First completed building milestone for £300m Candleriggs Square regeneration
A major milestone has been marked in the £300 million regeneration of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Developed by a joint venture comprising Drum...
Builders urge Scottish Government to ‘pause and review’ viability of net zero regulation
SCOTLAND'S housebuilding sector is calling for the Scottish Government to 'pause and review viability' of net zero legislation, following the announcement that Scotland can...
Slowdown in Scottish construction market as rising costs and uncertainty weigh on expectations
THE marked slowdown in the Scottish construction market continued in the latest quarter, with surveyors now pointing to the weakest period of growth since...
Scottish parents hold positive view of construction apprenticeships for their children
NEW research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that construction tops Scottish parental preferences for their child’s career path and apprenticeships...
Interserve sale complete after administrators appointed
INTERSERVE PLC has announced completion of the sale of the group after administrators were appointed.
The contractor said this “alternative deleveraging transaction” will restore the...
Waterfront development gets Olympic seal of approval
200 jobs are to be created in Aberdeen after planning permission for a new riverside office development was approved by the city council.
Grainger House...
Robin Webster named new RIAS president
ROBIN Webster OBE has been elected the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). He will succeed Stewart Henderson at...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
UK construction output dips but businesses continue to invest for a bright future
UK construction output fell by 1.8% in October 2021 - the largest monthly decline since April 2020 following the pandemic-related lockdown.
Figures released by the...
Sector gives ‘cautious welcome’ to construction output stats
NEW Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures have revealed that UK construction output increased by 1.4% in the three months to January 2020, compared...
Local community helps shape Queensferry development masterplan
THE masterplan for a new 980-home mixed-use development between the approaches for both of the Forth road crossings has been submitted, after being 'heavily...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
Eastern promise for energy-efficient innovators
A Scottish company’s design for an affordable energy-efficient home is being showcased in China.
Developed by AppleGreen Homes, “The Scottish House” has been lauded for...
Appearances can be deceptive when it comes to older buildings
‘DON’T judge a book by its cover’ might be a well-worn cliché but, when it comes to determining the fate of old or historical...
Morrison Construction scoop two accolades at education awards night
MORRISON Construction celebrated a double success at the Education Buildings Scotland awards, after winning the contractor and project of the year categories.
The £32 million...
Report urges creation of ‘Construction Accord’ to strengthen links between industry and public sector
A report by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (ICS) has recommended that an independent specialist body should be given a remit to provide strategic...
Scottish construction workers praised for response to Covid challenge
SCOTLAND’S construction workforce has been praised for its response to the challenges of operating in the ‘new normal’ as the sector adjusts to Covid-19-related...
£25m Queen Margaret Academy tipped to inspire pupils
WORK has started on the £25 million new Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr, being built by Kier Construction.
The school, which is due to complete...
£200m Glasgow project receives planning consent
A £200 million project to "revitalise" a historic Glasgow site has received planning consent.
The investment partnership behind Get Living PLC confirmed it has secured...
Robertson Group outlines progress on reducing carbon footprint
ROBERTSON Group has revealed the firm's sustainability commitments have resulted in the business moving becoming 'climate positive'.
Since launching its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy last...
