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...
Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics
SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics.
In recent times, the...
Supply chain issues and price rises hit UK construction output
UK construction output fell by 1.6% in volume terms in July 2021, the latest ONS figures have revealed.
This puts the level of output below...
Scots are left at the starting gate
Industry will continue to struggle as England picks up the pace
THE construction industry in Scotland will be left behind this year as the rest...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
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...
Housebuilder breaks £100 million revenue barrier for first time
SPRINGFIELD Properties has achieved its highest ever turnover, with revenue increasing 22% to £111 million.
The Elgin-based housebuilder's financial results for the year ended 31 May...
Major progress celebrated at ‘flagship’ net zero carbon project in Edinburgh
THE first homes are now under construction on a 'flagship' net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh.
Located on Waterfront Avenue in Granton, Plot D1...
Interserve sale complete after administrators appointed
INTERSERVE PLC has announced completion of the sale of the group after administrators were appointed.
The contractor said this “alternative deleveraging transaction” will restore the...
Group will hold political parties to account on payment commitments
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has announced that it will be writing to all political parties on 13 December - the day after the...
GLM expands in the west with opening of new office and senior appointment
ARCHITECTURE and building surveying practice Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM) has announced its expansion into the west of Scotland and a focus on commercial...
Optimism for UK construction activity levels despite materials and labour shortages
NEW research has revealed positive news for the UK construction industry over the next year, with 'strong' levels of activity expected despite concerns around...
Scottish Government ‘will not meet infrastructure goals’
THE Scottish Government won't have enough money to deliver all of its planned £26 billion infrastructure investment, a new report by Audit Scotland has...
Contractor Graham reports rise in profits and revenue
GRAHAM has reported a 16% rise in turnover to £853.3 million in its accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.
The contractor has...
Kier announces £245 million loss
KIER has announced a loss of £245 million before tax for the year ending 30 June 2019, whilst also warning that Brexit could negatively...
CICV voices fears over introduction of new UK Conformity Assessed mark
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) is urging the Scottish Government to intervene and help address concerns raised by construction firms over the introduction...
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...
Why Scotland’s architects have designs on England’s green and pleasant land!
The Scottish architecture & design sector is strong. There’s a huge range of talent and an ability and desire to deliver projects at a...
Images show progress of Mackintosh building dismantling works
THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has released photographs highlighting the progress being made to dismantle dangerous parts of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building.
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Scottish construction sector should take pride in ‘real wealth of talent’
DOUGLAS Ross has called for an overhaul of Scotland’s ‘cumbersome’ procurement process and outlined his ambitions for bold new infrastructure projects.
Mr Ross, who was...
