Scottish Water outlines 25-year strategy to address water industry challenges
SCOTTISH Water has published a new strategic plan designed to address the challenges the nation's water sector faces over the next 25 years.
Following the...
£500m Clyde Gateway Innovation masterplan unveiled
A new £500 million masterplan covering over 100 hectares of development land in Glasgow’s east end and South Lanarkshire is set to be unveiled,...
Clark hails record start to 2025 with £75m of new business secured
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has hailed a record start to 2025, with £75 million of new orders secured so far.
The largest of these is a...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
White paper highlights need to address ‘hidden costs’ of embodied carbon in new buildings
NEW research published by Anderson Bell Christie (ABC), funded by Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK, has revealed that the 'hidden costs' of embodied carbon...
67% of SBF levy-paying members vote to endorse CITB proposals
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has revealed its members have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) levy proposals for 2026-29,...
Plans for regeneration of Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery recommended for approval
PLANNING officers have recommended for approval plans for the homes-led transformation of the former Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, in advance of a meeting of...
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...
Scotland ‘still nowhere near’ addressing the scale of housing challenge
ONE year on from Scotland declaring a housing emergency, trade body Homes for Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to implement the 'radical...
‘Urgent’ action required to address funding challenges around hiring apprentices
AS the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition (SPAY) prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next month at South Lanarkshire College, the Plumbing...
SFT Corporate Plan sets out key infrastructure priorities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published its 2025-30 Corporate Plan, which outlines the infrastructure body's key priorities for the next five years.
SFT revealed...
Regeneration game gives Ravenscraig a new lease of life
ONE of the largest regeneration projects anywhere in Europe is starting to take shape in Ravenscraig, North Lanarkshire.
More than 30 years after the devastating...
Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity
LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
Programme for Government ‘doesn’t go far enough’ to address housing emergency
THE Scottish Government has vowed to remove barriers on stalled housing sites to deliver up to 20,000 new homes - but housing bodies have...
Spencer Bridge Engineering secures three major Scottish contracts
SPENCER Bridge Engineering, part of the Spencer Group, has secured three new projects on major bridges across Scotland.
The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried...
Tilbury Douglas secures five-year framework for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
TILBURY Douglas has secured a new five-year framework with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to continue delivering the stadium for the internationally acclaimed event.
The...
Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025.
The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
Retailer eyes more Scottish sites as part of UK-wide expansion plans
LIDL GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across...
