Hotel plan fires torpedo site
A derelict torpedo firing range in Argyll is to be turned into a £70m marina and hotel resort.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park...
Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025
CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million.
The success...
Framework aims to aid Scotland’s net zero transition and tackle green skills shortages
A £120 million framework has been launched with the aim of opening up 'transformative' opportunities for Scotland’s public sector to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation...
Plans unveiled for renewable energy village in north east Scotland
PLANS have been launched to construct a renewable energy park in the north east of Scotland with capacity to power tens of thousands of...
BAM highlights ‘very encouraging’ financial results as business eyes future growth
BAM has announced that its UK civil and construction businesses – BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK – have reported a 'strong performance' for...
Sustainability demands increasingly influencing Scottish investment decisions
LISMORE Real Estate has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the third quarter of 2021, which highlights the growing importance of...
Green light for Craigie Campus plans
UNIVERSITY of the West of Scotland has secured planning permission in principle for 102 residential dwellings at its Craigie Campus in Ayr.
The Masterplan by Keppie Design...
New £5.5m bridge officially opened in Lochaber
THE new Invercoe Bridge in Lochaber has officially been opened after Story Contracting completed works on the £5.5 million build.
Councillor Bill Lobban, convener of...
It’s looking good on the surface at Highland bridge
A surfacing material that been used only once before on a large-scale UK project is to be installed at a bridge in the Highlands.
Balfour...
Work begins on 321-apartment student complex in Glasgow city centre
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new student accommodation project at at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow city centre.
Developer Artisan Real Estate and Homes...
New construction director for Cruden Building
CRUDEN Building has appointed Colin Kennedy as the firm's new construction director, succeeding David McEvoy who is retiring at the end of July.
Colin's previous...
CCG boost for veterans
CCG has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery.
A time for real change in Scottish construction sector
THE Covid-19 crisis has presented the Scottish construction industry with a potentially unique opportunity to bring about long-lasting change.
That’s the view of consultant Len...
Scottish construction professionals confident that workloads will rise
SURVEYORS in Scotland are predicting growth for the first time in almost a year, despite construction activity continuing to fall in the first few...
Minister wants clarity on AWPR progress
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has requested an 'urgent' meeting with the board members of the contractors delivering the landmark Aberdeen bypass project to...
‘Groundbreaking’ Passivhaus school project gathers pace
WORK is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school...
Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor.
Scotland's education secretary Jenny...
Scots builders report ‘strong’ demand for new homes post-lockdown
HOUSEBUILDERS are reporting 'strong' levels of interest in new homes in Scotland as lockdown restrictions start to ease.
This is backed by research by Zoopla,...
New Balfour Beatty group chief executive gets to work
PHILIP Hoare has started his new role as group chief executive at Balfour Beatty, succeeding Leo Quinn.
A civil engineer, Philip Hoare brings over 30...
BAM to deliver multi-million pound Perth Museum and Art Gallery revamp
BAM Construction has been chosen to deliver a £10 million revamp of Perth Museum and Art Gallery in a project tipped to attract more visitors...
