NFRC report shows ‘significant deterioration’ in business confidence from UK roofers
THE National Federation of Roofing Contractor's (NFRC) latest State of the Roofing Industry Report has revealed a 'significant deterioration' in business confidence across the...
Keepmoat looks to cut pallet waste with new partnership
KEEPMOAT has announced a partnership with The Pallet Loop as it looks to reduce waste and support greater reuse.
Through the collaboration, the housebuilder will...
Morris & Spottiswood reports increased turnover and profit
MORRIS & Spottiswood has announced its 2025 financial results, which show a continued period of record growth with group turnover increasing by 125% in...
Housebuilder funds defibrillator at Jedburgh development
A publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Cruden's Howdenburn development in Jedburgh.
The move is the result of a partnership between the housebuilder, Scottish...
Construction starts at Cala’s first Bo’ness development
CONSTRUCTION has commenced at Cala's The Crawfields development in Bo'ness.
The site, located off Crawfield Road, marks the housebuilder's first project in the town. A...
Sustainable drainage solutions aim to reduce Dundee flood risk
SUSTAINABLE drainage specialist Sudsplanter Ltd has been supporting a rainwater management project led by Scottish Water and Dundee City Council, through the Water Resilient...
Award recognition for Homes Build Futures campaign
HOMES for Scotland’s (HFS) first ever public campaign 'Homes Build Futures' has won a major industry accolade.
The campaign triumphed in the Public Affairs category...
Newly acquired Bellshill industrial property set for ‘comprehensive’ refurb
KNIGHT Property Group has acquired a prominent Bellshill industrial building in an ‘off market’ transaction.
Extending to 143,700 sq ft, together with a fully sprinklered...
Blanket pause on data centres in Scotland would send ‘concerning signal’ to the market
A built environment consultancy has warned of the potential economic risks if data centre development is put on hold in Scotland.
Responding to reports that...
Lighthouse Charity reveals huge rise in critical incident support calls
THE Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, which revealed an 'unprecedented' 42% increase in the number of calls seeking support from the...
‘Unique’ hub helps developers better understand Scottish places
DEVELOPERS scoping the potential of new Scottish projects are being urged to make the most of an online toolkit.
Understanding Scottish Places (USP) is a...
Key stage of £311.5m electrification of Fife railway to begin in October
A major programme of works is to begin in October as part of the Scottish Government's £311.5 million investment to electrify the 118km of...
ScaffEx Excellence Awards 2026 shortlist announced following record number of entries
THE shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, following a record number of entries.
Submissions increased by 40% compared to 2025. Following...
CR Smith creates 150 new roles as business expands
CR Smith has reinforced its commitment to Scotland's social housing sector following a sustained growth in orders from local authorities and housing associations over...
Industry invited to engage with proposed changes to Scotland’s building standards system
BE-ST has been commissioned by the Scottish Government's building standards division to deliver a national engagement programme supporting the built environment sector in preparing for...
Major milestone reached on build of 604-bed Edinburgh student scheme
MCALEER & Rushe has marked the topping out of the Mantle Yard purpose-built student accommodation scheme on Edinburgh's Baltic Street.
The milestone was celebrated on...
SSEN Transmission signs framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord
SSEN Transmission has signed a long-term framework agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries and Van Oord Offshore Wind UK.
Under the framework agreement, Sumitomo Electric will...
New £18.3m railway station in Barrhead to open ahead of schedule
THE new Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, Network Rail has announced.
Story Contracting is leading the build...
Build of £10m community care hub complete in Greenock
OGILVIE Construction has completed the £10 million build of a community care hub in central Greenock.
The Inverclyde Integrated Community Hub, designed by Holmes Miller...
Calls made for more evidence before decision is made on Glasgow’s M8 Woodside Viaducts
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce has called on Transport Scotland to publish the completed technical modelling on the M8 Woodside Viaducts and test all three...
