New study highlights ‘vast contribution’ of quarried construction materials in Scotland
THE 'vast' contribution of quarried construction materials to the Scottish economy has been highlighted in a new study.
Described as the first report of its...
Programme for Government ‘doesn’t go far enough’ to address housing emergency
THE Scottish Government has vowed to remove barriers on stalled housing sites to deliver up to 20,000 new homes - but housing bodies have...
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...
New Dunfermline museum welcomes first visitors
THE first public visitors to the BAM Construction-built Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries (DCL&G) have witnessed what has been tipped to become a major cultural asset for...
Glasgow firm scoops top energy award
SPV Energy has been named Solar PV Installer of the Year at the Scottish Regional Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Awards.
Commercial director Jim O’Brien, a former...
Civils firm eases road pain
THE contractor appointed to a controversial road project on the banks of Loch Lomond has come up with a proposal to slash the planned...
New Countesswells school delivered early and ‘defect-free’
THE new £17 million Countesswells Primary School has been completed almost a month ahead of schedule. The project was delivered by Hub North Scotland...
Stirling construction project trials ‘innovative’ pay model designed to end cash flow woes
A long-standing critic of construction industry payment practices is trialling a new methodology on a live project in Stirling which he claims could eradicate...
Scottish construction activity outlook ‘positive’ but shortages and costs challenges remain
NEW research has highlighted the impact of skills shortages and material costs on Scottish construction activity despite rising workloads.
The Q1 2022 RICS UK Construction...
V&A Dundee poised for September opening
AN opening date of September 15, 2018 has been announced for the landmark V&A Dundee.
Scotland’s first design museum - and the only V&A museum...
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...
Scottish RICS Awards 2024 winners announced
A community library, a tower house transformation, and the refurbishment of the Scottish Galleries at the National are among the winners of the RICS...
CALA reveal plans for Waterfront Plaza
CALA Homes has revealed conceptual plans for its proposed ‘Waterfront Plaza’ development on disused land around Ocean Terminal in Leith.
The plans are for between...
Balfour Beatty appointed to £500m Scottish civil engineering framework
BALFOUR Beatty has been appointed to a four-year £500 million civil engineering framework for Scotland.
Scape Group, the public sector procurement specialist, said the framework will provide...
Trade body backs consultation findings on cash retentions
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group Scotland has welcomed the results of the Scottish Government's consultation on cash retentions.
The trade body said analysis of...
Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced
SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...
Work begins on 54-bed care home in Broughty Ferry
A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the start of work on a new £14 million care home in Broughty Ferry, Dundee.
The 54-bed care home is...
New report highlights benefits of Scottish Water investment
SCOTTISH Water creates £4.5 billion in value to Scotland’s economy and supports more than 21,000 jobs annually, a new report has revealed.
4-consulting, a multi-disciplinary...
Work begins to transform iconic Jenners building in Edinburgh
GRAHAM has started construction work on the historic Jenners building on Edinburgh's Princes Street, to transform the location into a mixed-use space.
The development encompasses...
RIAS elects youngest ever president
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has elected its youngest ever candidate as president.
Christina Gaiger (33) FRIAS will take over from Robin...
