Award approval sought for Newhaven trams project

CITY of Edinburgh councillors will be asked to approve the award of separate contracts for the potential Trams to Newhaven project this week. The Finance...

Funding boost for multi-million pound project to revamp Paisley Museum

AMBITIOUS plans to transform Paisley Museum into a 'world class' visitor destination have received a boost after The National Lottery Heritage Fund committed to £3.8...

Review into Glasgow hospital design announced

A review into the design of Glasgow’s flagship Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been announced, following the death of a child. Scottish health secretary Jeane...

Linear Group announces the launch of new division as group turnover tops £30m

LINEAR Group has confirmed the launch of a new division - called Linear building Compliance (LBC) - dedicated to providing solutions across fire, acoustics...

Housebuilders rewarded for ‘going the extra mile’ at Homes for Scotland Awards 2022

THREE of Scotland’s leading housebuilders picked up headline awards at Homes for Scotland’s (HFS) annual ceremony held in Edinburgh. Around 1,000 senior industry stakeholders and...

Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh

THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh. Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...

Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One

SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...

Graham turnover rises to £565 million

GRAHAM has posted an increased turnover of £565 million in its year-end results for 2016-17. Pre-tax profit was £16 million. The group passed the half...

Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214. The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...

‘Landmark’ Glasgow BTR development completed

BUILD-to-rent (BTR) developer and operator, PLATFORM_, has completed its new 498-home development on Glasgow’s River Clyde waterfront. The building was constructed by GRAHAM and funded...
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School. Image credit: Keith Hunter Photography

Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils

THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility. The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...

CLF unveils Transformation Action Plan for Scottish construction industry

THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has unveiled its Transformation Action Plan for the industry in Scotland. The plan includes visions for reforming procurement, improving quality,...

RIAS Awards 2017 winners announced

The winners have been announced for the RIAS Awards 2017. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced 12 winners at its recent Awards...

Nine Edinburgh schools could stay closed until August

SOME of the schools recently closed in Edinburgh following the discovery of building defects could remain shut until August. 17 schools, built by the Edinburgh...

Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’

SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged...
Graham Chung managing director Charles Henshaw & Sons

Historic Edinburgh façade specialist appoints administrator

HISTORIC Edinburgh-based façade specialist Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd has appointed an administrator after experiencing financial pressures arising from additional costs in relation to...

Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor. Scotland's education secretary Jenny...

Kier chief exec exits business

KIER chief executive Haydn Mursell has left the business with immediate effect, the contractor has announced. Chairman Philip Cox will now act as executive chairman,...
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Calls grow for construction sector to avoid costly conflicts

MOVES are afoot to ramp up promotion of early intervention and conflict avoidance techniques to solve construction-related disputes in Scotland. Martin Burns, head of ADR...
Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy

Robertson celebrates completion of landmark education projects

ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has revealed details of a number of recent landmark education project handovers, helping Scottish councils to advance their net zero ambitions...