Stirling construction project trials ‘innovative’ pay model designed to end cash flow woes
A long-standing critic of construction industry payment practices is trialling a new methodology on a live project in Stirling which he claims could eradicate...
Waste management firm invests in construction and demolition MRF in Renfrewshire
WRC Recycling, a waste management business based in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a new C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its...
Builders call for reassurance in wake of Brexit vote
CONFIDENCE among Scotland's builders has slumped to a three-year low in the wake of the UK's decision to leave the European union, according to...
Scottish Property Awards winners revealed
THE winners of the Scottish Property Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
600 guests attended the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel for...
£8.7m wetland created to manage storm overflows
A new environmental wetland project in Cowdenbeath by Scottish Water promises to be an innovative storm water treatment method – as well as a boost...
Transport Scotland reaffirms commitment to £3 billion A96 dualling project
SCOTTISH ministers have given the go-ahead for completing of the statutory procedures for the project to dual the A96 from Inverness to Nairn.
The work...
Gas Holder 1 shines bright following ‘unique’ restoration project
THE north Edinburgh gasholder - now named ‘Gas Holder 1’ - is lighting up the sky following a major refurbishment carried out by McLaughlin...
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...
‘Plug skills gap or growth prospects will be squashed’
PROJECTED growth in the Scottish construction sector of just 0.5% annually over the next five years “doesn’t tell the whole story”.
That’s the view of...
Hub South East appoints three new contractors to supply chain
HUB South East has appointed three new Tier 1B contractors to its supply chain.
Cruden Building, Hadden Construction and Ogilvie Construction are the chosen companies...
Union pushes for construction worker pay rise to meet ‘galloping’ cost of living
A pay claim has been submitted to the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) seeking a 10% pay increase.
Led by construction union, Unite, it comes...
‘Bolder’ steps required to meet Scotland’s infrastructure decarbonisation goals
A new report has highlighted the need for 'bolder' steps to enable quicker and more effective decarbonisation of Scotland's infrastructure.
The Institution of Civil Engineers...
CR Smith strengthens leadership team with double appointment
WINDOW and door specialist CR Smith has strengthened its leadership team with two experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries.
Danny McArthur, formerly managing...
Edinburgh Printmakers scoops top prize in RICS Social Impact Awards
EDINBURGH Printmakers has won the Project of the Year accolade at the inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards for Scotland.
The new home of Edinburgh Printmakers is...
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,...
Construction industry must spread the message on apprentices
THE challenge of promoting the benefits of construction apprenticeships to appeal to a wider audience of potential new recruits requires a concerted effort from...
‘First of its kind’ assessment sets out 30-year framework for Scotland’s infrastructure needs
SCOTLAND'S first infrastructure Needs Assessment has been published, setting out a 30-year framework designed to inform planning, investment and delivery.
Developed by Scottish Government’s infrastructure...
New CEO for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as Bill Hill to retire
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that CEO Bill Hill will retire at the end of March after more than a decade of...
New report recommends A9 Dualling delivery plan be maintained
A new report has rejected rescheduling and acceleration proposals for the A9 Dualling scheme.
The report was commissioned by transport secretary Fiona Hyslop to consider...
Hart Builders to deliver 151 homes at historic Leith site
HART Builders is poised to deliver a multi-million pound new housing development on the site of the Edinburgh Roperie and Sailworks Company in Leith.
Following a...
