Draft recovery plan for Scotland’s construction industry launched
A draft recovery plan for Scotland's construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
The blueprint, which has been created collaboratively...
Muir Homes appoints new MD
PETER Shepherd has been appointed as the new MD of Muir Homes, succeeding Paul McKay.
He joins the Fife-based housebuilder following over 30 years’ experience...
Structural Soils to land £5.5m A83 ground investigation contract
Structural Soils Ltd is set to be awarded a £5.5 million contract to carry out A83 ground investigation work.
As the design work for the...
Stephen Good named Innovation Centre CEO
STEPHEN Good has been appointed CEO of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre – the £9.5 million project to connect industry and academia to drive innovation...
Most construction SMEs confident of raising finance
NEW figures reveal that 73% of SMEs in the construction and manufacturing industries are confident in their ability to raise finance.
A survey on behalf of Platform Black talked...
SPA reports ‘record-breaking’ year following surge in partners and projects
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has revealed a 'record-breaking' year in its annual results.
The not-for-profit organisation supported more than 270 new projects in 2023/24,...
Transformation of historic Edinburgh building gathers pace
WORK is progressing to transform the former home of the Royal Blind School and Braille Press into a mix of residential properties in Edinburgh.
Located...
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...
Robertson appoints new frameworks director
ROBERT Ogg has been appointed nationwide director of frameworks at Robertson.
The former Morgan Sindall area director, whose previous roles include framework director at Balfour...
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...
Scotland’s housebuilding sector urges politicians to commit to 25,000 new homes each year
SCOTLAND'S housebuilders have urged politicians across all parties to commit to consistently delivering at least 25,000 new homes each year.
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has launched its manifesto for...
Stewart Milne Group launches major recruitment drive
THE will create more than 250 new posts within its business in the next 12 months to support growth in its homes and timber...
Artificial surf park developers get green light to build accommodation
THE developer of Scotland’s first artificial surf park has received unanimous support for its planning application from the City of Edinburgh Council to build accommodation...
Scottish Building Standards Hub officially launched
SCOTLAND'S new Building Standards Hub will be officially launched today in Dunfermline.
The unit will deliver advice, learning and development and a range of building...
Morgan Sindall MD to lead on procurement for Construction Scotland
CONSTRUCTION Scotland, the organisation recognised by Holyrood as the voice of the industry, has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction's MD for Scotland to lead on...
Scotland ‘facing significant decline in apprenticeship recruitment’
A shock new report from SNIPEF, the Plumbing and Heating Federation, has revealed that one in three employers in the sector do not intend...
Plans unveiled for new 8,000-capacity arena at Straiton
LOTHIAN Leisure Development (LLD) has announced a partnership with Birmingham-based NEC Group to deliver a new 8,000-capacity indoor arena at Straiton, just outside Edinburgh...
Global Energy Group rebrands and unveils plans for multi-million-pound HQ
GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’.
Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane...
Plans submitted for £65m National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
NEW images have helped bring to life the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), with a planning application for the development now submitted.
NMIS is a £65...
CCG boost for veterans
CCG has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery.
