Scottish construction quality initiative hits milestone with 100th member
THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has reached a milestone of 100 organisation committing to its quality charter.
Established to improve construction quality across Scotland...
‘Hundreds’ of Scots firms have engaged with HS2 scheme
HUNDREDS of Scottish companies have engaged with the landmark HS2 project, according to the company responsible for developing and constructing the UK’s new high-speed rail...
SMTS rebrands to Donaldson Timber Systems following acquisition
DONALDSON Timber Systems (DTS) has been confirmed as the new brand of the business formerly known as Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move follows...
Holyrood moves to outlaw blacklisting
New laws introduced by the Scottish Government are to crack down on the blacklisting of workers, a practice that has gained notoriety in the...
£6m building services package supports Lost Shore Surf Resort
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has revealed details of its £6 million mechanical and electrical (M&E) services package for Scotland’s latest tourist destination in Edinburgh.
The £60 million...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
Springfield revenue exceeds £200m for first time ever
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported the firm's highest ever revenue and profit for the financial year ended May 31 2021. The houebuilder has increased turnover...
Kier appointed to £9.7m Wolfson Building redevelopment
KIER Construction Scotland will deliver the £9.7 million redevelopment of the University of Strathclyde's Wolfson Building.
The work on the six-storey, B-listed building forms part of an...
Former Mactaggart & Mickel Chairman dies on holiday
FORMER Mactaggart & Mickel chairman Derek Mickel has died suddenly while on holiday in Feurteventura.
Tributes have been paid to the 79-year-old Scottish businessman who...
Miller Homes appoints new divisional MD
MILLER Homes has appointed David McGrath as the new divisional MD for Scotland East and West, the North East and Teesside, as well as...
Glasgow bridge shortlisted for top engineering award
STOCKINGFIELD Bridge in Glasgow has been shortlisted in the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award.
The competition showcases projects that have a...
2025: a year for balancing growth with innovation
2024 was a challenging year for Scotland’s construction sector with skills gaps, political uncertainty, tight margins, and construction inflation all posing significant issues for...
Cruden turnover breaks £200 million barrier
THE Cruden Group has announced turnover has exceeded the £200 million mark for the first time as the business recorded an eighteenth consecutive year...
SPA reports ‘record-breaking’ year following surge in partners and projects
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has revealed a 'record-breaking' year in its annual results.
The not-for-profit organisation supported more than 270 new projects in 2023/24,...
‘Revised’ Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward later this year
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a 'revised' Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
Acting minister...
Video showcases Dundee Football Club’s new stadium plans
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A new video has been created by Holmes Miller which brings to life Dundee Football Club's proposed new stadium at Camperdown.
The project's architect has...
Kier to develop vibrant new community and small business hub
HUB South West has appointed Kier Construction to develop a new £7.9m enterprise centre – a community and small business hub – in Cumbernauld, on...
Construction workers praised following record number of ‘safe digging’ searches
'RECORD' numbers of people in the UK are searching for pipes and cables before they put a digger bucket or spade in the ground,...
Keepmoat Homes appoints new Scottish MD
KEEPMOAT Homes has appointed Beth McNeil as new regional managing director of its Scottish division.
Beth joined the business in 2015 and was named operations...
UCATT delegates vote for Unite merger
CONSTRUCTION union UCATT has announced it is to merge with Unite, following a "full, frank and passionate debate about the union's future".
Delegates voted in...
