Work begins at mixed-use development in Linlithgow
WORK is underway to transform vacant and derelict land into a new mixed-use development in Linlithgow.
Located on Edinburgh Road, the 1.6-acre site will be...
Confidence hits record high as recovery grows
CONFIDENCE in the Scottish construction industry is at its highest point in more than five years.
Employers feel more positive than at any stage since...
BAM breaks the bank
DEMOLITION has started to clear the way for the £70m Glasgow complex that will be the biggest ‘live’ office project outside London.
The 1960s’ former...
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...
Whisky asset management business raises a glass to new Glenrothes facility
SCOTCH Whisky Investments (SWI) has celebrated the opening of its new whisky storage and warehousing facility in Glenrothes.
Comprising four whisky storage warehouses, maintenance and...
GRAHAM to play leading role in Scottish defence projects
GRAHAM has been named as sole strategic alliance member in Scotland on a new Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative.
The contractor was one of seven...
Major milestone marked in Capital Square project
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a major milestone in Edinburgh's Capital Square office development.
The Right Honourable Lord Lieutenant, Lord Provost of...
Grenfell Tower set to be ‘carefully taken down to the ground’
THE UK Government has confirmed Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, eight years after the fire that killed 72 people.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner has...
‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards
AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...
Scots are left at the starting gate
Industry will continue to struggle as England picks up the pace
THE construction industry in Scotland will be left behind this year as the rest...
Balfour Beatty exceeds net cash targets in 2020 full year results
BALFOUR Beatty has reported revenue of £8.593 million for the year ending 31 December 2020 - a rise on 2019's £8.411 million total.
Pre-tax profits,...
Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced
SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...
Farrans launches graduate recruitment drive
CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 new positions on its graduate programme, with intake dates in...
Quality ‘revolution’ would bring raft of gains for Scotland’s construction sector
THE chief executive of Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is calling for a quality ‘revolution’ within the construction industry similar to that seen around health...
Construction sector urged to ‘take the pledge’ over ill health
NEWLY established body Constructing Better Health Scotland has urged those involved in the Scottish construction industry to ‘take the pledge’ to improve the long-term health and wellbeing...
Balfour Beatty on track to achieve strong revenue and order book growth
BALFOUR Beatty is on track to achieve full-year earnings expectations with strong cash and order book growth, the contractor has revealed in a trading...
Kilmarnock set for build of ‘world class’ smart homes
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and The Halo Urban Regeneration Company (HALO) have announced a partnership that will bring 'world class' smart homes to...
Industry body urges Scottish Government to reopen First Home Fund
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to reopen the First Home Fund to help meet consumer demand.
The organisation said the...
‘Sandpit challenge’ calls for suppliers to showcase new solutions to tackle housing challenges
A 'transformational' housebuilding project is calling for new solutions to address some of the current challenges facing the sector.
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction...
CE marking still causing problems for steel industry
BM TRADA has said many steel manufacturers, contractors and fabricators remain unaware of the requirements placed on them by the introduction of the Construction Products...
