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CQIC initiative tipped to help transform Scotland’s construction industry

THE transformation of Scotland's construction industry has been ramped up with the formation of the new Construction Quality Improvement Collaborative (CQIC). Launched under the remit...

Work begins to rejuvenate former Edinburgh hospital site into new homes

A developer has unveiled plans to rejuvenate Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, by restoring it into a range of homes. Square & Crescent...

Historic construction firm confirms board reshuffle following retirements

VEITCHI Group has announced changes to its corporate board structure following a double retirement. The Cambuslang-based business revealed it is also planning a drive for...

Labour market pressures set to continue in Scotland’s construction industry

LABOUR market pressure in the Scottish construction industry looks set to continue, according to new research. The latest Local Skills Scotland report by the Construction...

Site accommodation specialist invests heavily in Scottish operations

SITE accommodation specialist Portakabin has opened the doors to its expanded Cambuslang base following a £1.75 million investment to create a purpose-built refurbishment and...

Livingston event to provide details of new £20m public sector framework in Scotland

PUBLIC sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to an event that will share information on a recently launched framework designed to improve the...

Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects

ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced. Mairi McAllan...

Muir Homes commits to building more bungalows amid changing demographics

SCOTTISH housebuilder Muir Homes has announced it is 'pivoting' new developments towards providing more bungalows, in the face of changing demographics. In recent times, the...

Green light for Edinburgh’s marina plans

EDINBURGH could be set for a half-billion pound boost after consent was granted for a a new marina masterplan. Detailed planning applications for some of...

Balfour Beatty’s Scottish MD joins Construction Scotland’s leadership group

Balfour Beatty Scotland and Ireland MD Hector MacAulay has become the latest appointee to Construction Scotland's Industry Leadership Group (ILG).

Core milestone reached on landmark Glasgow office building

177 Bothwell Street development, which will be Glasgow’s largest single office building, has achieved its first construction milestone as the project begins to rise...

£37m Stirling Health & Care Village opens its doors

THE Robertson-built £37m Stirling Health and Care Village has been officially opened. Scottish Government health secretary Jeane Freeman did the honours at the development, which has been...

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...

New construction director for Cruden Building

CRUDEN Building has appointed Colin Kennedy as the firm's new construction director, succeeding David McEvoy who is retiring at the end of July. Colin's previous...

Scotland’s construction industry unveils Covid-19 recovery plan

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The plan looks to work towards...

UK Government business secretary: ‘vital’ that construction remains open

THE UK Government's business secretary has said that it is 'vital' that construction work continues amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The statement came in a letter addressed...

CITB in construction colleges U-turn

CITB has announced it is no longer planning to sell its construction colleges at Bircham Newton in Norfolk and Inchinnan in Renfrewshire. The decision comes after...

City Building starts construction of new Glasgow training college

CITY Building has started construction of its new training college, which is set for completion next year. The Glasgow-based firm recently welcomed a group of...

£4.5m project tipped to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a £4.5 million project to help attract high-profile businesses to Ravenscraig. The investment will prepare a new development for employers,...

Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit

THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events. The Wood for...