Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
‘Revised’ Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward later this year
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a 'revised' Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
Acting minister...
Construction industry remains ‘buoyant’ despite dip in output
NEW statistics show that output in the construction industry dipped slightly in February - but industry experts remain optimistic the sector is on the right...
Peel Ports Group invites bids for £750 million construction frameworks
PEEL Ports Group is seeking contractors to submit bids for two new frameworks covering a long-term programme of construction works across its UK and...
Statom Group North secures groundworks and RC structures package at HMP Glasgow
STATOM Group North has been appointed by Kier to deliver a groundworks and RC structures package for the central facilities building, the front of...
Key Scottish construction stakeholders explore solutions to apprentice dropout rates
THE high dropout rate of apprenticeships in the built environment was explored at a recent Edinburgh roundtable event featuring key industry figures.
Held at the...
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...
Scottish Property Awards winners revealed
THE winners of the Scottish Property Awards 2024 have been announced at a ceremony in Glasgow.
600 guests attended the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel for...
hub West Scotland announces new independent chair
THE board of hub West Scotland has announced the appointment of the company’s new independent chair.
Jo Armstrong will take up the position on August...
Brian Craig named chief executive of hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Brian Craig as the organisation's new chief executive.
Brian has almost 30 years' experience in commercial management, quantity surveying,...
RICS calls for clarity over restarting the Scottish house buying process
RICS has urged the Scottish Government to provide clarity over the restarting of the house buying and selling process.
The organisation said a survey of...
Work begins on build of £66.5m Monifieth Learning Campus
ROBERTSON Construction has commenced works on the build of the new £66.5 million Monifieth Learning Campus in Angus.
The occasion was marked with the preparation...
Breedon gets green light to complete Hope acquisition
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Breedon Aggregates' £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.
The takeover had been delayed after the CMA...
William McIlvanney Campus work to commence
Work is set to begin at the new £45m William McIlvanney Campus at Sutherland Drive, Kilmarnock.
Named in honour of the prolific author who was...
Stirling’s Engine Shed to host course on conserving Scotland’s traditional buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s building conservation centre, has announced plans to host a week-long introductory course exploring the materials...
£100m emergency loan fund launched for SME housebuilders in Scotland
THE Scottish Government has opened a £100 million emergency loan fund to support housebuilders through the Covid-19 outbreak.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with liquidity...
Repair and maintenance work ‘propping up’ UK construction industry
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has claimed a 2.2% rise in UK repair and maintenance building work in the three months to October...
Preferred bidder named for children’s hospital
Integrated Health Solutions Lothian chosen as preferred bidder to design and build new hospital.
Scottish Government following ‘professional advice’ on RAAC issues
SCOTTISH ministers have been reassured that the current guidance of the Institution of Structural Engineers and risk-based approach around Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)...
‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards
AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...
