Robertson sees revenue growth but profitability tumbles
ROBERTSON Group has announced a 23% increase in revenue to £825 million for the year ended June 2024. However, a pre-tax loss of £9,724...
Milestone moment for £55m Maybole education campus plans
HUB South West has announced financial close has been reached with South Ayrshire Council and Morgan Sindall to start work on a £55 million...
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...
Construction apprentice numbers rise in Scotland for seventh successive year
NEW research has shown that recruitment of Scottish construction apprentices has grown for the seventh year in a row.
Figures released by the Construction Industry Training...
New premises offers Edinburgh construction business room to grow
EDINBURGH-based construction firm Orocco has announced it is 'primed for significant growth' after expanding into a new headquarters to meet increased demand.
The company has...
£140m Glasgow office development receives planning approval
GLASGOW City Council has given the green light to a £140 million development in Argyle Street.
Property development and investment company Osborne+Co is behind plans...
Long-awaited V&A museum in Dundee tipped to change city’s life
THE eyes of the world were on Dundee at the opening of the first V&A Museum of Design outside of London.
The museum is the...
‘Inventory’ to be developed for high-rises in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has confirmed to Project Scotland that a high-rise domestic building “inventory” is being developed as part of its building and fire...
Making waves: construction begins on Stranraer water sports hub
CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new £6.7 million water sports hub in Stranraer.
A groundbreaking ceremony marked the moment, led by members of Stranraer...
New Currie Community High School tipped to benefit generations to come
KIER has completed construction of the new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh, which has been designed to Passivhaus standards.
The building was handed over...
Joint venture agreed for Winchburgh development
A joint venture between CALA Homes and West Coast Capital will see the construction of over 3,000 new homes in West Lothian.
Private equity partnership...
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...
Scottish winners announced for RICS Awards 2022
A Galashiels gallery, a Merkinch primary school and an Edinburgh housing project are amongst the winners of the RICS Awards 2022 in Scotland.
The awards...
Final stage of Tarbert harbour project taking shape
THE new terminal building being constructed at Tarbert Ferry Terminal is taking shape, with the facility marking the final stage of the multi-million pound...
Scotland’s construction industry unveils Covid-19 recovery plan
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19.
The plan looks to work towards...
Scottish Roofing Awards 2023 winners revealed
THE winners of the 2023 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a luncheon in Glasgow.
Eight category winners were revealed, as well as Young...
CITB seeks industry leaders for board trustee role
THE Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is seeking industry leaders to join its board.
Those taking on the voluntary positions will help shape the future...
What will 2024 have in store for Scotland’s construction industry?
DECARBONISATION looks certain to dominate much of the attention in the Scottish construction industry again this year, according to some of the sector’s key stakeholders.
To...
Steel specialist purchases East Kilbride crane plant
STRUCTURAL steelwork specialist J & D Pierce has announced it has reached agreement with Finnish firm Konecranes to purchase its East Kilbride-based operation.
Pierce said...
Construction law specialist sets out guidelines during ‘unprecedented’ situation
A construction law specialist has urged Scottish construction firms to use the upcoming period of 'downtime' to review contracts for future use.
Ross Taylor, partner...
