‘Quick wins’ would boost new Scottish Construction Accord engagement
THE new Scottish Construction Accord needs some ‘quick wins’ to maximise industry engagement and convince the wider sector of its value.
That’s the view of...
AI, skills and housing tipped to take centre stage in 2026
THE continued rise of Artificial Intelligence, addressing skills shortages, and meeting demand for housing and electrification have been identified as some of the key...
SFHA calls for common design standard to ensure Scottish homes are fit for the...
A new report has warned that too many homes in Scotland are unfit for an ageing population.
In its Homes Fit for the Future report, the...
Report highlights success of hub programme across Scotland
THE success of Scotland’s hub Programme has been highlighted in a new report, which confirmed that since being established ten years ago, it has...
UK Government to consult on banning combustible cladding
THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on banning the use of combustible materials in cladding systems on high-rise buildings. The announcement comes in...
Hub South East appoints three new contractors to supply chain
HUB South East has appointed three new Tier 1B contractors to its supply chain.
Cruden Building, Hadden Construction and Ogilvie Construction are the chosen companies...
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...
Modest rise in UK construction output
THE latest ONS figures have revealed that UK construction output rose by 0.9% in Quarter 2 2018, following a 0.8% fall in the first...
New planning bill aims to ‘simplify and improve’ Scotland’s planning system
A Scottish Government Planning Bill has been set out, which vows to 'simplify and improve' the nation's planning system.
Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart said...
Inverness investment group strengthens construction portfolio by acquiring Highland contractors
INVERNESS-based investment group GEG Capital has strengthened its electrical and construction portfolio with the acquisitions of two Highland contractors.
Calder Electrical and multi-trades construction company...
Perth conference highlights importance of innovation in town centre regeneration
INCREASED innovation is required to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a conference in Perth has heard.
The...
Kier confirmed as preferred contractor for Citizens Theatre project
KIER Construction has been confirmed as the preferred contractor to deliver the first stage of the redevelopment of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow.
Work is...
Fife-based Donaldson Timber Engineering appoints new MD
JAMES Donaldson & Sons has appointed Luke Roberts as MD for Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE), succeeding Jonathan Fellingham who has held the role for the...
Construction begins on Scotland’s largest hotel
CONSTRUCTION of what will become Scotland's largest hotel is underway in Glasgow's Merchant City area.
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held at Candleriggs Square to...
Final Queensferry Crossing deck to be placed
The final section of deck on the Queensferry Crossing is to be lifted into place.
It is the last of the bridge’s 122 deck sections...
Policy changes bring new hope to green sector
By Gary Moug at Ecobuild 2014...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
New Passivhaus primary school set to open in Irvine
ROBERTSON Construction Central West has completed the new £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School in Irvine for North Ayrshire Council.
The facility - the first...
Plans launched for ‘focal point’ of £200m North Edinburgh regeneration project
PLANS have been submitted for a new multi-use community hub at MacMillan Square as part of the £200 million regeneration of North Edinburgh.
Designed by...
Bancon Construction secures Inverness Castle contract
BANCON Construction Ltd has secured the main construction contract on the £35 million refurbishment of Inverness Castle.
The Highland Council has visions of the attraction...
