Muir Group hails ‘strong’ financial results despite industry-wide challenges
MUIR Group PLC has reported a pre-tax profit of £2.2 million in its financial results for the year 2022/23.
The business, which is marking its...
Robotic architecture unveiled in new V&A Dundee exhibition
ROBOTIC architecture takes centre stage at a new exhibition at V&A Dundee.
The museum revealed that the new commission will sit alongside the next major...
CITB urges construction companies to pursue apprenticeship grants
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging construction firms to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.
From April 2023...
Whitbread gets green light to convert Capital House into 195-bed Premier Inn
WHITBREAD PLC has received confirmation from The City of Edinburgh Council that it has granted planning permission for the conversion of Capital House in...
New research shows ‘damning situation’ regarding material and labour pressures
ALMOST nine in ten local builders have had to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople, according to new research.
The...
Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing
THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable...
Covid-19 challenges could bring ‘positive change’ to construction
THE challenges that construction is facing amidst the Covid-19 pandemic could change the industry for the better, a new report has claimed.
Arcadis, the global...
New project into peatland construction methods could ‘transform’ approach to rural housing
MORE environmentally friendly peatland construction methods have been tipped to pave the way for future housing developments in parts of Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
A...
Glasgow firm scoops top energy award
SPV Energy has been named Solar PV Installer of the Year at the Scottish Regional Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards.
Commercial director Jim O’Brien, a former...
New SBF MD sets sights on apprentice affordability and planning delays
APPRENTICESHIP affordability and planning delays have been cited by newly promoted Scottish Building Federation (SBF) MD Paul Mitchell as the two largest areas of...
Kier takes action to tackle sector’s ‘recruitment crisis’
KIER Construction has pledged at least 1% of its workforce as career ambassadors to help attract new talent into the industry.
The firm recently commissioned...
Milestone progress at Leith Walk student accommodation site
FIRETHORN Trust, a commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, has celebrated a milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith...
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...
Breedon reveals “solid” trading performance for year to date
BREEDON has announced a "solid performance" in a trading update for the 10 months to 31 October 2017.
The business said both volumes and revenues...
Consultation helps shape plans for Queensferry site
HOUSEBUILDER CALA has revealed that local community engagement has helped to shape plans for new homes on land made available after the completion of the...
Home working in the construction industry: what does the future hold?
MANY office-based construction industry workers have been carrying out their duties remotely for almost six months now due to Covid-19.
While some construction tasks cannot...
Cruden lands £43.3m contract to transform ‘iconic’ former Glasgow hospital site
CRUDEN Building has been awarded a £43.3 million contract by Beech Grove Homes to deliver the second phase of the transformation of the former...
Kier to build £1 billion HMP Glasgow
The total cost of the project is £998.4 million, which includes the cost of land acquisition, VAT, and a construction contract cost of £683.8...
SSEN Distribution announces contractors to deliver £950m island investment
FIVE contract partners have been announced to deliver an investment of up to £950 million as part of SSEN Distribution's programme to renew and...
Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!
REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened.
The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...
