Report urges creation of ‘Construction Accord’ to strengthen links between industry and public sector
A report by the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland (ICS) has recommended that an independent specialist body should be given a remit to provide strategic...
Robertson hands over £100m RAF Lossiemouth facility
ROBERTSON has completed work at the £100 million RAF Lossiemouth strategic facility, which will house a fleet of new Poseidon MRA Mk1 aircraft.
The contractor...
Builders express concern over rise in decision times for housing applications
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has described the news of an overall increase in decision times for housing applications as 'hugely frustrating'.
The organisation was responding...
Interserve named preferred bidder for £15m Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre
INTERSERVE has been named preferred bidder for the new £15 million Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire.
The development, near Glasgow Airport, will...
Formal plans submitted for Stirling’s Craigforth Campus
AMBASSADOR Group has submitted two planning proposals to Stirling Council for a new multi-million pound investment programme that will see the redevelopment of Craigforth...
Scotland’s construction industry moves into phase 4 of restart plan
SCOTLAND'S construction industry can move onto phase 4 of its restart plan, the Scottish Government has announced.
Reaching phase 4 of the plan, developed by...
Plans submitted for ‘unique’ retirement community near Aberdeen
PLANS have been submitted to create an active retirement community on the outskirts of Aberdeen, which has been tipped to provide a 'unique' model of...
Multiplex appointed to major Glasgow city centre office development
OSBORNE+CO has appointed Multiplex to deliver its 270,000 sq ft development on Argyle Street in Glasgow city centre.
Designed by architects Cooper Cromar, the project has...
Task force established to secure future of construction Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland
A task force has been established to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on construction Modern Apprentices (MA) in Scotland.
CITB Scotland, along with...
New construction director for Cruden Building
CRUDEN Building has appointed Colin Kennedy as the firm's new construction director, succeeding David McEvoy who is retiring at the end of July.
Colin's previous...
A time for real change in Scottish construction sector
THE Covid-19 crisis has presented the Scottish construction industry with a potentially unique opportunity to bring about long-lasting change.
That’s the view of consultant Len...
Scots builders report ‘strong’ demand for new homes post-lockdown
HOUSEBUILDERS are reporting 'strong' levels of interest in new homes in Scotland as lockdown restrictions start to ease.
This is backed by research by Zoopla,...
RIAS elects youngest ever president
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has elected its youngest ever candidate as president.
Christina Gaiger (33) FRIAS will take over from Robin...
New construction director for Hart Builders
CRAIG Giblett has been appointed construction director at Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group.
His previous roles include contracts director for Graham Construction and operations manager for...
CITB sets out ‘radical’ recovery plan, including cut in levy bills
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced its plan to help employers recover from the Covid-19 crisis, which includes a major reduction in...
Springfield confirms raft of senior appointments
SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced a raft of new appointments to its senior management team.
The housebuilder revealed Martin Egan takes on the role of chief...
FMB calls for more apprentices to ‘turbocharge’ sector’s recovery
CONSTRUCTION apprenticeships are needed to 'turbocharge' economic recovery, according to a study by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
The FMB’s report Trading Up looks...
Construction law specialist urges government intervention to safeguard sector
A Scottish solicitor has warned that government intervention will be required to prevent the construction industry facing major long-term difficulties.
Roddy Cormack, accredited specialist in construction...
Scottish construction industry primed for Phase 3 of restart
SCOTLAND'S construction sector has been given the green light to move to Phase 3 of its restart plan on Monday June 22.
First minister Nicola...
Trade bodies welcome ministerial intervention regarding certification during phased return
A number of Scottish construction industry bodies have welcomed ministerial intervention in support of certification schemes.
Kevin Stewart, Scottish Government minister for local government, housing...
