New public sector consultancy framework for Scotland to be released

SCAPE Group is to launch its first dedicated consultancy framework for the Scottish public sector. Accessible to any public sector organisation in Scotland, the scape...

New research highlights sector’s productivity ‘crisis’

NEW research from Turner & Townsend has laid bare industry concerns around political instability, a lack of confidence in the market to invest in new...

Green light for Glasgow’s St. Enoch masterplan vision

PROPERTY developer Sovereign Centros has secured approval from Glasgow City Council for its outline masterplan proposals for the re-imagination of St. Enoch Centre in...

Housebuilding to “pick up the baton” for Scottish construction growth

HOUSEBUILDING will be at the forefront of growth in Scotland's construction sector over the next five years, according to new research which predicts overall growth in...

Second winter appeal launched by hub West

FOR the second year in a row hub West Scotland (hWS) is running its Winter Warmer Appeal, which seeks to ensure children in the...

Esh Border Construction names new regional director for Scotland

GERARD McMahon has been appointed regional director for Scotland at Esh Border Construction. He initially joined the Livingston-based business as commercial manager last year and...

New procurement competition launched for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy

THE Scottish Government has launched a new procurement competition for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy. The contract notice for the construction...

“Single vision” needed to attract fresh talent

The CITB’s strategic partnerships director for Scotland has called on the construction sector to adopt a “single vision” to help attract more youngsters into...

Trade body welcomes progress in campaign to end payment ‘abuse’

TRADE association SELECT has welcomed progress in its campaign for fairer payment terms for small businesses after 'sweeping reforms' were announced to the UK Government’s Prompt...

RTPI Scotland urges ’empowering’ of communities to help shape neighbourhoods

RTPI Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to help communities shape their neighbourhoods in the post-Covid world. Publishing its manifesto ahead of the Scottish elections in...

Edinburgh hospital delayed after Dunne Group folds

EDINBURGH'S new £150 million Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences looks set to be delayed following the collapse of two construction...
Stuart McKill (left) and Barry Fisher, Keep Scotland Beautiful

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...
HES is to establish a new retrofit hub

HES to establish new hub for retrofit of traditional buildings

HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed plans for a new dedicated national centre to champion the retrofit of traditional buildings. The organisation has welcomed £1...

Timber Skills Action Plan tipped to boost net zero aspirations

TIMBER Development has unveiled a new Timber Skills Action plan in partnership with the HCI Skills Gateway, aimed at equipping the UK construction industry...

Youngsters get a ‘passport to work’ on old buildings

Project Scotland reports on a new initiative to tackle skills shortages and preserve historic landmarks AS rising tuition fees for secondary education continue to price gifted...

Scotland’s housebuilding sector urges politicians to commit to 25,000 new homes each year

SCOTLAND'S housebuilders have urged politicians across all parties to commit to consistently delivering at least 25,000 new homes each year. Homes for Scotland (HFS) has launched its manifesto for...
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Scotland heading for ‘housing catastrophe’

SECTOR body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has claimed Scotland is heading for a 'housing catastrophe' following the latest housing statistics which show continued declines...

Edison Group undertakes major expansion In East Kilbride

EDISON Group, which has invested just short of £2 million to secure and equip new premises in South Lanarkshire, has announced it is rebranding...

CITB confirms significant changes to funding system

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services. The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
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McGill’s Group unveils plans for £25m Glasgow depot

MCGILL'S Group has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a site close to Glasgow city centre in a move that it...