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Scottish civils sector records rise in workloads

NEW figures released by CECA Scotland have revealed that civils workloads are 'finally' on the rise north of the border. CECA’s latest Workload Trends Survey...

Sustainability: the time for talking is over

SCOTTISH construction businesses are being advised that the time for talking about sustainability ‘is over’ and action is required now to embrace circular economy...

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...

New construction director for Hart Builders

CRAIG Giblett has been appointed construction director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group. His previous roles include contracts director for Graham Construction and operations manager for...

£81.5m deal agreed for 346-apartment BTR scheme in Glasgow

CANDLERIGGS Development 2 Limited, a joint venture between Drum Property Group and Stamford Property Investments, has agreed an £81.5 million deal with Legal &...

Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced

SCOTLAND'S construction sector can remain open - but the situation will remain under review - following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...

Report highlights success of hub programme across Scotland

THE success of Scotland’s hub Programme has been highlighted in a new report, which confirmed that since being established ten years ago, it has...

Major milestone for campaign to avoid conflicts in construction projects

THE chair of the Scottish Conflict Avoidance Process Working Group has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government Construction Policy Note CPN 2/2021, which...

Troon sawmill in recruitment drive after landing new forestry contract

A Troon-based timber processor is set to create 25 new jobs after securing a contract from Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). The move supports the...

New chair appointed at Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group

RON Fraser has been appointed as the new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group (CSILG). He will succeed Ken Gillespie from November 1. He...

Scottish Construction Leadership Forum outlines ‘steady progress’ on Recovery Plan

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has revealed it has made 'steady progress' on its Recovery Plan. Looking back over 2021, the organisation believes there...

‘There has never been a more crucial time for utilising timber in construction’

The Donaldson Group announced at the end of 2021 it had entered the timber frame market with the acquisition of Stewart Milne Timber Systems....

Morrison Construction appoints new MD for Building Central business

MORRISON Construction has announced that David Ewing has been appointed as the new MD of its Building Central business from April 1. He will succeed...

‘Rejuvenated’ Glasgow building lands top refurbished workplace accolade

ONYX in Glasgow city centre has won the British Council of Offices (BCO) Award for Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace in Scotland. CEG managed a £5 million...

Scottish construction activity continues to grow despite challenges

WORKLOADS in the Scottish construction continued to grow 'solidly' in Q2 2022 but expectations for the year ahead moderated as issues with skills, costs and...

CITB funding set to help rural Scottish communities reduce construction skills gap

CITB has announced that its Scottish Academy for Construction Opportunities (SACO) commission has progressed with two successful bids, awarding a total of £1.3 million...

Housebuilder moves into new Glasgow city centre HQ

CALA Homes (West) has relocated its Falkirk headquarters to Glasgow in what the firm described as a 'landmark' move. The business has taken up residence...

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s £4.75m hub topped out

THE topping out of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc's (MSIP) 'flagship' Innovation Hub has taken place in Dundee. Built by Robertson Construction Tayside, the £4.75 million...

Detailed plans submitted for £60m Newcraighall East development

AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross Ltd has submitted detailed planning for its £60 million Newcraighall East development. The site is located east of Glennie Road, Newcraighall,...

Historic Edinburgh business acquired by A. Lamb Associates

CUMBRIA-headquartered A. Lamb Associates (ALA), a quantity surveying and commercial consultancy, has completed the acquisition of Morham + Brotchie Ltd (M+B), a quantity surveying...