‘Significant step forward’ in plans to bring much-loved Fife landmark back to life
WORK is set to begin on the first phase of renovation works at Craigtoun Country Park's Dutch Village near St Andrews.
The Dutch Village, situated...
Glasgow Airport’s main terminal to undergo ‘comprehensive’ transformation
AVIALLIANCE has unveiled plans for a 'comprehensive' transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building to deliver 'best in class' operational and retail facilities.
The German-headquartered...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new technical and commercial manager
ROSS Mathie has been appointed technical and commercial manager at the Scottish Building Federation, succeeding Ian Honeyman who will shortly retire.
He joins from St...
Crieff Hydro unveils £5m interiors revamp
CRIEFF Hydro has completed a £5 million dining refurbishment project which sees the creation of six new bar and restaurant venues.
New venues include EAST,...
Tilbury Douglas completes Kirkliston Primary School and Early Learning Centre
TILBURY Douglas has handed over the new Kirkliston Primary School and Early Learning Centre.
Constructed on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, the project,...
CITB launches business plan for 2025-26
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its business plan for 2025-26, outlining the practical steps it will take to support the construction...
Muir Homes appoints new managing director
MUIR Homes has appointed Robert Herd as the firm's new MD.
Having originally joined the housebuilder as a site manager, he rose through the ranks...
Conflict avoidance milestone marks ‘massive step forward’ for construction sector
THE UK construction industry has taken a ‘massive step forward’ after NEC released a new conflict avoidance practice note.
That’s the view of experienced construction...
Glasgow Whisky gets green light to upgrade Speyside Distillery
A whisky distillery that featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is set to be transformed into a low-carbon operation after securing...
Trade bodies back proposed changes to apprenticeship funding ‘in principle’
SCOTLAND'S leading electrical training bodies have given an 'in principle' welcome to new Scottish Government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and...
Groundworks begin at site of new University Hospital Monklands
LAING O'Rourke has commenced groundworks at the site of what will become the new University Hospital Monklands.
One million cubic metres of earth will be...
Multi-million-pound renovation of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls completed
CLARK Contracts has completed a £3.9 million refurbishment of The Briggait Clydeside Market Halls in Glasgow.
An official event was held to mark the moment,...
Revised Heat in Buildings Bill requires ‘robust delivery plan’
SECTOR stakeholders have welcomed progress in the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament – but have urged...
Football legend tackles mental health issues in construction
RANGERS and England football legend Trevor Steven is urging Scottish construction businesses to register their interest in a new mental health programme he is...
Competition breeds excellence for housebuilder in Wallyford
AWARD-winning Dandara has hailed the transformational impact that new developments can have on communities, as work gathers pace at its latest site, The Pines,...
Agile approach holds key to GBSS Civil Engineering growth
GBSS Civil Engineering is embarking on a fresh chapter following the formation of a new management structure at the High Bonnybridge-based firm.
New MD David...
‘Uniquely challenging’ scaffold project complete at Stirlingshire water treatment works
JR Scaffold has carried out what it described as a 'uniquely challenging' project at Touch Water Treatment Works near Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire.
The team installed...
Delivery partners named for £450m investment in north of Scotland’s electricity system
SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks has confirmed the companies that will deliver a £450 million programme of investment in the north of Scotland’s electricity...
Granton regeneration marks milestone with opening of new park within former gasholder
A new park has been officially opened in Edinburgh as part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront.
The Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored...
‘Revised’ Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward later this year
THE Scottish Government has confirmed that a 'revised' Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045.
Acting minister...
