Stirling’s Engine Shed to host course on conserving Scotland’s traditional buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s building conservation centre, has announced plans to host a week-long introductory course exploring the materials...
UK Government wants “fast-track” probe into Carillion directors past and present
THE UK Government has asked for a "fast-track" investigation into the directors of stricken construction giant Carillion to help establish the "full picture" of...
A time for real change in Scottish construction sector
THE Covid-19 crisis has presented the Scottish construction industry with a potentially unique opportunity to bring about long-lasting change.
That’s the view of consultant Len...
FMB Scotland calls for builders to have access to Strategic Framework Business Fund
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework Business Fund to be made available to building and construction firms...
Plans to demolish Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries scrapped
PLANS to demolish Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries shopping centre have been dropped by owners Landsec.
The demolition of Buchanan Galleries had first been proposed by the...
Glasgow City Council to ‘enter negotiations’ on Buchanan Galleries proposals
GLASGOW City Council has announced it is to enter negotiations on the proposed redevelopment of Buchanan Galleries into a new mixed-use quarter.
The proposals, from...
£47m Meadowbank Sports Centre officially opens
The new £47 million Meadowbank Sports Centre has officially opened its doors.
Built by GRAHAM, the City of Edinburgh Council said that the 'state-of-the-art' community...
Trade body calls for action to protect SMEs from payment ‘abuse’
A trade association has called for better protection from payment 'abuse' for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Scottish construction sector.
In its...
Search launched for BRE office contractor
Clyde Gateway and BRE are launching a design competition, through a competitive PQQ and ITT process, to procure a contractor-led design team to build...
New course targets drugs and alcohol issues in construction
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new programme to help tackle drug and alcohol issues in the construction sector.
The organisation said the...
Dunfermline firm lands £1.8m fit-out contract at Winchburgh campus
DUNFERMLINE-based fit-out specialist Deanestor has been awarded a £1.8 million contract by Morrison Construction for a new £60 million multi-school campus in West Lothian.
The...
Grenfell Tower set to be ‘carefully taken down to the ground’
THE UK Government has confirmed Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, eight years after the fire that killed 72 people.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner has...
HFS expresses ‘grave concern’ over dismissal of planning appeals
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed 'grave concern' following the dismissal of 16 out of 18 planning appeals that would have provided 3,500 homes...
Schedule set for ‘biggest transformation’ of Glasgow’s public realm in half a century
CONSTRUCTION work is to begin in early 2025 on the creation of 11 avenues in Glasgow in what has been heralded as the 'biggest...
Edinburgh’s new £47m Meadowbank Sports Centre nears completion
A 'major milestone' has been reached in the £47 million build of the new Meadowbank Sports Centre with the completion certificate being issued to...
‘Landmark’ Sustainable Growth Agreement launched at Shawfair
THE developers behind the new town of Shawfair have committed to a 'first of its kind' Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) which they say will...
Kier to develop vibrant new community and small business hub
HUB South West has appointed Kier Construction to develop a new £7.9m enterprise centre – a community and small business hub – in Cumbernauld, on...
Green light for new flats at historic Glasgow school site
GLASGOW city planners have given the green light to demolish all but the façade and a number of architectural features on the B-listed Golfhill...
Springfield acquires Mactaggart & Mickel’s Scottish housebuilding business
SPRINGFIELD Properties is acquiring the Scottish housebuilding business of Mactaggart & Mickel Group in a deal valued at £46.3 million.
Springfield has also acquired Mactaggart...
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,...
