UK Government launches consultation on single construction regulator plans
THE UK Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of a single construction regulator, based on recommendations of the Grenfell Inquiry.
The new regulator...
Video documents enabling works at site of landmark new North Lanarkshire hospital
A new video has been released detailing the challenging preparatory groundworks that are currently being carried out at the site of the new University...
Green light for 957-home Edinburgh Gateway development
PLANS for the build of a residential-led mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway have been given the green light by councillors.
The application, by Summix Capital,...
Paisley contractor celebrates health and safety excellence
CLARK Contracts has celebrated health and safety excellence within the business by holding the firm's annual health and safety awards ceremonies.
Two events took place...
Edinburgh-Fife rail upgrades to begin in January
ENGINEERS are to begin installing overhead line equipment between Haymarket and Dalmeny in January as part of the £342 million programme to electrify routes...
Scottish Building Federation appoints new MD
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as its new MD.
Paul, who has served as operations director since March...
Plans launched for build of 92-bed Orkney hotel
BRACEWELL and Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd have submitted a planning application for a new 92-bed hotel in Orkney.
The site, on Kirkwall's Junction Road, was...
Dandara makes donation to Aberdeen Cyrenians’ food bank
DANDARA has marked the run-up to Christmas with £500 donation to Aberdeen's Cyrenians' food bank.
The donation was delivered in person by Claire Bathgate, head...
GRAHAM teams up with charity for veterans’ Christmas hamper drive
GRAHAM has assisted with SSAFA's Glasgow's Helping Heroes (GHH) to combat seasonal isolation and spread festive cheer.
GHH exists to help armed forces personnel, veterans,...
Plans unveiled for revamp of cherished Elgin landmark
MORAY Council has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of Grant Lodge in Elgin's Cooper Park.
The local authority said that the proposals, which...
Glasgow firm celebrates award recognition for project to renovate historic buildings
SPECTRUM Properties has expressed its delight after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Scottish Property Awards 2026 for the renovation work the firm...
Water Jetting Association confirms ‘simplified’ membership structure
THE Water Jetting Association (WJA) has simplified its membership structure to support a growth plan for 2026.
The WJA represents contractors, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, hire...
SSEN and Springfield announce partnership to build 293 homes in north of Scotland
SSEN Transmission has announced a partnership with Springfield Group to deliver 293 new homes across six sites in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire.
The deal...
Housebuilder donation helps charity to expand access to defibrillators and CPR
HOUSEBUILDER Cruden has donated £2,500 to St John Scotland through its charitable arm, the Cruden Foundation.
The cash will help support the charity’s work in...
Progress made on £26m revamp of Kilmarnock’s Palace Theatre and Grand Hall
PROGRESS made on the £26 million redevelopment of Kilmarnock's Palace Theatre and Grand Hall complex has been marked by a site visit from local...
Increasing construction costs sees Midlothian school project rise to £55.3m
RISING construction costs have led to Midlothian councillors approving an additional £10.7 million in funding for the refurbishment and extension of Penicuik High School.
The...
Build of UK’s first Universal theme park to create 20,000 construction jobs
BEDFORD is to become home to the first Universal-branded theme park and resort in the UK and Europe with 20,000 construction jobs set to...
Indeglas secures UKSE investment to support ambitious growth plans
CUMBERNAULD-based internal glass solutions specialist Indeglas has secured equity investment from UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel.
The funding is designed to enable the company...
Scotland ‘facing significant decline in apprenticeship recruitment’
A shock new report from SNIPEF, the Plumbing and Heating Federation, has revealed that one in three employers in the sector do not intend...
Edinburgh property management firm secures regional agency accolade
EDINBURGH-based Southside Property Management has been voted Regional Agency of the Year (Scotland) at the Negotiator Awards 2025.
The team was presented with a trophy...
