CCG hails “incredible” year as group posts record turnover
CCG has reported a record turnover of £134 million - an increase of 18% on 2016's figures.
The Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business revealed pre-tax...
Work begins on build of £66.5m Monifieth Learning Campus
ROBERTSON Construction has commenced works on the build of the new £66.5 million Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus.
The occasion was marked with the preparation...
Construction of V&A Museum of Design Dundee gathers pace
DUNDEE'S V&A Museum of Design has celebrated a crucial milestone with the completion of the upper floor, revealing for the first time a public area which...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new technical and commercial manager
ROSS Mathie has been appointed technical and commercial manager at the Scottish Building Federation, succeeding Ian Honeyman who will shortly retire.
He joins from St...
Consultation starts over planning reforms
THE Scottish Government has set out 20 proposals for "revamping" the nation's planning system.
The proposals form a consultation ahead of a planning bill to be brought...
Applicants sought for Innovation Centre CEO role
APPLICANTS are being sought for a role which has been described as "one of the most important influencing roles in the Scottish construction industry".
The...
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...
Plans submitted for transformative new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood
A planning application has been submitted for a proposed new £2 billion Edinburgh neighbourhood with capacity for 7,000 homes.
West Town Edinburgh Limited, the development...
SELECT backs calls to make it illegal for unqualified people to work with electricity
SELECT, the campaigning trade body for the electro-technical industry in Scotland, is backing a parliamentary petition which aims to make working with electricity a criminal offence...
Industry must unite with ‘single voice’ to maximise opportunities
ALLAN Callaghan is an extremely busy man. Since 2005 he’s been Managing Director of Cruden Building & Renewals, a construction firm with operations across...
RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
‘Transformative’ Glasgow City Deal programme gathers pace
THE Glasgow City Region Deal has resulted in more than £405 million being spent to date on infrastructure improvements, and business and employment programmes.
The...
Consultation helps shape plans for Queensferry site
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has revealed that local community engagement has helped to shape plans for new homes on land made available after the completion of the...
‘Best development site in Scotland’ put up for sale
A 186-acre development site adjacent to Edinburgh Airport has been put up for sale.
The site offers a ‘blank canvas to create a vibrant hub for...
CITB seeks employers’ views on 2026-29 Levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced key dates for the organisation's Consensus consultation on the 2026-29 Levy.
The consultation with the construction industry...
Scotland’s construction industry moves into phase 4 of restart plan
SCOTLAND'S construction industry can move onto phase 4 of its restart plan, the Scottish Government has announced.
Reaching phase 4 of the plan, developed by...
Scotland’s largest Passivhaus development making good progress
PATRICK Harvie MSP, minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants' rights, has visited Scotland's largest Passivhaus development in Dundashill in Glasgow with...
Balfour Beatty powers into 2021 with ‘strong’ order book and ‘robust’ balance sheet
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed the business expects to deliver financial results in line with expectations for the full year, despite the challenges brought about...
Balfour Beatty to back CITB Consensus
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it will vote in favour of CITB Consensus - just weeks after suggesting the business was "likely" to vote against...
Morrison to deliver ‘world class’ Aberdeen market development
MORRISON Construction has been appointed main contractor for the new 'world class' Aberdeen market development.
The multi-million-pound Aberdeen City Council site will become a 'destination...
