Delivery partners named for £450m investment in north of Scotland’s electricity system
SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed the companies that will deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity...
Major milestone for £28m Castlebrae Community Campus
A crucial milestone has been reached in the construction of the new £28 million Castlebrae Community Campus in Craigmillar.
City of Edinburgh Council depute leader, Cammy...
Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics
SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics.
In recent times, the...
UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future
UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown.
Figures released by the...
Planners back new Edinburgh arts venue
PLANS for a new music and performing arts venue in Edinburgh have been backed by planners, ahead of a final council decision.
The IMPACT Centre,...
New road and causeway successfully delivered in Greenock
GEORGE Leslie has successfully delivered a new road and causeway in Greenock to open up Garvel Island.
Extending over 200 metres, the new road and...
Scottish ministers seek ‘urgent solutions’ to construction sector’s UKCA mark fears
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that it ‘shares the concerns’ of construction businesses over the introduction of the new UK Conformity Assessed...
First Minister breaks ground on Stratheden project
A milestone in the construction of the new £4.4 million Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) at Stratheden Hospital in Cupar was reached when First...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
2025 RIAS Awards shortlist announced
TWO distilleries, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified primary school in Perth, and a North Lanarkshire community hub are among 21 projects shortlisted by the Royal Incorporation...
Topping out event marks milestone in Clyde Waterfront regeneration
THE regeneration of the Clyde Waterfront has taken a further step forward with the topping out ceremony for Dandara Living’s new Granary Quay development...
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...
Scotland faces ‘monumental but essential’ task in overhauling ‘aged’ housing
SCOTLAND faces a 'monumental but essential task' if it is to overhaul its 'aged' housing stock and find practical solutions to reduce emissions and...
Consultation starts over planning reforms
THE Scottish Government has set out 20 proposals for "revamping" the nation's planning system.
The proposals form a consultation ahead of a planning bill to be brought...
Festival of Architecture launched
DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits as RIAS launched the Festival of Architecture 2016 at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.
Described as “the most ambitious ever...
Homes for Scotland announces 2022 awards shortlist
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 awards programme.
With last year seeing an amalgamated 2020/21 shortlist and virtual awards due...
Recycled brick innovation wins international sustainability award
KENOTEQ'S K-Briq, a brick made from more than 90% construction waste material, has won the public vote in the 2022 Dezeen Sustainability Award.
The product...
Building a stronger Scotland through education
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...
Plans submitted for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANS for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council.
Morris Leslie Group is behind...
Aberdeen homes containing RAAC to be demolished
ABERDEEN homes containing Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) are to be demolished on safety grounds, the city's council has announced.
An estimated 366 council and...
