Work officially starts at The Macallan on new distillery
EDRINGTON has marked the official start of works on its iconic new distillery and visitor centre for The Macallan.
The Macallan is one of the core...
Low carbon construction course launches to bridge skills gap
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) is launching a new course designed to train for the current and future skills and competencies needed to...
Construction Scotland profile rises
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended Construction Scotland’s Industry Leadership Group meeting in Edinburgh.
Roofing contractors remain optimistic despite ongoing challenges
NEW research has found that roofing contractors are enduring mixed fortunes at the moment, with 'stagnating' workloads and new enquiries, but also signs of...
Muir Construction appointed main contractor at £50m Bellshill logistics park
KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Muir Construction as main contractor on the first two phases of its £50 million speculative development at Belgrave Logistics...
Budget: Scottish Government to invest £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives
THE Scottish Government has announced it is to invest 'at least' £2 billion in infrastructure initiatives.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes revealed the news in the...
Robertson lands £78m contract to deliver build-to-rent Glasgow project
ROBERTSON Construction has secured a £78 million contract to deliver Moda Living’s first build-to-rent development in Glasgow.
Located on the site of the former Strathclyde...
Blacklisted construction workers to share millions in payouts
CONSTRUCTION workers affected by blacklisting will share a compensation payout worth more than £10 million following the conclusion of a five-year legal battle.
Unite has...
Green light for new Clackmannanshire wellbeing hub and school
PLANS have been approved for a new wellbeing hub and school in Clackmannanshire.
Robertson Construction Central East will be the main contractor on the project,...
Hopes, challenges and opportunities: industry faces “unprecedented” tests in 2018
2018 will be a year of exceptional challenges – and also opportunities – for the Scottish construction sector.
Project Scotland recently asked a wide range...
Scotland’s education buildings sector is a ‘hub’ of activity
THE work of Scotland’s hub organisations working in partnership with local authorities in the development, construction and delivery of education projects in recent years...
Most impactful Scottish construction projects recognised
35 Scottish construction projects have been shortlisted by RICS (Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors) for its Social Impact Awards.
The nominees include the University of...
Building a stronger Scotland through education
By Michael Ross, chief executive of hub South West Scotland
In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the...
Construction firms urged to prioritise long-term strategies despite immediate cost challenges
A new report from Turner & Townsend warns construction firms against short-term thinking which could 'derail' vital, long-term strategic priorities.
The professional services firm’s Autumn 2023...
Housebuilder posts increased revenue as interim financial results revealed
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported an 85% increase in revenue to £161.9 million for the six-months ending November 2022, compared with the same period 12...
Holyrood moves to outlaw blacklisting
New laws introduced by the Scottish Government are to crack down on the blacklisting of workers, a practice that has gained notoriety in the...
Scottish Property Awards winners named
THE best new commercial and public property developments in Scotland have been revealed at the second annual Scottish Property Awards.Prime Four Business Park in Aberdeen, Johnstone...
Regeneration game gives Ravenscraig a new lease of life
ONE of the largest regeneration projects anywhere in Europe is starting to take shape in Ravenscraig, North Lanarkshire.
More than 30 years after the devastating...
£850 million development plan unveiled
PLANS for an £850 million commercial redevelopment of the St James Quarter in Edinburgh have been unveiled.
FMB confirms new partnership to help consumers find quality local builders
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced a new partnership with the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) designed to connect the public with quality local...
