38 firms secure place on planned works framework for Scottish councils and housing associations
38 contractors have joined a £380 million framework to supply and install maintenance works to Scottish councils and housing associations over four years.
PfH Scotland...
Peel Ports Group appoints 18 contractors to £750m construction framework
PEEL Ports Group has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of works across the UK and...
Robertson Partnership Homes appoints new MD
ROBERTSON Partnership Homes has announced the appointment of John Baggley as its new MD.
He joins from CCG (Scotland) Ltd, where he was a board...
Estimated completion date for Aurs Road project delayed until spring 2026
EAST Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised estimated completion date of spring 2026 for its Aurs Road improvement project.
Work is currently underway to transform...
Story Scotland launches new transportation division
STORY Scotland has launched a dedicated transportation division to align with the increasing investment in Scotland’s infrastructure. The move follows the launch of a...
Land purchase paves the way for new 50-bedroom care home in Clarkston
MORRISON Community Care (CCG3) Holdco has completed the purchase of land at Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston, paving the way for a new 50-bedroom...
SNIPEF and Warmur team up to deliver hydronics training in Scotland
SNIPEF has announced it is bringing the Hydronics Unlocked course to Scotland through a new partnership with Warmur, a provider of heating and energy...
Work underway on new Callander Primary School
KIER Construction has started work to deliver a new primary school in Callander.
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning Authority granted planning permission...
Scotland launches £10m fund for those with concerns over cladding
PEOPLE in Scotland with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed, the...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
‘Groundbreaking’ suicide prevention programme to launch for Scottish construction industry
BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has joined forces with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to create a new suicide prevention training...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
More detailed plans unveiled for new Angus whisky distillery
GIN Bothy has unveiled more detailed plans for its new whisky distillery, set within a historic sporting estate in Glen Prosen, Angus which is...
Food and drink sector innovation hub launches in Aberdeen
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the ONE SeedPod food and drink industry innovation hub in Aberdeen.
The £27 million project, led by Opportunity...
CITB launches Consensus process for 2026-29 levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Consensus process to assess sector support for its levy proposals.
Consensus is the process through which...
Robertson sees revenue growth but profitability tumbles
ROBERTSON Group has announced a 23% increase in revenue to £825 million for the year ended June 2024. However, a pre-tax loss of £9,724...
North Lanarkshire Council unveils ‘transformational’ £1.7 billion capital investment plans
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has agreed its largest-ever capital investment programme with the commitment of over £1.685 billion being invested in the region over the...
SSE and Scottish Water Horizons team up to deliver low-carbon heat networks across Scotland
SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have announced a new partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland.
The organisations will collaborate to...
Robertson and SEPA launch free environmental training toolkit
ROBERTSON and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have launched a toolkit to help Scotland's construction sector meet its legal environmental obligations and build...
ASSA ABLOY completes acquisition of Senior Architectural Systems
SENIOR Architectural Systems has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, an international manufacturer of entrance solutions best known for the Yale and UNION brands.
With around...
