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...
Scotland’s construction industry to enter phase 2 of restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry is to move onto the next step of its restart plan, in a move that has...
Trade body calls for lowering of Project Bank Account threshold
SELECT has called for a lower threshold on Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) to offer more payment protection for SMEs in the wake of the...
Stewart Milne Group predicts improved profits following ‘transitional’ financial year
STEWART Milne Group has revealed its 'strongest ever' level of forward sales and predicted 'greatly improved' trading and profits for the year ahead.
The housebuilder...
Demolition work starts ahead of £250m Charing Cross development in Glasgow
DEMOLITION and site clearance works are underway ahead of the first phase of a major £250 million development in the Charing Cross area of...
Construction confidence soars as industry anticipates new regulations
CONFIDENCE within the Scottish construction industry has reached a record high of PLUS 29, up three points on the rating recorded at the end of...
Restoration plans approved for historic Fife mansion
PLANS have been approved to transform the ruins of a former Fife 'palace' back to their former glory.
Leslie House, located in woodland east of...
RTPI Scotland urges ’empowering’ of communities to help shape neighbourhoods
RTPI Scotland is urging the Scottish Government to help communities shape their neighbourhoods in the post-Covid world.
Publishing its manifesto ahead of the Scottish elections in...
Repair experts to counteract skills exodus?
REPAIR specialists could help counteract a skills gap in the UK construction industry following an exodus of EU workers.
That’s the view of Gary Danson,...
Work to start on £25m low carbon innovation centre
WORK is set to begin on a new £25 million low carbon innovation centre in Midlothian, which has been tipped to significantly improve the...
Scottish projects boost Kier’s financial performance
KIER Group plc has announced a "good" set of financial results for the six months to December 31 2015. Revenue is up 32% to £2.1 billion...
Research highlights extent of migrant worker exodus from UK construction industry
A new CITB report has revealed the number of migrant workers in the UK construction industry fell by 8.3% in 2020.
The Migration in UK Construction...
Stage is set for ScotPlant 2022
ALL eyes are on Scotland this week as the latest machines and innovations from many of the biggest names in the global construction equipment...
Scottish budget: builders react to ‘shocking’ cuts to housing and planning
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has described the level of cuts seen across the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and the planning system as 'quite...
Kier Construction Scotland bags £34.5m hospital project
KIER Construction Scotland will deliver a £34.5 million hospital project in Clydebank. The firm has been appointed principal supply chain partner to develop a new elective...
‘Landmark’ Sustainable Growth Agreement launched at Shawfair
THE developers behind the new town of Shawfair have committed to a 'first of its kind' Sustainable Growth Agreement (SGA) which they say will...
Giraffe sticks its neck out
Leading restaurant and café chain Giraffe has been confirmed as the first occupier for 1 West Regent Street.
Roof tile manufacturer officially opens £2 million upgraded plant
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) has officially unveiled its new £2 million upgraded utility plant at its site at Lochmaben.
The project...
FMB Scotland calls for builders to have access to Strategic Framework Business Fund
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework Business Fund to be made available to building and construction firms...
Jedburgh Campus project rolls on after achieving financial close
THE new Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus project continues to gather pace, having recently achieved financial close.
All project and financial agreements have now been signed...
