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Work complete on landmark cladding replacement project in Aberdeen

A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot...
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has given the go-ahead for The Ben Arthur Resort in Arrochar which will include a five-star hotel, houses and berths for 250 boats. The construction budget is believed to be around £35-40m and will support more than 200 site jobs.

Hotel plan fires torpedo site

A derelict torpedo firing range in Argyll is to be turned into a £70m marina and hotel resort. Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park...

Construction begins on £20 million Chryston community hub

WORK has started on a £20 million community hub in Chryston, which has been tipped to deliver a modern learning environment and 'state-of-the-art' health...

Strategic partnership aims to accelerate retrofit in Scotland

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Changeworks has signed a partnership agreement with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) with the aim of accelerating and improving retrofit in...
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Scots builders report ‘strong’ demand for new homes post-lockdown

HOUSEBUILDERS are reporting 'strong' levels of interest in new homes in Scotland as lockdown restrictions start to ease. This is backed by research by Zoopla,...

Robertson hails ‘strong’ results as pre-tax profit rises 21.3%

ROBERTSON Group has reported a £616 million revenue for year ending 30 June 2022 - up from £588 million in 2021. Pre-tax profit for the...
Image shows: (L) Dag Kroslid - NorDan CEO, (C)Mike Green - RED Systems MD, (R)Craig Greenwood - MD, NorDan UK

NorDan UK expands into façade solutions with acquisition of RED Systems

NORDAN UK has announced the acquisition of RED Systems, a UK-based specialist in architectural glazing, curtain walling and façade systems. The move marks a significant step...
Proposed moving bring for new Clyde Crossing in Glasgow

Three in the frame for River Clyde’s first opening road bridge

Hundreds of construction workers are expected to be utilised in the delivery of the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde.

Progress for significant Fife brownfield site

THE future of a major brownfield site near Kinglassie in Fife has taken a step forward as a range of new development plots are brought...
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Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...

Work begins on build of £66.5m Monifieth Learning Campus

ROBERTSON Construction has commenced works on the build of the new £66.5 million Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus. The occasion was marked with the preparation...

Housebuilder announces raft of senior changes

BARRATT Homes has announced a raft of promotions and senior appointments as part of the housebuilder's growth strategy. Development director Mansoor Ali from the East...
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Work begins at mixed-use development in Linlithgow

WORK is underway to transform vacant and derelict land into a new mixed-use development in Linlithgow. Located on Edinburgh Road, the 1.6-acre site will be...

Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214. The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...
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Turner & Townsend to lead business case for Borders Railway extension

TURNER & Townsend has secured another significant Borders Railway project. Building on the success of the Borders Railway to Tweedbank, the firm has been appointed...

Cost increases contribute to ‘record’ high contract awards in 2022

NEW data released by Barbour ABI has pointed to some areas of positivity for the UK construction sector, including record high contract awards in...

Canal campus bid in

AN application has been submitted for the first new build project in a multi-million pound canal project in Glasgow. The bid by Speirs Wharf Developments...

Calls mount for introduction of construction regulator role

PRESSURE is mounting on the Scottish Government to appoint a dedicated construction regulator with “real teeth” to help resolve issues such as payment disputes...

Kier confirms new appointment to senior team

PHIL McDowell has been appointed operations director and joins the board of directors at Kier Construction Scotland and North East. He joined Kier as a...

GRAHAM gets January start date for £22.68m Aurs Road upgrade

GRAHAM Construction will start work to upgrade Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns in January. East Renfrewshire Council said the route will be transformed...