Morris & Spottiswood gets Islay distillery project back on track following ISG collapse
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced an expansion of its presence in the Scottish drinks sector, as work recommences on a new-build distillery project on...
Scottish bodies reject CITB levy proposals
MEMBERS of two major Scottish construction bodies have chosen to reject the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) new levy proposals.
More than two thirds of Scottish...
New research highlights ‘alarming’ drop in Scottish SME housebuilding sector
NEW research has revealed an 'alarming' reduction in Scotland's SME housebuilding sector.
A report by Homes for Scotland (HFS) shows that the proportion of new...
Passivhaus Trust sets out key recommendations for Scottish equivalent standard
THE Passivhaus Trust has set out its key recommendations for how a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard could be delivered.
The Scottish Government's proposal...
Training specialist calls for construction to be taught in schools
A construction training manager has called for an optional construction class to be added to the school curriculum to help promote careers in the...
Bancon Group ‘paves way’ for growth with four new director appointments
BANCON Group has announced the appointment of four new directors.
Senga Buntrock has joined from the energy sector, while Derek Wann, Ray Turner and Peter...
Public to have a say in Craigforth Campus transformation plans
PLANS have been revealed for a major investment programme to redevelop Craigforth Campus in Stirling.
Ambassador Group has announced details of two online public consultation...
Mitchell Library ready for new chapter
GLASGOW’S famous Mitchell Library is set for a new chapter with a £3.4 million refurbishment now underway.
The iconic 102-year-old building – one of the...
Full-scale log house set to be built with 100-year-old Douglas Fir logs
LOGS the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) and supplied to a specialist log cabin builder, are being...
Planning bill ‘falls short’ despite late amendments
SCOTLAND’S new planning bill offers some positives, but ultimately falls short, and fails to bring about the ‘game-changing’ improvements that key stakeholders were looking...
World’s largest equine sculptures tower over Forth and Clyde Canal
WORK on Scotland’s major new cultural landmark - the world’s largest pair of equine sculptures - has been completed.
The £5 million The Kelpies structures...
Trams to Newhaven passenger services launch date announced
PASSENGER services on the new tram route to Newhaven are scheduled to start on June 7, the City of Edinburgh Council has announced.
The route,...
Group will hold political parties to account on payment commitments
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has announced that it will be writing to all political parties on 13 December - the day after the...
Lend Lease boss is set to retire
LEND LEASE is to restructure its Scottish business when executive general manager Gordon Anderson retires after 40 years with the business.
Anderson, who heads operations...
Milestone for Pollokshaws regeneration plans
A planning application has been submitted for the next stage in the regeneration of Glasgow’s Pollokshaws area, which is expected to bring a jobs...
Scottish Water launches largest ever apprenticeships drive
SCOTTISH Water has announced plans to recruit 60 apprentices from across the country.
The utility company is launching its biggest ever drive for modern, technical...
Record profit for Robertson Group
ROBERTSON Group has reported record pre-tax profits of £34.6 million, with group turnover up by 13% and construction sales up 21%.
Turnover rose to £261.3...
Construction of new £300m University of Glasgow building to begin
MULTIPLEX is set to begin work on the build of the University of Glasgow's new £300 million learning, teaching, and research building at its Gilmore...
Scottish budget reaction: lack of focus on built environment ‘disappointing’
THE lack of focus on the built environment in the Scottish budget 2026-27 has been described as 'disappointing' by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...
Civils work due for completion at Grangemouth Energy from Waste facility
ELYSIUM Construction is set to complete civil engineering works for Earls Gate Energy Centre (EGEC), a new Energy from Waste facility in Grangemouth designed...
