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...
Study shows Scotland leads the way on education and hospitality construction projects
THE March Super Sectors report from Barbour ABI has revealed the pipeline for Scotland’s education and hospitality construction sectors is the healthiest in 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...
‘Fabulous’ ScotPlant 2022 cements status as essential industry event
MASSIVE crowds enjoyed a glorious ScotPlant 2022 weekend as the exhibition cemented its status as the top event in the Scottish construction equipment industry...
Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One
SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...
Scotland bans combustible cladding on ‘high-risk’ buildings over 11 metres
DEVELOPERS are to be banned from using combustible cladding on 'high-risk' buildings over 11 metres in Scotland.
The move follows legislation to improve fire safety...
Stage is set for ScotPlant 2022
ALL eyes are on Scotland this week as the latest machines and innovations from many of the biggest names in the global construction equipment...
New study highlights safety benefits of panelised MMC for new homes
A new report has revealed how health and safety hazard exposure on construction sites could be reduced by 20% when using crane-erected panelised modern...
Housebuilder appoints new land and planning manager
MUIR Homes has announced the appointment of Nicola McCowan Hill as land and planning manager.
In her new role, she will be tasked with identifying,...
Supply and demand ‘disparity’ impacting Scottish housing market
NEW research has revealed that new buyer enquiries in Scotland’s housing market are not yet translating into increased sales activity due to the lack...
SFT to outline net zero infrastructure goals in business plan
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) is today (April 11) publishing its Business Plan for 2022/23, which the organisation revealed focuses on improving the economic,...
Paisley training centre plans designed to address construction skills shortages
JR Training Services has revealed plans to build a new training facility in Paisley to help tackle construction industry skills shortages.
Plans for the purpose-built...
Advance Construction Group unveils new division
THE Advance Construction Group has launched a new division called WRS Structures Ltd, which will deliver reinforced concrete frames and structured steel buildings, as...
RJ McLeod lands contract for new M9 junction
RJ McLeod has landed a major contract to create a new motorway junction that will open up direct access to the M9 for the...
Glasgow to build on success of Sighthill regeneration
THE leader of Glasgow City Council has told Project Scotland that the work seen in the Sighthill neighbourhood will be replicated across the city,...
Industry appetite increasing for use of conflict avoidance techniques
THE individuals behind a push to encourage more widespread use of conflict avoidance techniques within the Scottish construction industry have hailed the progress made...
Stantec acquires Barton Willmore
STANTEC has has acquired planning and design consultancy, Barton Willmore, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.
The international engineering, design and...
Senior lecturer rewarded for inspiring next generation of civil engineers in Scotland
DR Rebecca Wade has been crowned the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland’s STEM Ambassador of the Year.
The senior lecturer in environmental science at...
Scottish Property Awards winners announced
THE winners in the annual Scottish Property Awards were announced at a 'packed out' event in Glasgow last night.
The ceremony returned to being in-person...
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...
