New project could speed up widespread use of digital tech for remote site inspections
A new project could help pave the way for the 'mainstream adoption' of using digital technologies to remotely inspect construction sites in Scotland.
Construction Scotland...
Festival of Architecture ‘report card’ hails event a huge success
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has published its final ‘report card’ from the Festival of Architecture 2016, which revealed the year-long event provided...
Prothero appointed new Galliford Try chief executive
GRAHAM Prothero has succeeded Peter Truscott as chief executive of Galliford Try with immediate effect.
Graham, who joined the business as group finance director in...
£10m distillery included in Pacific Quay planning application
DRUM Property Group has submitted a planning application for a £30 million mixed-use development at Glasgow's Pacific Quay.
The business is working with Scottish Enterprise...
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...
FMB marks National Stress Awareness Day by urging builders to prioritise mental health
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is marking National Stress Awareness Day by urging building companies across the UK to prioritise mental wellbeing.
With the...
‘Groundbreaking’ Passivhaus school project gathers pace
WORK is progressing on a new classroom block on the grounds of Sciennes Primary, which will see it become the first Passivhaus primary school...
‘First of its kind’ assessment sets out 30-year framework for Scotland’s infrastructure needs
SCOTLAND'S first infrastructure Needs Assessment has been published, setting out a 30-year framework designed to inform planning, investment and delivery.
Developed by Scottish Government’s infrastructure...
Report highlights success of hub programme across Scotland
THE success of Scotland’s hub Programme has been highlighted in a new report, which confirmed that since being established ten years ago, it has...
Civils contractors call for “urgent action” to arrest infrastructure slide in Scotland
"URGENT action" is required to halt a slide in Scottish infrastructure work, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).
Results from the organisation's quarterly...
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...
Kier announces £245 million loss
KIER has announced a loss of £245 million before tax for the year ending 30 June 2019, whilst also warning that Brexit could negatively...
FMB confirms new partnership to help consumers find quality local builders
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced a new partnership with the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) designed to connect the public with quality local...
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...
First ‘significant’ milestone reached on £29.5m Govan-Partick bridge build
PILING works on the south side of the £29.5 million Govan-Partick Bridge in Glasgow have now been completed.
In total, 95 piles have been used...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
Ground investigation work to inform next phase of A83 plans
SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a £1.6 million contract for A83 ground investigation work.
As the first phase of the medium-term works to improve the...
Builders welcome Help to Buy scheme extension in Scotland
HOMES For Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to extend funding of its Help to Buy scheme for two more years.
From April 2019,...
hub West Scotland announces new independent chair
THE board of hub West Scotland has announced the appointment of the company’s new independent chair.
Jo Armstrong will take up the position on August...
Final Queensferry Crossing deck to be placed
The final section of deck on the Queensferry Crossing is to be lifted into place.
It is the last of the bridge’s 122 deck sections...
