UK construction activity tipped for growth, but uncertainty rises
NEW research has revealed that the key drivers of 'cautious growth' in UK construction remain similar to three months ago but the economic risks...
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...
Easy does it for Fife developer helping to revitalise communities
GLENROTHES-based Easy Living Homes is helping to address Scotland’s housing crisis, with work gathering pace at the firm’s latest 80-home development in the village...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery named Glasgow’s favourite building
KELVINGROVE Art Gallery has come out top in Construction Scotland’s quest to find Glasgow’s favourite building.
The Twitter campaign run throughout the 11 days of...
Landmark Glasgow PBSA project celebrates construction milestone
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of Broadway Studios, a new 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in...
New Passivhaus training launched for Scotland’s construction workers
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to train construction professionals in Passivhaus standards.
Working with a range of experts, CSIC revealed...
Center Parcs submits plans for first Scottish resort
CENTER Parcs has submitted a planning application to the Scottish Borders Council for the build of its first holiday resort in Scotland.
The £350-400 million...
Thomas Johnstone Ltd hands over new learning hub to Harmeny Education Trust
CONSTRUCTION and specialist fit-out contractor Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has handed over the new Outdoor Learning Hub to Harmeny Education Trust in Balerno.
The project...
Clark Contracts appointed to retrofit BE-ST campus
CLARK Contracts has landed a contract to undertake a 'deep retrofit' of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)'s building which houses Scotland’s National Retrofit...
Lend Lease boss is set to retire
LEND LEASE is to restructure its Scottish business when executive general manager Gordon Anderson retires after 40 years with the business.
Anderson, who heads operations...
New MD for Robertson Group’s Specialist Division
Robertson Group has announced the appointment of a new managing director to its Specialist Division.
Craig Robertson, a joiner to trade with over thirty years experience...
RIAS Awards 2017 winners announced
The winners have been announced for the RIAS Awards 2017.
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announced 12 winners at its recent Awards...
GRAHAM Building secures £142m contract to modernise defence estate in Edinburgh
GRAHAM Building has secured a £142.1 million Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contract to modernise three defence estate locations in Edinburgh.
The firm will deliver a...
Construction begins on National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire.
The team...
Proposed Clyde Green Freeport tipped to create up to 30,000 new jobs
THE creation of a green freeport at the River Clyde could create up to 30,000 new jobs and attract £2.5 billion of capital investment,...
Concern as Scottish construction employment falls by 5,000
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has outlined concerns for the future of Scotland's construction sector after figures showed employment in the industry fell by...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
Shortlist announced for RIAS Awards 2018
A sports performance centre in Edinburgh, a new hospital in Dumfries and a Glasgow-based distillery are among the buildings in contention for the Royal Incorporation...
Sighthill Bridge opening will mark major regeneration milestone
THE Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public, Glasgow City Council has confirmed.
The cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge, delivered by...
Scotland’s built environment leaders warn HEETSA success depends on industry engagement
THE Retrofit Roundtable, a coalition comprising some of Scotland's leading built environment organisations, has welcomed Scottish Government proposals for a new Home Energy Efficiency...
