CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
First minister launches ‘UK’s tallest onshore wind turbines’
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has marked the connection of the UK's tallest onshore wind turbines to the national grid.
The 200-metre structures are part of...
Builders welcome affordable housing increase but sound warning over materials and costs
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to delivering 10,000 extra affordable homes.
However, the trade body warned of 'deliverability concerns' across...
Proposals submitted for new student residential project on former Tynecastle High site
S1 Developments has lodged plans for a new student accommodation project at Edinburgh's former Tynecastle High School site.
The development has been tipped to regenerate...
District 10 cleans up at Dundee Institute of Architects Awards
DISTRICT 10 at Seabreas, Dundee, the first commercial building constructed from shipping containers in Scotland, achieved a clean sweep of the Dundee Institute of Architects...
Work begins on ‘transformational’ Granton Waterfront housing development
WORK is underway on the build of a new affordable housing development in the Granton Waterfront area of Edinburgh.
A ceremonial sod-cutting event took place...
Turnover boost for Scottish fit-out specialist
MORRIS & Spottiswood has reported a rise in turnover from £74 million to £88 million.
The Scottish fit-out, housing and maintenance contractor said sales in...
CITB urges construction firms to help keep ex-Carillion workers in the industry
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called on firms in the construction sector to provide jobs for redundant Carillion workers and help keep...
Scottish projects boost Kier financial results
KIER Construction Scotland has reported a "strong" performance from them has contributed to the overall Kier Group's financial results, which revealed group revenue is...
Social enterprise acquires land to build over 1,300 new homes in Edinburgh
PLACES for People has secured land on the outskirts of Edinburgh to bring forward over 1,300 new homes.
The social enterprise, which supplied over 1,700...
Work begins to transform iconic Jenners building in Edinburgh
GRAHAM has started construction work on the historic Jenners building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, to transform the location into a mixed-use space.
The development encompasses...
Scottish construction stakeholders urged to help shape sector’s future
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is urging industry stakeholders to help shape the sector's future by taking part in a consultation on its draft...
Labour shortages and insolvencies must not undermine sector productivity progress
PROFESSIONAL services firm Turner & Townsend is urging 'immediate action' to tackle the construction capacity crunch as the sector faces rising interest rates and...
Jedburgh Campus project rolls on after achieving financial close
THE new Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus project continues to gather pace, having recently achieved financial close.
All project and financial agreements have now been signed...
‘Hundreds’ of Scots firms have engaged with HS2 scheme
HUNDREDS of Scottish companies have engaged with the landmark HS2 project, according to the company responsible for developing and constructing the UK’s new high-speed rail...
Stewart Milne Group puts timber systems business up for sale
STEWART Milne Group has announced it is selling its timber systems business to focus on investing in the growth of Stewart Milne Homes across...
Balfour Beatty reports ‘strong’ half-year financial figures
Balfour Beatty has reported the business is 'on track' to deliver a full-year financial performance in line with market expectations.
Building chiefs set out Scottish manifesto
THE Scottish Building Federation has launched a "five pillar plan" to support the construction sector ahead of this year's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
The SBF said...
‘Pivotal’ stage reached in plans for Dundee junction upgrades
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has signed a Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland, allowing works to begin on the Swallow roundabout near its Dykes of...
Plans unveiled for £1 billion Perth development
PLANS have been submitted for a billion pound new community in Perth.
Springfield Properties have taken a major step forward with proposals for a 3,000...
