‘Urgent’ action required to address funding challenges around hiring apprentices
AS the Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition (SPAY) prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next month at South Lanarkshire College, the Plumbing...
SFT Corporate Plan sets out key infrastructure priorities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published its 2025-30 Corporate Plan, which outlines the infrastructure body's key priorities for the next five years.
SFT revealed...
Regeneration game gives Ravenscraig a new lease of life
ONE of the largest regeneration projects anywhere in Europe is starting to take shape in Ravenscraig, North Lanarkshire.
More than 30 years after the devastating...
Construction apprentice discount card tipped to help attract new talent
CITY Access Scaffolding’s Kirsty Allan is spearheading a campaign with leading student discount provider, TOTUM, to ensure apprentices have direct access to the same...
Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity
LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
Programme for Government ‘doesn’t go far enough’ to address housing emergency
THE Scottish Government has vowed to remove barriers on stalled housing sites to deliver up to 20,000 new homes - but housing bodies have...
Spencer Bridge Engineering secures three major Scottish contracts
SPENCER Bridge Engineering, part of the Spencer Group, has secured three new projects on major bridges across Scotland.
The Yorkshire-based engineering specialist, which has carried...
Tilbury Douglas secures five-year framework for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
TILBURY Douglas has secured a new five-year framework with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to continue delivering the stadium for the internationally acclaimed event.
The...
Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025.
The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
Retailer eyes more Scottish sites as part of UK-wide expansion plans
LIDL GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, with plans to open more than 40 new stores across...
‘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...
