‘Folk literally won’t sleep at night if the Building Safety Bill doesn’t go further’

By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, The Association for Project Safety YOU'D think building safety would be a no-brainer. You design things carefully. Use quality materials....
Jenners, Edinburgh

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 quality initiative hits milestone with 100th member

THE Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC) has reached a milestone of 100 organisation committing to its quality charter. Established to improve construction quality across Scotland...

Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start

SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...

Historic construction firm confirms board reshuffle following retirements

VEITCHI Group has announced changes to its corporate board structure following a double retirement. The Cambuslang-based business revealed it is also planning a drive for...

£60m luxury retirement village project to break ground next year

CONSTRUCTION of Scotland's first luxury retirement village will get underway early next year. The £60 million self-contained project in Newton Mearns will be built on a 17-acre...

Edinburgh construction business accepts crypto currency

EDINBURGH-based construction firm Orocco has announced it is now accepting crypto currency as payment for projects. The company said the move comes as part of...

RIAS elects youngest ever president

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has elected its youngest ever candidate as president. Christina Gaiger (33) FRIAS will take over from Robin...

Consultation helps shape plans for Queensferry site

HOUSEBUILDER CALA has revealed that local community engagement has helped to shape plans for new homes on land made available after the completion of the...

Scotframe makes senior appointment to target English self-build housing market

SCOTFRAME is targeting a larger slice of the self-build housing market in England after appointing Danny Johnson to the role of business development manager...

Morrison Construction appoints new MD for Building Central business

MORRISON Construction has announced that David Ewing has been appointed as the new MD of its Building Central business from April 1. He will succeed...

SES appointed to £84m University of Glasgow development

SES Engineering Services (SES) has announced it has been appointed by Multiplex to deliver an £84 million project at the University of Glasgow. The...

Balfour Beatty to back CITB Consensus

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it will vote in favour of CITB Consensus - just weeks after suggesting the business was "likely" to vote against...
Reid Mitchell HD directors L-R: Donald Reid, Greig Mitchell, Drew Russell

Scottish construction consultancies announce merger and switch to employee ownership model

REID Mitchell and HD Property Consultants have announced a merger to form a single, integrated construction consultancy providing project management, cost management, building surveying,...
A render of what Scottish Water's car port scheme will look like once complete

Landmark solar carport project begins at Scottish Water head office

SCOTTISH Water has announced that its Stepps office is set to be home to one of the largest solar carports in the country, as...
Govan-Partick Bridge

Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events

THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened. Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...
Tillicoultry Quarries lorry

Tillicoultry Quarries acquires Middleton Aggregates

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has acquired Middleton Aggregates, a sand and gravel business based in East Anglia, through a share purchase agreement. Founded in 1986 by John Lemon...

Stewart Milne Group reports rise in profit and turnover

STEWART Milne Group has announced a £36 million increase in turnover and a £12.7 million rise in profit. The housebuilder hailed a 'strong recovery' in...

Contractor GRAHAM publishes ‘very positive’ accounts despite pandemic challenges

GRAHAM has hailed 'positive' financial figures for the year up to 31st March 2021 despite the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. The contractor, which...

CITB to suspend industry levy collection

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it will suspend the issue of its levy bills, due for payment in 2020, for at...