Work to finally start on 980-home South Queensferry site
CONSTRUCTION is set to get underway at a new 980-home development in South Queensferry that has been ten years in the planning.
Cala announced the...
Work complete on Scotland’s first Passivhaus social housing development
CRUDEN Building Scotland has completed a Passivhaus development in the village of Drymen in Stirlingshire.
It is the first social housing development in Scotland to...
Trade body strengthens senior team following recruitment drive
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced it has strengthened its executive team with a raft of new appointments.
The trade body has welcomed five new...
Skills crisis causing ‘widespread disruption’ to UK building projects
HOMEOWNERS planning renovations, extensions or repairs should brace for delays and increased costs, according to new data from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...
‘Transformative’ Glasgow City Deal programme gathers pace
THE Glasgow City Region Deal has resulted in more than £405 million being spent to date on infrastructure improvements, and business and employment programmes.
The...
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...
Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events
THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened.
Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...
Pat Munro launches new division after snapping up senior management team
PAT Munro (Alness) has launched a new major projects department after acquiring the majority of the management team from Morrison Infrastructure in Inverness.
The recruitment...
Plan unveiled for low carbon development in Dunbar
PLANS have been unveiled for a low carbon community at Hallhill, Dunbar.
Designed around The DunBear sculpture, the site is part of the Hallhill development...
Quality over quantity: 90 years of success for Mactaggart & Mickel Group
Mactaggart & Mickel Group are celebrating their 90th anniversary this year with a series of events including a revamped website, art school scholarship, charity...
Crane infrastructure upgrade project complete at Greenock Ocean Terminal
QUAYSIDE crane rails have been removed and replaced at the Greenock Ocean Terminal as part of a new infrastructure and modernisation project that will...
Renovation work to start on historic Bangour Village buildings
SPECIALISED renovation work on three historic buildings at the redevelopment of Bangour Village in West Lothian is set to begin after the council granted...
BAM announces acceleration of ambitious carbon targets
BAM has announced that its UK and Ireland businesses have set a carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026.
The...
Trade body calls for ‘budget for builders’ to boost workloads
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for a 'budget for Britain’s builders' to boost workloads and improve employment prospects.
Data from the organisation's...
Scottish projects contribute to ‘strong’ Morgan Sindall profit growth
Morgan Sindall has reported ‘strong' profit growth in the first half of 2019 in its half-year financial results.
Milestone marked in construction of new Ayrshire Hospice
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction work at the £17 million Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment project.
McLaughlin & Harvey is the main contractor...
Stirling’s Engine Shed to host course on conserving Scotland’s traditional buildings
THE Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s building conservation centre, has announced plans to host a week-long introductory course exploring the materials...
New report urges employers and education providers to join forces to attract a more...
A new Scottish Government report has called on employers and education providers to work together to highlight the opportunities available in construction and help...
Campion reports ‘strong’ results despite sector-wide challenges
CAMPION Homes has announced a 'strong' set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, with a 16% rise in turnover to...
Post-Brexit availability of talent is key industry election hope
THE impending General Election has been described as the most important in a generation, with a number of crucial issues currently hanging in the...
