Entries sought for NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
ENTRIES have opened for the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Scottish Roofing Awards 2025.
Organisers are seeking nominations for projects completed between 1 August...
Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Robertson Group poised to deliver record results
ROBERTSON Group says it will report a record year of turnover and its strongest ever forward order book in its soon to be published...
BAM creates new Scottish hub with opening of Kilsyth office
CONSTRUCTION giant BAM has created a new hub in Scotland with the opening of an office in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire.
The move is designed to...
Football legend tackles mental health issues in construction
RANGERS and England football legend Trevor Steven is urging Scottish construction businesses to register their interest in a new mental health programme he is...
Unite craft workers accept improved COSLA pay offer
UNITE the union has confirmed that its local government craft membership have voted to accept an improved pay offer from COSLA (Convention of Scottish...
Napier to remove cladding from halls of residence
EDINBURGH Napier University has confirmed it has started to remove cladding as a "precautionary measure" at a halls of residence building after it was...
New project into peatland construction methods could ‘transform’ approach to rural housing
MORE environmentally friendly peatland construction methods have been tipped to pave the way for future housing developments in parts of Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
A...
‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils
THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...
Cruden Group shows sustainable credentials with new green energy deal
THE Cruden Group has agreed a three-year enhanced green energy supply contract with ScottishPower, which means the firm will buy electricity that comes from...
Proposed Buchanan Galleries transformation would create 410 construction jobs a year
NEW images have been released showing how the site of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries could look if proposals to redevelop it go ahead.
Owners of Buchanan...
Scottish Property Awards winners announced
THE winners in the annual Scottish Property Awards were announced at a 'packed out' event in Glasgow last night.
The ceremony returned to being in-person...
Scots are left at the starting gate
Industry will continue to struggle as England picks up the pace
THE construction industry in Scotland will be left behind this year as the rest...
Springfield signs £64.2m land sale agreement with Barratt
SPRINGFIELD Properties has signed an agreement with BDW Trading Limited, the principal operating subsidiary of Barratt Redrow plc, for the profitable sale of 2,480...
Innovation centre sets out new direction to progress built environment transformation
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation, formerly Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, has announced a new focus prioritising the sector's transition to zero carbon and improving...
Turner & Townsend appointed to help drive capital’s decarbonisation plans
TURNER & Townsend has been appointed by the City of Edinburgh Council to develop its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).
The move is...
A model project: developer unveils latest Glasgow waterfront plans
THE developer behind a new mixed-use waterfront project in Glasgow has unveiled the latest designs and a 3D model of the scheme.
Peel Lifestyle Outlets...
Balfour Beatty powers into 2021 with ‘strong’ order book and ‘robust’ balance sheet
BALFOUR Beatty has revealed the business expects to deliver financial results in line with expectations for the full year, despite the challenges brought about...
CITB and SDS partnership tipped to deliver benefits for both apprentices and employers
THE CITB and Skills Development Scotland have teamed up to enhance partnership working on key areas of the provision of construction skills.
The move has...
Second round of consultations to start on £40m Lomond Banks plans
A second round of consultations around the £40 million Lomond Banks tourist development plans has been scheduled.
The local community will now have the chance...
