Aberdeen WTW upgrade provides ‘complex’ excavation challenges
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has revealed details of its work to support a ’complex’ excavation at the Mannofield Water Treatment Works near Aberdeen.
Contractor ESD (a joint...
Green light for mixed-use Abbeyhill development
PLANNING approval has been granted for a new mixed-use student and residential quarter in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh.
The Abbey Lane development comprises a...
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...
Sector brushes off ‘Brexit blues’ as output rises again
UK construction output has continued its recent recovery after increasing by 2.1% in Q3, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics...
Donaldson Group appoints CEO to lead new retail and distribution division
TIMBER specialist Donaldson Group has appointed Graham Johnston to the newly created role of CEO of its retail and distribution division.
He joins from ASDA...
Center Parcs submits plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has submitted a planning application to the Scottish Borders Council for the build of its first holiday resort in Scotland.
The £350-400 million...
New powers NOT needed to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis
WITH housing already a devolved matter, there is no need for Scottish politicians to wait on new powers in order to tackle the country’s housing...
Plans unveiled for £200m transformation of Edinburgh’s Port Hamilton building
DRUM Property Group is set to lead a £200 million transformation of Edinburgh's Port Hamilton building, with the complex set to become Lloyds Banking...
CSIC seeks new board members to help drive ‘transformational’ change across sector
THE Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is appealing for six 'dynamic' individuals to join its governance board and help drive transformational change across the...
Plans submitted for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANS for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council.
Morris Leslie Group is behind...
Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
UKSIPS joins forces with the STA
LEADING timber industry membership organisations UKSIPS and the Structural Timber Association (formerly the UKTFA) have joined forces.
CCG Group unveils new windows and doors manufacturing factory
THE CCG Group has unveiled its new windows and doors manufacturing facility in Cambuslang.
The 25,000 sq ft base forms part of a wider £6...
Contractor appointed for 498-apartment Glasgow BTR development
GRAHAM has secured a contract to deliver a major Glasgow residential build to rent (BTR) project on the banks of the Clyde on behalf...
AWPR to fully open this week
ROAD users are to have access to the entire Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route this week.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson has...
Scottish Government raises concerns over Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge plans
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has written to his UK counterpart expressing concerns over the proposed build of a bridge between Scotland and Northern...
Build of Dunfermline Learning Campus reaches highest point
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of the new Dunfermline Learning Campus.
Pupils helped Scottish Government education secretary Jenny...
Holyrood committee set to examine Scottish construction sector
THE Scottish construction sector is to be put under the microscope, with the launch of a new Holyrood enquiry.
The Economy, Energy and Fair Work...
Topping out ceremony marks Aberdeen Art Gallery milestone
THE transformation of Aberdeen Art Gallery has achieved a major milestone with builders reaching the highest point on the building.
A multi-million pound redevelopment is currently...
CALA reveal plans for Waterfront Plaza
CALA Homes has revealed conceptual plans for its proposed ‘Waterfront Plaza’ development on disused land around Ocean Terminal in Leith.
The plans are for between...
