‘Sandpit challenge’ calls for suppliers to showcase new solutions to tackle housing challenges
A 'transformational' housebuilding project is calling for new solutions to address some of the current challenges facing the sector.
Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction...
Alliance backs Scottish cash retentions reform recommendations
ACTUATE UK, the engineering services sector body, has welcomed recommendations made to the Scottish Government to reform cash retentions practices and protect sub-contractors from...
‘Ambitious’ mixed-use development proposed for St Andrews site
SCOTSMAN Developments has unveiled proposals for a new mixed-use development at the former Madras College campus on Kilrymont Road in St Andrews.
The college’s former...
Local community helps shape Queensferry development masterplan
THE masterplan for a new 980-home mixed-use development between the approaches for both of the Forth road crossings has been submitted, after being 'heavily...
CITB and SDS partnership tipped to deliver benefits for both apprentices and employers
THE CITB and Skills Development Scotland have teamed up to enhance partnership working on key areas of the provision of construction skills.
The move has...
Robertson and SEPA form landmark partnership to support green recovery
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Robertson have agreed a three-year partnership to support the green recovery and help transform construction projects across...
Industry body urges Scottish Government to reopen First Home Fund
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to reopen the First Home Fund to help meet consumer demand.
The organisation said the...
Organisation warns of ‘twin perils’ facing UK construction industry
ACTUATE UK has warned of a potential 'winter of discontent' for the construction industry later this year due to a combination of skills shortages...
Cruden Building East begins multi-million pound mixed-use Edinburgh project
WORK is underway on a new mixed-use private development at Colinton Road, Edinburgh, which will see residential accommodation and commercial space built on a...
Morgan Sindall MD to lead on procurement for Construction Scotland
CONSTRUCTION Scotland, the organisation recognised by Holyrood as the voice of the industry, has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction's MD for Scotland to lead on...
Contractor GRAHAM publishes ‘very positive’ accounts despite pandemic challenges
GRAHAM has hailed 'positive' financial figures for the year up to 31st March 2021 despite the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The contractor, which...
UK Government’s Building Safety Bill not a ‘quick fix’
By Keith Emmerson, an associate in Gillespie Macandrew LLP's dispute resolution team, specialising in construction
THE Westminster Government published the Building Safety Bill on 5...
Scottish Water appoints seven firms for new £5 billion delivery vehicle
SEVEN firms have been appointed to form a new delivery vehicle to support Scotland's water and wastewater services in a deal worth up to...
Construction forecast tool tipped to support industry investment and jobs
A new online tool has been launched, designed to give the Scottish construction industry greater clarity of future public sector projects.
The Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool...
Contractor announced for £8.2m Ayr athletics facility project
A contractor has been appointed for the build of an £8.2 million athletics facility in Craigie, Ayr.
South Ayrshire Council confirmed that Heron Bros will...
Housebuilder to break £200m turnover barrier
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has revealed revenue is expected to be approximately £215 million this year, which would be a new record for the group...
Plans submitted for £50m logistics park in Bellshill
KNIGHT Property Group has announced submission of a full planning application to develop a £50 million logistics park in Bellshill.
The development, to be known...
CITB appoints Nation Council chairs
CITB has appointed the chairs of its Nation Councils for Scotland, England and Wales - and is now seeking applicants to become council members.
Angela...
New project into peatland construction methods could ‘transform’ approach to rural housing
MORE environmentally friendly peatland construction methods have been tipped to pave the way for future housing developments in parts of Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
A...
Construction sector warned to prepare for ‘sustained’ price pressures
TURNER & Townsend has warned that the construction sector should prepare for the possibility of 'sustained price pressures'.
The firm's latest UK Market Intelligence Report...
