District 10 cleans up at Dundee Institute of Architects Awards

DISTRICT 10 at Seabreas, Dundee, the first commercial building constructed from shipping containers in Scotland, achieved a clean sweep of the Dundee Institute of Architects...
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Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland

SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government. This was one of...
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CMA launches probe into housebuilders over ‘suspected sharing of commercially sensitive information’

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found 'fundamental concerns' in the British housebuilding market and launched an investigation into eight housebuilders 'following evidence...

Build of new station underway on £116m Levenmouth line

WORK has commenced on the build of the new Leven Train Station as part of the £116 million Levenmouth rail link project. It is one...

Dozens of businesses back CALA’s Leith proposals

DOZENS of business have added their support to plans for a potential new development in Leith, which is set to learn its fate on...

Donaldson Group enters timber frame market with acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems

THE Donaldson Group has completed the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS). The move represents the Fife-headquartered company's entry into the timber frame market...

Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024

THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry. Huge crowds gathered at...

Pitch perfect: Trinity pupils welcome new sports centre

PUPILS and staff at Trinity Academy have celebrated the opening of its new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm, Edinburgh. An annual open day provided...

New senior team installed at Fife timber specialist

FIFE-based timber specialist James Donaldson & Sons has announced its new senior team, as Andrew and Michael Donaldson take over as CEO and chairman,...

‘Once in a lifetime’ regeneration of Glasgow’s Charing Cross proposed

PLANS for a 'once in a lifetime' regeneration of Glasgow's Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission of a new planning...

Scaffolding training facility opens in Aberdeen

A new "top quality" scaffolding training centre has officially opened in Aberdeen to benefit future scaffolders in the north of the country. The facility, which has received...

Industry bodies call for gradual lifting of lockdown on building sites

A number of leading industry bodies have urged the Scottish Government to implement a gradual re-opening of non-essential construction sites, within the parameters of...
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Exemplary learning hub offers inspirational environment for Dunfermline pupils

THE architects behind Scotland’s largest Passivhaus building have been hugely encouraged by the early performance of the facility. The new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC...

Scotland’s construction industry enters 2022 with renewed optimism

2021 was one of the most challenging years on record for the Scottish construction industry. Material shortages, soaring price rises, the skills gap, and...

Political support grows for campaign to regulate electrical industry

Support is growing for SELECT'S campaign for recognition of electricians as a profession after four more politicians backed the plans. 

Whisky asset management business raises a glass to new Glenrothes facility

SCOTCH Whisky Investments (SWI) has celebrated the opening of its new whisky storage and warehousing facility in Glenrothes. Comprising four whisky storage warehouses, maintenance and...
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Grenfell: Scottish Government to ‘carefully consider’ inquiry recommendations

SCOTLAND'S housing minister Paul McLennan has revealed he has met with UK Government ministers to discuss how they can work collaboratively to take the...

HFS expresses ‘grave concern’ over dismissal of planning appeals

HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has expressed 'grave concern' following the dismissal of 16 out of 18 planning appeals that would have provided 3,500 homes...

RAAC to ruin: sector must learn lesson that cheap material comes at a cost

Following the news that hundreds of residents in Aberdeen’s Balnagask area are to be relocated after RAAC panels were found in around 500 homes,...
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Trio of Scottish projects in contention for top sustainability awards

THREE Scottish projects are in contention for major accolades at the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards 2025. The awards highlight how the construction industry is innovating...