BE-ST’s Douglas Morrison appointed to board of construction innovation business
DUMFRIES and Galloway-based VASO Global has appointed Douglas Morrison, deputy CEO of Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), to its board.
The company designs and...
Turner & Townsend reports record growth as UK revenue more than doubles
TURNER & Townsend has reported record growth across all core segments and key international markets in its annual review for 2025.
The firm said that...
Plans launched for build of major data centre in Fife
ILI Group has submitted an application for planning permission in principle for Cato, a proposed 600MW hyperscale data centre near Auchtertool in Fife.
The development...
New blueprint to be published for Scottish rural homes
A new blueprint will be published today setting out how rural homes in Scotland can be designed, built and retrofitted to support 'healthier, lower-carbon...
2026 RIAS Awards winners announced
A Paisley library, an outdoor swimming pool pavilion in Aberdeenshire, and a restored 15th century towerhouse in East Lothian are among the ten winners...
Contractors announced for first phase of Center Parcs’ £450m Scottish resort build
RJ McLeod has been appointed to carry out enabling works ahead of the £450 million build of Center Parcs' first Scottish resort in Hawick.
The...
CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Scotland’s construction leaders state key aims for incoming government
SKILLS, sustainability, and addressing the housing crisis should be among the top priorities for the incoming Scottish Government, construction sector leaders have told Project...
Vacant spaces tipped to make way for vibrant new homes
WEST of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) hopes its landmark project to transform Glasgow’s B-Listed Station House at St Enoch Square into homes for mid-market...
It’s time to challenge housing assumptions
Dr Anthony Greer, co-founder and director of corporate strategy at TALO, an offsite timber frame housing specialist, answers Project Scotland's questions about the firm’s...
Libby Heathcote elected as next RIAS president
LIBBY Heathcote, an associate director at Reiach and Hall Architects, has been elected as the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in...
Balmoral Comtec sold to Freudenberg Flow Technologies
BALMORAL Group has completed the sale of Aberdeen-based offshore energy giant Balmoral Comtec to Freudenberg Flow Technologies, an international manufacturer of industrial solutions for...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
£160m Glasgow Chinatown regeneration plans submitted for approval
KELTBRAY Chinatown Developments Ltd has submitted a planning application for a £160 million regeneration of Glasgow's historic Chinatown site.
The vision is to transform the...
Homes for Scotland 2026 award winners announced
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards programme.
The annual event, attended by around 900 senior representatives from across the...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
Scottish housing leaders to hear of urgent need for leadership and action
AROUND 900 Scottish housebuilding leaders and representatives will hear of the 'urgent need' for strong leadership and decisive action to tackle the nation's housing...
BE-ST delivers ten events over three days at Futurebuild 2026
BUILT Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has delivered a three-day programme of activities during Futurebuild and UK Construction Week 2026 in London.
Across the exhibition,...
Mental Health Awareness Week: going beyond the default
The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 free and confidential holistic emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland....
Construction sector urged to adopt ‘measured response’ to geopolitical uncertainty
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction clients, developers and project teams to prepare for renewed volatility and avoid making 'premature' decisions in response to...
