Most impactful Scottish construction projects recognised
35 Scottish construction projects have been shortlisted by RICS (Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors) for its Social Impact Awards.
The nominees include the University of...
Edinburgh tram network to be extended to Newhaven
EDINBURGH’S tram network is to be extended, as councillors today (14 March) granted approval to proceed with completing the original Line 1a to Newhaven...
Scottish Property Awards winners announced
THE winners in the annual Scottish Property Awards were announced at a 'packed out' event in Glasgow last night.
The ceremony returned to being in-person...
Repair and maintenance work ‘propping up’ UK construction industry
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has claimed a 2.2% rise in UK repair and maintenance building work in the three months to October...
Best Practice Guide tipped to help transform construction sector pay issues
A new Best Practice Guide (BPG) for Scotland’s construction industry has been tipped to significantly improve long-standing payment issues which have blighted the sector.
Issued...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new president
GREIG MacLeod is the new president of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), succeeding Alan Morris of Fourply who has held the role for the past...
Innovation Factory for Scottish construction sector set to open
THE new Innovation Factory for Scotland's construction industry will be officially launched next month.
The £3 million facility in Hamilton, which will be run by Construction...
First ‘significant’ milestone reached on £29.5m Govan-Partick bridge build
PILING works on the south side of the £29.5 million Govan-Partick Bridge in Glasgow have now been completed.
In total, 95 piles have been used...
Cruden set to lead first phase of Edinburgh’s £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project
CRUDEN Group has been announced as the preferred bidder to take forward the first phase of the creation of a £1.3 billion coastal town...
‘Game-changing’ Innovation Factory poised for lift-off
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre’s (CSIC) new Innovation Factory will be officially launched today (September 11) at an event attended by hundreds of construction professionals.
The...
Scottish construction industry builds despite Brexit wait
SCOTLAND'S construction industry has experienced a period of growth as businesses become ‘fed up’ with the uncertainty of Brexit, latest figures claim.
Over a fifth...
Scottish Government announces £800m upgrade of 25 schools
THE Scottish Government has announced that 25 new schools and campuses are to be constructed or refurbished across Scotland.
The £800 million investment across 18...
Clarity needed on business loan scheme
A construction technology specialist is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to clarify the criteria for the business interruption loan scheme to avoid...
GRAHAM Building secures £142m contract to modernise defence estate in Edinburgh
GRAHAM Building has secured a £142.1 million Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contract to modernise three defence estate locations in Edinburgh.
The firm will deliver a...
Linear to deliver refurb project at historic Scottish Bible Society HQ
LINEAR Design and Construct (LDC) has announced it has been appointed to deliver the refurbishment of the Scottish Bible Society’s (SBS) Edinburgh HQ.
The project...
Mixed-use development plans unveiled to complete Glasgow’s Collegelands
INITIAL plans for the final phase of Collegelands in Glasgow have been unveiled.
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been lodged with Glasgow City...
Clinic is Rowling along nicely
KEPPIE Design has completed a clinic built with a donation from Harry Potter author J K Rowling.
The practice handed over the Anne Rowling regenerative...
Proposed Clyde Green Freeport tipped to create up to 30,000 new jobs
THE creation of a green freeport at the River Clyde could create up to 30,000 new jobs and attract £2.5 billion of capital investment,...
Calls grow for a Procurement Ombudsman
A leading construction body has urged the Scottish Government to appoint a Procurement Ombudsman.
Election candidates back construction regulation and action on skills
A number of candidates in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election have backed regulation of the construction industry and development of skills during a Construction...
