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Builders welcome affordable housing increase but sound warning over materials and costs

HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to delivering 10,000 extra affordable homes. However, the trade body warned of 'deliverability concerns' across...

CCG looks to set the standard on net zero homes

CCG has announced the launch of the CCG Net Zero Home, described as a new housebuilding standard in response to Scotland’s target of becoming...
The Lighthouse at the EICA

Flexible Ratho space meets growing trend for ‘lifestyle-led working’

ANDY Hadden, the founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surfing destination, has unveiled The Lighthouse at the EICA - a flexible...
Blairgowrie exterior

Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...

Topping out event marks milestone in Clyde Waterfront regeneration

THE regeneration of the Clyde Waterfront has taken a further step forward with the topping out ceremony for Dandara Living’s new Granary Quay development...

Plans unveiled for landmark luxury retirement development

SCOTLAND'S first dedicated luxury residential retirement development has moved a step closer to becoming reality after plans were unveiled for the £55 million project...

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...
International Access and Scaffolding Association group photo in Manchester

Launch of global scaffolding and access trade body marks ‘turning point’ for industry

THE launch of a new global scaffolding and access trade body has been hailed as 'one of the most significant international developments' in the...
Hydronics Unlocked will launch in Edinburgh with two courses in April

SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland

SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Owen Coyle and Michael Sweeney of Union Technical winning Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year at national awards

Union Technical founders earn top entrepreneurial accolade

THE founders of Glasgow-based energy services firm Union Technical have been named Scottish regional winners at this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year UK...
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217 jobs go as Stewart Milne Group enters administration

STEWART Milne Group has entered administration with over 200 employees being made redundant. Insolvency practitioners from Teneo Financial Advisory Limited have been appointed as joint...
Spencer Bridge operator looks at bridge from below

Spencer Bridge Engineering secures three major Scottish contracts

SPENCER Bridge Engineering, part of the Spencer Group, has secured three new projects on major bridges across Scotland. The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried...

Iconic Glasgow building set for new lease of life

PLANS have been revealed to restore the iconic David Stow building on the anniversary of the renowned educationalist's death. The building was once at the centre...

Aberdeen bypass opening delayed until autumn 2018

THE Scottish Government has announced a "very disappointing" delay to the opening of the new £745 million Aberdeen bypass. Economy Secretary Keith Brown has announced that...

Holyrood urged to adopt five-point plan to support construction industry

THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has developed a five-point plan to help construction contractors cope with the Covid-19 crisis. The organisation, which comprises 23...

Aberdeenshire firm honoured for derelict croft renovation work

ABERDEENSHIRE-based Coldwells Building Company is celebrating after winning a top prize at the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) National Master Builder Awards for its...
Linear Group CEO Stephen Holmes

Linear Group hails ‘strong’ forward order book for 2025

CONTRACTING and fit-out business Linear Group has announced a string of significant project wins and completions, with turnover tipped to surpass £75 million. The success...

Apprenticeship Week is “perfect platform” to highlight opportunities

SCOTTISH construction apprentice numbers are at a six-year high, according to new figures published ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. In 2016, CITB Scotland directly trained 1,925...

Images show progress of Mackintosh building dismantling works

THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has released photographs highlighting the progress being made to dismantle dangerous parts of the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building. Top sections to...

Milestone for new Gaelic primary school

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new Gaelic primary school in Portree. Pupils were joined on the site of the new Portree...