Glasgow Airport’s main terminal to undergo ‘comprehensive’ transformation
AVIALLIANCE has unveiled plans for a 'comprehensive' transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building to deliver 'best in class' operational and retail facilities.
The German-headquartered...
Scottish courts to provide Carillion payment cheer?
CARILLION’S supply chain might have a better chance of being paid in Scotland rather than in England, according to a construction dispute resolution specialist.
Ross...
Carillion goes into liquidation
CONSTRUCTION giant Carillion has gone into liquidation. The Official Receiver has been appointed by the court as liquidator along with partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers who have...
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...
9% rise in new apprentices
THE proportion of Scottish construction companies recruiting apprentices is expected to rise by 9% over the next 12 months.
Grenfell: Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ inquiry recommendations
SCOTLAND'S housing minister Paul McLennan has revealed he has met with UK Government ministers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to take 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...
NHS Lanarkshire board approves full business case for new University Hospital Monklands
CONSTRUCTION of the new University Hospital Monklands could start next year after the board of NHS Lanarkshire approved the full business case for the...
Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'.
It comes following...
First turf cut at Wick community campus site
PREPARATION work for a new £48.5million community campus in Wick has begun with the first turf cut at the site of the new facility.
The Wick...
Major Edinburgh office project achieves practical completion
A significant new office development in Edinburgh has achieved practical completion.
No2 Freer Street has been developed by Vastint Hospitality as part of its New...
‘Outdated’ cash retentions model keeps construction sector in Victorian age
CONSTRUCTION professionals are still suffering the 'scourge' of a Victorian era payments system brought in to stop cowboy railway builders doing a runner, the...
Housebuilder positive for the future as Covid delays impact financial results
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has revealed the impact the Covid-19 lockdown period had on its full-year financial results.
For the year ended 31 May 2020, revenue...
Fife Circle set to undergo £55m electrification project
A £55 million project to electrify the Fife Circle is set to get underway, Network Rail has announced.
The investment is being made by Scottish...
‘Pivotal’ stage reached in plans for Dundee junction upgrades
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has signed a Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland, allowing works to begin on the Swallow roundabout near its Dykes of...
NHBC warns on quality
THE volume of affordable homes being registered has rocketed by nearly 120%, according to new figures from the NHBC.
In February the number increased to...
Contractor sought for ‘biggest overhaul’ of Glasgow area since the 1970s
GLASGOW City Council is seeking a contractor to lead what it says will be the 'biggest overhaul' of the east side of Argyle...
Stephen Good named Innovation Centre CEO
STEPHEN Good has been appointed CEO of the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre – the £9.5 million project to connect industry and academia to drive innovation...
Aberdeen Art Gallery crowned ‘Best Building in Scotland’
ABERDEEN Art Gallery has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award at The Royal Incorporation of...
Campion Homes reports rise in turnover and profits
FIFE-based Campion Homes has announced an increase in turnover and profits for financial year 2023/24, following a 'steady' level of private house sales and 'strong'...
