Lack of construction careers advice in Scotland ‘threatens housing targets’
THE lack of construction careers advice in Scotland is threatening the country's housing and net zero ambitions, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has...
Historic Scottish surveying practices join forces
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors and Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors have announced they have merged to create a practice 'unrivalled' in its delivery network of...
Avant Homes Scotland appoints new area director
STIRLING-based Avant Homes Scotland has appointed Iain Innes as area director.
He joins from housebuilder Dandara and has 40 years’ industry experience. In his new...
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...
New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes
A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...
Robertson to lead build of Scotland’s National Centre for Music
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has been appointed construction partner for the development of Scotland’s National Centre for Music in the former Royal High School...
CCG boost for veterans
CCG has announced the creation of 40 new jobs as the construction sector continues to show signs of recovery.
Appearances can be deceptive when it comes to older buildings
‘DON’T judge a book by its cover’ might be a well-worn cliché but, when it comes to determining the fate of old or historical...
Construction Leadership Forum announces new chair
RICHARD Lochhead, minister for small business, innovation, and trade, has been announced as the new chair of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) in Scotland.
The...
CITB launches its Strategic Plan for 2025-29
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025-29 as it outlines its approach to supporting the sector's skills and...
Mackintosh restoration in tatters after second devastating blaze
A second devastating fire in four years has ravaged the iconic Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art.
Kier Construction won the £25 million...
Inverness on the right road
PLANS for the future development of areas of Inverness together with the timetable for a £27m road have been unveiled.
The strategy is said to...
Plans submitted for new Riccarton community
A planning application has been lodged for a new community at Riccarton, adjacent to Heriot-Watt University.
The proposals for Riccarton Mains Village, lodged by livestock auctioneering...
Work to begin on next phase of £50m Aberdeen waterfront project
ROBERTSON Construction is to begin work on the creation of a new beach park and events field as part of Aberdeen City Council's beach...
American firm set to acquire Wood Group’s nuclear sector
Dallas-based engineering firm Jacobs is set to acquire Aberdeen headquartered John Wood Group’s nuclear business in a £250 million deal.
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...
Winners revealed at NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2024
THE winners of the Scottish Roofing Awards 2024 have been announced at an event in Glasgow.
The awards celebrate the work of NFRC members across...
Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing
THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable...
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...
Parkhead health hub named UK’s best public sector project at RICS Awards
GLASGOW'S Parkhead Health and Social Care and Community Hub has won the Public Sector Project of the Year accolade at the RICS Awards in...
