Green Home Festival set to boost Scotland’s net zero ambitions
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is set to host a dedicated eco homes festival in 2022, designed to provide practical assistance and advice...
Updated plans submitted for £100m Angus golf resort
UPDATED plans for a £100 million golf resort, hotel and spa have been submitted to Angus Council.
Set within 300 acres of land on...
Trade body strengthens senior team following recruitment drive
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced it has strengthened its executive team with a raft of new appointments.
The trade body has welcomed five new...
Second round of consultations to start on £40m Lomond Banks plans
A second round of consultations around the £40 million Lomond Banks tourist development plans has been scheduled.
The local community will now have the chance...
Scotland’s construction sector is on the ‘front line’ of sustainability
GLASGOW’S hosting of the COP26 climate summit has put Scotland’s construction industry in the ‘shop window’, according to Stephen Good, CEO of Construction Scotland...
Tillicoultry Quarries completes purchase of four new sites from CEMEX
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has confirmed it has finalised the purchase of four new concrete plant site locations from CEMEX, located at Perth, Dundee, Cardenden and...
Scotland commits to UN’s high-performance buildings initiative
A network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings has been launched, signalling a commitment to the sustainable development of buildings in an...
Roofing and cladding skills shortage a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has warned that the skills shortage in roofing and cladding is a 'ticking time bomb'.
It comes following...
Robertson Group outlines progress on reducing carbon footprint
ROBERTSON Group has revealed the firm's sustainability commitments have resulted in the business moving becoming 'climate positive'.
Since launching its 2030 Responsible Business Strategy last...
GLM expands in the west with opening of new office and senior appointment
ARCHITECTURE and building surveying practice Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM) has announced its expansion into the west of Scotland and a focus on commercial...
Plans submitted for new Aberdeen Market
A planning application has been submitted for a new Aberdeen Market featuring international-style food and drink outlets to help the city's recovery from the...
Budget: Scottish projects to benefit from Levelling Up Fund
SCOTTISH projects have been awarded a combined £172 million as part of the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, it was revealed in chancellor Rishi...
Fifteen contractors appointed to £500m public sector framework in Scotland
FIFTEEN contractors have secured places on a £500 million framework to deliver new build, infrastructure and refurbishment works for Scotland's public sector.
The Public Buildings...
New research shows ‘damning situation’ regarding material and labour pressures
ALMOST nine in ten local builders have had to delay jobs due to a lack of materials or skilled tradespeople, according to new research.
The...
‘Change Makers’ to outline vision for future of Scotland’s construction sector
A dozen young professionals from the built environment and construction sector have formed an alliance to help shape the industry's future.
The Built Environment Change...
Timber’s role in sustainable construction to be showcased during Glasgow COP26 summit
THE role of timber construction is set to be highlighted during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow at a number of events.
The Wood for...
Plans submitted for £33.8m Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANS for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council.
Morris Leslie Group is behind...
Balfour Beatty agrees ‘largest sustainable linked loan’ in UK construction sector
BALFOUR Beatty has announced the firm has reached agreement for the conversion of its £375 million revolving credit facility (RCF) to the 'largest sustainability...
SFT report highlights organisation’s ‘pivotal’ role in supporting Scotland’s construction sector
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has provided details of its 'pivotal' role in helping Scotland come through the pandemic and work towards net zero.
The...
New chair appointed at Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group
RON Fraser has been appointed as the new chair of Construction Scotland Industry Leadership Group (CSILG). He will succeed Ken Gillespie from November 1.
He...
