NFRC UK Roofing Awards winners announced

THE winners of the 2023 NFRC UK Roofing Awards have been announced. The InterContinental London—The O2 was the venue for the awards ceremony, hosted by...

Cabinet Secretary opens innovative new health centre

THE new £10 million Health and Care Centre in Possilpark, Glasgow was officially opened today by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Shona Robison. With...
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Civils firm eases road pain

THE contractor appointed to a controversial road project on the banks of Loch Lomond has come up with a proposal to slash the planned...
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Two weeks remaining for CITB’s Levy consultation period

EMPLOYERS have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 Levy proposals. The consultation period will conclude on...

Chancellor’s Stamp Duty move emphasises need for intermediate band in new Scottish system

SCOTLAND'S home builders have re-emphasised their call for the introduction of an intermediate band in the new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) which is...
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Flexible Ratho space meets growing trend for ‘lifestyle-led working’

ANDY Hadden, the founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surfing destination, has unveiled The Lighthouse at the EICA - a flexible...

Stewart Milne Homes names new construction director for central Scotland

BRYAN Galloway has been appointed new construction director for central Scotland at Stewart Milne Homes. The housebuilder said the move was part of its drive to deliver...

Balfour Beatty to build Scotland’s first net zero prison

BALFOUR Beatty has been awarded the contract to deliver the new £209 million HMP Highland. Scheduled for completion in 2026, HMP Highland will be Scotland's...

Kier reports £35.5m first-half loss

KIER Group has suffered a £35.5 million drop in profits before tax for the six-month period to 31 December 2018, its latest financial results...

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...

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...

“Unique” Edinburgh luxury retirement concept gets the green light

EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has confirmed it has secured detailed planning permission for a Scotland-first luxury waterside retirement living scheme to the north west of...

Clark Contracts MD and former Mactaggart and Mickel CEO launch new housebuilding operation

GORDON Cunningham, MD and majority shareholder of construction company Clark Contracts, has launched Nova Homes, a start-up private housebuilder. He has been joined on the...

£161m Aberdeen hospitals construction contract signed

GRAHAM and NHS Grampian have signed a £161 million construction contract in Aberdeen’s Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre project. The scheme is the largest project...
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Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland

SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government. This was one of...

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...

Work begins to rejuvenate former Edinburgh hospital site into new homes

A developer has unveiled plans to rejuvenate Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, by restoring it into a range of homes. Square & Crescent...

£1.3 billion City Deal given green light

THE £1.3 billion Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is to be formally signed off by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The deal seeks...

Landmark Edinburgh primary school promotes outdoor learning

MORGAN Sindall Construction has completed work at Edinburgh's first brand new primary school for a generation. The 420-capacity Frogston Primary in the south east of...

Scots housebuilders to get access to ‘Five Star Builder’ system

HOUSEBUILDERS operating only in Scotland will now have the chance to join their UK-wide counterparts in the 'Five Star Builder' scheme. The move was announced...