Balfour Beatty lands £85m overhead line contract in west of Scotland
BALFOUR Beatty has secured an £85 million contract for the second phase of overhead line works between Port Ann and Crossaig, on behalf of...
Financial Close reached on multi-million pound healthcare projects
BAM Construction has announced Financial Close has been achieved on two healthcare projects which are being delivered for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by...
Budget: Scottish projects to benefit from Levelling Up Fund
SCOTTISH projects have been awarded a combined £172 million as part of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, it was revealed in chancellor Rishi...
Winners of the Scottish Home Awards 2021 announced
THE winners of the Scottish Home Awards of 2021 have been announced at an awards dinner in Glasgow.
Over 350 people gathered to celebrate the...
Donaldson Group enters timber frame market with acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems
THE Donaldson Group has completed the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS).
The move represents the Fife-headquartered company's entry into the timber frame market...
New report provides 30-year infrastructure blueprint for Scotland
A new report has claimed 'urgent change' is required in Scotland in respect of infrastructure to help deliver the benefits of an 'inclusive, net...
Local communities invited to learn more about ‘long-awaited’ Durieshill development
HOUSEBUILDERS Springfield Properties, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are inviting the local community to attend an event to learn more about the upcoming...
Work to begin on next phase of £50m Aberdeen waterfront project
ROBERTSON Construction is to begin work on the creation of a new beach park and events field as part of Aberdeen City Council's beach...
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...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
Bypass project has led to ‘significant’ reduction in HGV traffic through Aberdeen
TRANSPORT Scotland has released new data highlighting the positive impact of the Aberdeen bypass project on the first anniversary of the AWPR fully opening...
Former Mactaggart & Mickel Chairman dies on holiday
FORMER Mactaggart & Mickel chairman Derek Mickel has died suddenly while on holiday in Feurteventura.
Tributes have been paid to the 79-year-old Scottish businessman who...
Hopes, challenges and opportunities: industry faces “unprecedented” tests in 2018
2018 will be a year of exceptional challenges – and also opportunities – for the Scottish construction sector.
Project Scotland recently asked a wide range...
FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing.
With the...
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,...
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...
Contractor GRAHAM publishes ‘very positive’ accounts despite pandemic challenges
GRAHAM has hailed 'positive' financial figures for the year up to 31st March 2021 despite the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The contractor, which...
Historic school redevelopment to provide construction sector jobs boost
A new report has revealed that the redevelopment of the former Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh will deliver a £45 million economic boost to...
Parliament reception explores next steps for Scottish Passivhaus equivalent
THE next steps for the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation were discussed at a recent reception at the Scottish Parliament.
The event was sponsored by...
Engineering alliance calls for leaders to have ‘courage and vision’ to tackle climate crisis
ENGINEERING alliance Actuate UK has issued a warning to world leaders ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, urging them to tackle the climate crisis 'before...
