New £5.5m bridge officially opened in Lochaber
THE new Invercoe Bridge in Lochaber has officially been opened after Story Contracting completed works on the £5.5 million build.
Councillor Bill Lobban, convener of...
Construction Leadership Forum announces new chair
RICHARD Lochhead, minister for small business, innovation, and trade, has been announced as the new chair of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) in Scotland.
The...
Clark Contracts MD and former Mactaggart and Mickel CEO launch new housebuilding operation
GORDON Cunningham, MD and majority shareholder of construction company Clark Contracts, has launched Nova Homes, a start-up private housebuilder.
He has been joined on the...
Developer submits revised plans for City Wharf development in Glasgow
DANDARA Living has submitted a revised planning application for its proposed City Wharf development at Anderston Quay in Glasgow.
Located on a derelict site overlooking...
Edinburgh construction business appoints first brand manager to help drive growth
EDINBURGH-based construction business Orocco has announced the appointment of Aaron Bolton as its first brand manager as the company targets growth in the next...
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,...
SFT business plan urges greater collaboration to achieve net zero built environment
THE Scottish Futures Trust’s newly launched business plan calls on public and private sector organisations across Scotland to focus on greater collaboration to help...
Solar batteries tipped to deliver carbon benefits in Airdrie
SOLAR batteries installed at a new affordable housing development in North Lanarkshire have been tipped to help tackle fuel poverty and climate change.
Arc-Tech (Scotland)...
Joined-up approach can help construction industry achieve green goals
A structural engineer and Passivhaus specialist has called for a ‘clear direction’ around the construction industry’s approach to sustainability.
Jamie Paterson, senior engineer at Will...
Stirling construction project trials ‘innovative’ pay model designed to end cash flow woes
A long-standing critic of construction industry payment practices is trialling a new methodology on a live project in Stirling which he claims could eradicate...
Glasgow construction firm begins process to recruit 55 craft trade apprentices
GLASGOW-based construction business City Building has opened applications for its 2023 apprentice intake - with 55 craft trade positions up for grabs.
The firm currently...
New CITB business plan aims to give employers greater say in solving skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has set out three core priorities in its newly published business plan.
Improving construction’s people pipeline, creating defined training...
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...
Milestone marked in construction of new Ayrshire Hospice
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction work at the £17 million Ayrshire Hospice redevelopment project.
McLaughlin & Harvey is the main contractor...
Transport Scotland to work with construction sector to make contracts more attractive
TRANSPORT Scotland is inviting potential bidders from across the construction sector to provide their views on potential changes it is considering making to its...
FMB confirms new partnership to help consumers find quality local builders
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has announced a new partnership with the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) designed to connect the public with quality local...
Milestone marked as net zero homes handed over in Airdrie
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has marked the completion of the local authority's first net zero homes.
The 11 properties, built by contractor CCG, are said to...
Robertson hails ‘strong’ results as pre-tax profit rises 21.3%
ROBERTSON Group has reported a £616 million revenue for year ending 30 June 2022 - up from £588 million in 2021.
Pre-tax profit for the...
Labour shortages and insolvencies must not undermine sector productivity progress
PROFESSIONAL services firm Turner & Townsend is urging 'immediate action' to tackle the construction capacity crunch as the sector faces rising interest rates and...
ICE Scotland says new first minister must address infrastructure ‘resiliency’
ICE Scotland director Ben Westland has urged new first minister Humza Yousaf to address the resiliency of the nation's infrastructure.
Mr Westland also stressed the...
