Scottish sites to open doors to public to encourage more people to consider construction...
SIXTEEN Scottish construction sites are poised to open their doors to members of the public for behind the scenes tours as part of a...
Edinburgh practice to design world’s second tallest tower
AN Edinburgh-based architecture practice is to design the world's second tallest tower in Russia.
Kettle Collective revealed the tower will be built in St Petersburg...
Largest Morrison Construction schools project officially opened in Shetland
THE new Anderson High School and Halls of Residence in Lerwick has been officially opened by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education...
Kier to deliver £40m education campus
HUB South West Scotland has appointed Kier Construction to deliver a £40m project which will see the creation of a new education campus in the...
CITB’s Strategic Plan aims to help attract thousands more people into Scottish construction sector
SUPPORTING training and retraining, improving productivity, and making it easier to help employers bring in new recruits to the Scottish construction industry have been...
Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement.
Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...
New report highlights 5G opportunities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published a new report outlining the 'substantial' benefits to Scotland of enhanced 4G and 5G capability.
The report, Scotland's digital...
GRAHAM to play leading role in Scottish defence projects
GRAHAM has been named as sole strategic alliance member in Scotland on a new Ministry of Defence (MOD) initiative.
The contractor was one of seven...
Political support grows for campaign to regulate electrical industry
Support is growing for SELECT'S campaign for recognition of electricians as a profession after four more politicians backed the plans.
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...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
NorDan acquires majority stake in Esk Glazing
WINDOWS and doors manufacturer NorDan UK is strengthening its operations in Scotland's north east after acquiring a majority shareholding in Esk Glazing Ltd.
The deal...
Tilbury Douglas completes Kirkliston Primary School and Early Learning Centre
TILBURY Douglas has handed over the new Kirkliston Primary School and Early Learning Centre.
Constructed on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, the project,...
Youngsters get a ‘passport to work’ on old buildings
Project Scotland reports on a new initiative to tackle skills shortages and preserve historic landmarks
AS rising tuition fees for secondary education continue to price gifted...
Clark Contracts MD and former Mactaggart and Mickel CEO launch new housebuilding operation
GORDON Cunningham, MD and majority shareholder of construction company Clark Contracts, has launched Nova Homes, a start-up private housebuilder.
He has been joined on the...
Build of ‘world class’ research and learning facility in Edinburgh reaches highest point
THE build of a 'world class' research and teaching facility at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point.
Being built by McLaughlin & Harvey,...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
New taskforce to review future of three iconic Glasgow streets
GLASGOW City Council has announced that a taskforce will review the current model of the city's famous Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets in the...
Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...
Scottish construction activity continues to grow despite challenges
WORKLOADS in the Scottish construction continued to grow 'solidly' in Q2 2022 but expectations for the year ahead moderated as issues with skills, costs and...
