Scottish Government explains why construction is continuing
THE Scottish Government has told Project Scotland that construction sites have been able to stay open amidst heightened Covid-19-related restrictions after developing guidance with trade...
Union Technical founders earn top entrepreneurial accolade
THE founders of Glasgow-based energy services firm Union Technical have been named Scottish regional winners at this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year UK...
Home delivery challenges “getting ever steeper” warns trade body chief exec
The challenges facing those tasked with delivering Scotland’s new homes are "getting ever steeper", the chief executive of trade body Homes for Scotland has...
UK Government Hub handed over in Edinburgh
THE new UK Government Hub at New Waverley in Edinburgh, which will eventually house some 3,000 civil servants, has been officially handed over to...
Oregon expansion brings welcome jobs boost
A leading Scottish timber frame manufacturer has dug deep in an ambitious attempt to target growth in the English housing market.
Oregon Timber Frame has...
ScaffEx25 a ‘defining moment’ for industry
ORGANISERS of ScaffEx25 have described the event as an ‘important and potentially defining moment’ for the global scaffolding and access industry.
Trade body NASC hosted...
CALA unveils plans for old Fire College site
CALA Management has lodged plans with East Lothian Council for a new brownfield development at Gullane’s former Fire College, following positive local feedback.
The proposals include...
One year after the blaze: Glasgow School of Art revisited
As Page/Park Architects are chosen to lead the restoration of the iconic Mackintosh building, Project Scotland’s Ciaran Pasi visits the fire-damaged landmark
WALKING through the...
New data shows value of Scottish public sector construction projects is soaring
NEWLY released data has revealed that the value of planned public sector construction projects in Scotland has risen by £600 million to £12.2 billion.
The...
Network Rail announces up to £1.3 billion contract awards for next five years
FIVE organisations will receive a share of up to £1.3 billion worth of contracts to keep Scotland’s Railway safe and reliable for the next...
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...
Scotland considers introducing building safety levy
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues is to be considered in Scotland.
The proposed Scottish building safety levy...
Kier issues profit warning in trading update
KIER Group has released a trading update which reveals reported revenue for the 2019 financial year will be lower than previously expected.
The group said...
Policy changes bring new hope to green sector
By Gary Moug at Ecobuild 2014...
Images show progress of Mackintosh building dismantling works
THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has released photographs highlighting the progress being made to dismantle dangerous parts of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building.
Top sections to...
Amey secures £49 million North Lanarkshire highways contract extension
AMEY has announced that North Lanarkshire Council has extended its highways maintenance and management contract for a further three years until June 2024.
The firm...
Minister wants clarity on AWPR progress
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has requested an 'urgent' meeting with the board members of the contractors delivering the landmark Aberdeen bypass project to...
Glasgow construction firm becomes Scotland’s largest employee-owned business
GLASGOW based Tough Construction is said to have become the largest business in Scotland to transfer its entire shareholding to an Employee Ownership Trust.
The...
Robertson set for £40m Dundee development
ROBERTSON has been named preferred developer for a £40 million development next to Dundee's new V&A Museum.
The project includes 67 flats for the private...
‘Haute Couture’ in Hannover residential building
Aesthetics are key to stylish residential building
Roermond/Hannover – “The List” is the most highly populated district of Hannover, in the view of many, it...
