V&A Dundee poised for September opening
AN opening date of September 15, 2018 has been announced for the landmark V&A Dundee.
Scotland’s first design museum - and the only V&A museum...
UK Government wants “fast-track” probe into Carillion directors past and present
THE UK Government has asked for a "fast-track" investigation into the directors of stricken construction giant Carillion to help establish the "full picture" of...
Carillion goes into liquidation
CONSTRUCTION giant Carillion has gone into liquidation. The Official Receiver has been appointed by the court as liquidator along with partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers who have...
Multi-million pound Scots film studio moves step closer
PLANNING permission in principle has been granted for Scotland's first purpose-built film and TV studio.
Scottish ministers have given the green light to PSL Land...
Construction output falls at fastest rate since 2012
THE latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures have revealed construction output has contracted for the sixth consecutive period in the three-month on three-month...
SEC Group hoping for end to cash retentions “abuse”
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group said it is optimistic that the issue of cash retentions in the construction industry will be “properly debated”...
“Unique” Edinburgh luxury retirement concept gets the green light
EDINBURGH Marina Holdings has confirmed it has secured detailed planning permission for a Scotland-first luxury waterside retirement living scheme to the north west of...
Financial watchdog to probe Carillion announcements
CARILLION is being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority over statements issued between December 2016 and July 2017.
The construction giant said it is "cooperating fully"...
Hopes, challenges and opportunities: industry faces “unprecedented” tests in 2018
2018 will be a year of exceptional challenges – and also opportunities – for the Scottish construction sector.
Project Scotland recently asked a wide range...
Dozens of businesses back CALA’s Leith proposals
DOZENS of business have added their support to plans for a potential new development in Leith, which is set to learn its fate on...
Glasgow housebuilder launches private homes arm with £20m development
GLASGOW housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) has launched a new private homes arm, as planning permission is granted for its first development.
The new subsidiary company...
New planning bill aims to ‘simplify and improve’ Scotland’s planning system
A Scottish Government Planning Bill has been set out, which vows to 'simplify and improve' the nation's planning system.
Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart said...
Plans lodged for Glenrothes regeneration scheme
ADVANCE Construction has lodged plans for a regeneration project in Fife, which would transform the Tullis Russell Paper Mill site.
The firm is proposing around...
Milestone for Pollokshaws regeneration plans
A planning application has been submitted for the next stage in the regeneration of Glasgow’s Pollokshaws area, which is expected to bring a jobs...
Milestone for Scotland’s Schools for the Future Programme
SCOTLAND’S £1.8 billion Schools for the Future Programme has celebrated a major milestone with construction work starting on the 100th new school involved in...
New networking initiative helps SME construction firms win business
HUB South West has launched a new networking arm called The hub Club, which aims to help SME firms win more business from Tier...
£30m Aberdeen Art Gallery project delayed
ABERDEEN City Council has revealed that the construction schedule for the £30 million redevelopment of Aberdeen Art Gallery is to be extended.
The council said main...
Breedon reveals “solid” trading performance for year to date
BREEDON has announced a "solid performance" in a trading update for the 10 months to 31 October 2017.
The business said both volumes and revenues...
CCG hails “incredible” year as group posts record turnover
CCG has reported a record turnover of £134 million - an increase of 18% on 2016's figures.
The Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing business revealed pre-tax...
Kier Construction Scotland bags £34.5m hospital project
KIER Construction Scotland will deliver a £34.5 million hospital project in Clydebank. The firm has been appointed principal supply chain partner to develop a new elective...
