‘vast contribution’ of quarried construction materials in Scotland
THE 'vast' contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in a new study.
Described as the first report of its...
Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
Milestone for Pollokshaws regeneration plans
A planning application has been submitted for the next stage in the regeneration of Glasgow’s Pollokshaws area, which is expected to bring a jobs...
RSK completes acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure
RSK Group has completed the acquisition of Octavius Infrastructure from Sullivan Street Partners.
Octavius is a civil engineering and electrification transport infrastructure business, with over...
Built environment specialists call for coordinated approach to unlock future vision for Scotland
THE next Scottish Government has been urged to co-ordinate legislation, strategies and funding to help unlock a vision for building sustainable communities.
A coalition of...
Scottish construction bosses ‘cautiously optimistic’ over future prospects
EMPLOYERS in the Scottish construction sector are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about future prospects for the industry as 42% expect to take on more workers over the...
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...
CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals.
Consensus is the process through which...
City Building starts construction of new Glasgow training college
CITY Building has started construction of its new training college, which is set for completion next year.
The Glasgow-based firm recently welcomed a group of...
