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...
“Landmark” Inverness Justice Centre starts to take shape
A major milestone has been achieved in the construction of the new Inverness Justice Centre.
Main contractor Robertson has poured more than 5000 cubic metres...
‘Groundbreaking’ East Ayrshire modular development completed 18 weeks early
THE largest modular low-rise, affordable housing development in Scotland has been completed within budget and 18 weeks ahead of schedule.
The £17 million 101-home project...
Consultation on the future of Scottish construction sector extended
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is extending its consultation on the future of the sector to the whole Scottish construction...
Balfour Beatty to deliver new Glasgow hospice
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed the contractor for Glasgow's new Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice at Bellahouston Park.
The first patients will arrive in 2018 at...
New PMI figures reveal extent of construction challenges
NEW research has revealed that activity in the UK construction sector in September declined at its second-sharpest pace since April 2009.
The headline seasonally adjusted...
Story named Rail Supplier of the Year at Scottish Transport Awards
STORY Contracting is celebrating after being crowned Rail Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards 2023.
The firm said the accolade recognises the...
£21.5m school tipped for top marks
BAM Construction has started work on the last school to be delivered under the Building Fife’s Future Framework.
Following on from the hugely successful Dunfermline and Auchmuty...
McGill’s Group unveils plans for £25m Glasgow depot
MCGILL'S Group has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a site close to Glasgow city centre in a move that it...
Timber frame specialist confirms changes to senior management team
DEESIDE Timberframe has announced it is strengthening its senior team with the appointment of a new finance director and a realignment of roles to...
Scotland’s Passivhaus schools teach construction industry important lessons
By Sarah Lewis, research & policy director, Passivhaus Trust
THERE are estimated to be 35 Passivhaus schools currently underway or in the pipeline in Scotland....
Kilmarnock set for build of ‘world class’ smart homes
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and The Halo Urban Regeneration Company (HALO) have announced a partnership that will bring 'world class' smart homes to...
Dozens of businesses back CALA’s Leith proposals
DOZENS of business have added their support to plans for a potential new development in Leith, which is set to learn its fate on...
Clydeport operator seeks contractors for Hunterston PARC Construction Yard works
MARINE infrastructure contractors are being invited to express their interest in relation to planned upgrades at the Hunterston PARC (Port and Resource Campus) Construction...
Glasgow unveils £30 billion ‘Greenprint’ investment plan to boost net zero goals
GLASGOW City Council has launched a £30 billion portfolio of investment projects designed to aid the city's ambition of becoming net zero by 2030.
The...
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...
22,500 new construction jobs required in Scotland by 2028 to help meet net zero...
NEW research has revealed that 22,500 new construction roles will require to be created in Scotland by 2028 to help meet the Scottish Government's...
Landmark turbine blades arrival marks ‘defining moment’ for Mill Rig Wind Farm
A major milestone has been marked in the development of Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire with the delivery of the 'longest turbine...
Scotland considers introducing building safety levy
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues is to be considered in Scotland.
The proposed Scottish building safety levy...
Muir Group appoints new CEO
MUIR Group has announced the appointment of Martin Smith as its new CEO.
He joins the Fife-based company from ISG where he was director of...
