RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
Thomas & Adamson appoints new regional director to support growth plans
THOMAS & Adamson has announced the appointment of Gillian Kirkness as regional director.
The construction and property consultant said the move is designed to support...
Balfour Beatty to start main construction work on Fife College Campus
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed that main construction is scheduled to start later this month on a new learning campus in Dunfermline.
The contractor has been...
CITB launches free inclusive recruitment training for SMEs
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched new, free digital training modules that are designed to make recruitment more 'inclusive, accessible, and effective'.
CITB...
Plans unveiled for major revamp of Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries
PLANS have been submitted to Glasgow City Council for the revamp of Buchanan Galleries by owner Landsec.
The firm's proposals, created in collaboration with Threesixty...
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...
Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain
Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get...
Estimated completion date for Aurs Road project delayed until spring 2026
EAST Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised estimated completion date of spring 2026 for its Aurs Road improvement project.
Work is currently underway to transform...
Edinburgh project tipped to demonstrate how to deliver net zero carbon housing at scale
PLANS to transform vacant land into an affordable net zero carbon housing development in Edinburgh have now been approved.
Located between Greendykes Avenue and Greendykes...
Contractors hand over new Grantown-on-Spey distillery
THE Cairn Distillery at Grantown-on-Spey has celebrated a major milestone following the final handover from the contractors to the owners Gordon & Macphail.
Donald McLachlan...
Scottish builders highlight ‘growing policy divergence’ with rest of the UK
SCOTLAND'S house builders have responded to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's Growth Plan announcement by highlighting the 'growing policy divergence' between Scotland and the rest of...
Robertson Construction Group announces new executive managing director
DOUG Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group.
He joins the firm following 32 years in the construction industry spent with...
CCG recruitment drive helps meet offsite housing demand
CCG has announced the appointment of 35 new employees to its offsite manufacturing business, CCG OSM, to meet growing demand for its timber systems.
CCG...
Scotland to launch national housing agency to speed up builds
SCOTLAND is to establish a new national housing agency to speed up and enable the delivery of all house types in the country, first...
£1 billion boost for Scottish construction
New figures show output from the Scottish construction industry increased by 10% last year.
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A £2.8m contract to supply and install the full M&E, air conditioning and plumbing packages for a headquarters development in Aberdeen has been awarded...
CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
Morrison closes on £45m Edinburgh hospital
MORRISON Construction has achieved financial close on the £45.2 million Hub South East Scotland Ltd contract for NHS Lothian to build and operate the first...
Aberdeen project honoured at National Ultra Site Awards
The Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre construction project has scooped two top prizes at a national awards ceremony.
