Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced

SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...

Kier to develop vibrant new community and small business hub

HUB South West has appointed Kier Construction to develop a new £7.9m enterprise centre – a community and small business hub – in Cumbernauld, on...

New taskforce to review future of three iconic Glasgow streets

GLASGOW City Council has announced that a taskforce will review the current model of the city's famous Argyle, Buchanan and Sauchiehall Streets in the...

SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment

THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...

Specialist contractors invited to help RSLs meet safety standards

FIRE safety and building compliance contractors across Scotland are being invited to help registered social landlords (RSL) meet new higher standards in the wake of...

Construction employers back CITB levy

FOUR out of five of Scotland's construction businesses have backed the Construction industry Training Board's (CITB) levy proposals following the end of the organisation's triennial Consensus...

£20m Inverclyde cruise ship visitor centre officially launched

INVERCLYDE’s new £20 million cruise ship visitor centre has been officially launched. The project, led by Inverclyde Council, is part of the £1 billion Glasgow...

FMB urges UK Government to give firms ‘immediate’ support

THE UK Government has been urged to give small and medium-sized construction firms ‘urgent’ and ‘immediate’ additional support amidst the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The request...
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CCG confirms expanded apprentice intake for 2026

CCG (Scotland) has announced 14 trade apprentices will join its group of companies in August. The group said the expanded intake reflects a 'significant uplift'...

£4.5m project tipped to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a £4.5 million project to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig. The investment will prepare a new development for employers,...
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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.
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Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’

SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...

CCG secures £71m Edinburgh contract to deliver country’s largest net zero housing development

CCG (Scotland) Ltd has secured a £71 million contract to deliver 444 new homes on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. The move forms...
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Scotland launches £10m fund for those with concerns over cladding

PEOPLE in Scotland with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed, the...

Cost of living crisis causes homeowners to shun retrofitting projects

NEW research has found that the cost of living crisis is resulting in UK homeowners shunning home improvement work to instead concentrate spending on...

Preliminary site plan unveiled for Center Parcs’ proposed £350-400m Scottish resort

CENTER Parcs has unveiled the preliminary zoning plan for its proposed holiday village three miles from Hawick. The move marks a milestone in the early...

Scottish sites to open doors to public to encourage more people to consider construction...

SIXTEEN Scottish construction sites are poised to open their doors to members of the public for behind the scenes tours as part of a...

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s £4.75m hub topped out

THE topping out of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc's (MSIP) 'flagship' Innovation Hub has taken place in Dundee. Built by Robertson Construction Tayside, the £4.75 million...

Roof tile manufacturer officially opens £2 million upgraded plant

PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially unveiled its new £2 million upgraded utility plant at its site at Lochmaben. The project...

BAM successfully installs new 1,000-tonne Glasgow bridge overnight

THE main span of a new bridge over the M8 connecting Sighthill and Glasgow city centre has been successfully installed overnight. The road was closed...