Scottish Roofing Awards 2023 winners revealed
THE winners of the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a luncheon in Glasgow.
Eight category winners were revealed, as well as Young...
Plans submitted for new Riccarton community
A planning application has been lodged for a new community at Riccarton, adjacent to Heriot-Watt University.
The proposals for Riccarton Mains Village, lodged by livestock auctioneering...
Momentum building for construction industry licence plan
THE introduction of a construction licensing system could help improve productivity, eliminate rogue workers and dramatically improve the sector’s image.
That’s the view of Gordon...
Giraffe sticks its neck out
Leading restaurant and café chain Giraffe has been confirmed as the first occupier for 1 West Regent Street.
Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive
SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country.
The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...
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...
476-home Edinburgh BTR neighbourhood reaches practical completion
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has delivered a further 139 homes for build to rent (BTR) developer and operator Moda at The McEwan, a wellbeing-focused...
North Lanarkshire modular housing specialist sees huge rise in turnover
ENEVATE Homes, a provider of modular homes based in North Lanarkshire, has announced the business has seen turnover increase by 118% this year.
The company,...
Consultation on the future of Scottish construction sector extended
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is extending its consultation on the future of the sector to the whole Scottish construction...
Balfour Beatty appoints CEO of UK Construction Services business
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Crossfield will join the group later this year as CEO of its UK Construction Services business.
Nick will be...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
New innovation centre to transform construction sector
A £7.5 million construction innovation centre is to be established in Scotland to connect industry and academia.
Scotland’s sustainability journey can be a win-win for everybody
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been hailed by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful for its role in helping the country meet ambitious sustainability targets.
Chief executive...
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...
‘Vibrant urban quarter’ tipped to breathe new life into Dundee city centre
PLANS to repurpose the Keiller Centre site have been tipped to breathe new life into Dundee city centre.
Keiller Quarter - a mix of new...
Glasgow carpenter named Scotland’s top building apprentice
A 19-year-old carpentry and joinery apprentice from Glasgow has been named this year’s SBATC Apprentice of the Year, receiving the coveted James Birnie award...
New report highlights affordability challenge of retrofitting homes in Scotland
A new report from Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry has revealed only 20% of people in Scotland can comfortably afford the home upgrades required to...
Green Home Festival set to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is set to host a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, designed to provide practical assistance and advice...
Campion reports ‘strong’ results despite sector-wide challenges
CAMPION Homes has announced a 'strong' set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, with a 16% rise in turnover to...
Kier to build £1 billion HMP Glasgow
The total cost of the project is £998.4 million, which includes the cost of land acquisition, VAT, and a construction contract cost of £683.8...
