Value of construction industry rises by 67%
THE value of construction projects in the UK has rocketed by 67.1 per cent in the last year, according to a new report.
New...
Green light for new national leisure destination on the Pentland Hills
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has announced that its plans for Destination Hillend, a new multi-activity national leisure destination on the Pentland Hills has been...
Chancellor’s Stamp Duty move emphasises need for intermediate band in new Scottish system
SCOTLAND'S home builders have re-emphasised their call for the introduction of an intermediate band in the new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) which is...
No end in sight for civils downturn, warns CECA Scotland
NEW figures from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland have warned there is "no light at the end of the tunnel" for the...
‘Folk literally won’t sleep at night if the Building Safety Bill doesn’t go further’
By Lesley McLeod, chief executive, The Association for Project Safety
YOU'D think building safety would be a no-brainer. You design things carefully. Use quality materials....
Balfour Beatty to build landmark Edinburgh city centre concert hall
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £162 million contract to deliver Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall in over a century.
The contract, awarded by IMPACT Scotland,...
Engineering experts to assess feasibility of fixed link between Scotland and Northern Ireland
TWO engineering experts have been appointed on behalf of the UK Government to lead a study into the feasibility of a fixed link between...
Milestone progress at Leith Walk student accommodation site
FIRETHORN Trust, a commercial real estate investor, developer and asset manager, has celebrated a milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Leith...
SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
Bell Group appointed to multi-million pound investment programme in Scotland
SOCIAL enterprise Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes...
UK sees ‘record’ construction monthly output volume growth but caution remains over future outlook
CONSTRUCTION output in the UK increased by 1.7% in March 2022, according to the latest ONS figures.
This is the fifth consecutive monthly growth and...
HSE inspectors to make unannounced site visits
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will carry out unannounced building site visits during a month-long initiative to tackle poor standards and unsafe work.
'Health as...
New PMI figures reveal extent of construction challenges
NEW research has revealed that activity in the UK construction sector in September declined at its second-sharpest pace since April 2009.
The headline seasonally adjusted...
New prototype housing from Taylor Wimpey unveiled
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has launched a new pilot scheme aimed at addressing the needs of future generations.
Two prototype homes were recently revealed at the...
Finalists named for Scottish Property Awards
THE finalists have been announced for the 3rd annual Scottish Property Awards.
A 19-strong judging panel has reviewed 40 new developments which are currently undergoing...
Finalists announced for UK Roofing Awards 2025
THE finalists for the 2025 UK Roofing Awards have been announced, following a 'record' number of entries.
Winners of all 16 categories will be announced...
Phil Ford takes the helm at CITB Scotland
CITB has named Phil Ford as its new Strategic Partnerships Director for Scotland.
Mr Ford takes on his new role after six-and-a-half years with CITB...
New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan.
Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...
Housebuilding to “pick up the baton” for Scottish construction growth
HOUSEBUILDING will be at the forefront of growth in Scotland's construction sector over the next five years, according to new research which predicts overall growth in...
