Scottish budget reaction: lack of focus on built environment ‘disappointing’
THE lack of focus on the built environment in the Scottish budget 2026-27 has been described as 'disappointing' by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered...
Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing
THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable...
Work begins on Spittal-Peterhead subsea cable link
SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project.
The groundbreaking event, held last month...
Scottish contractors help deliver new Edinburgh spin studio
CRAIGLOCKHART Leisure and Tennis Centre in Edinburgh has unveiled a new spin studio, delivered through the UK Leisure Framework by Alliance Leisure and supported...
Open Doors 2026 offers unique opportunity to learn about construction careers
VISITOR registration has opened for Open Doors 2026, delivered by Build UK in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and CSCS, which...
Plans unveiled for next phase of active travel route in Glasgow’s east end
NEWLY unveiled designs have been unveiled detailing the next phase of Glasgow's east city way.
The proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and...
Scottish business coalition calls for ‘tax competitiveness’ ahead of Holyrood election
A coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament,...
New brand identity for BM products highlights Forterro affiliation
DUMFRIES and Galloway-based BM Group, a software, data and web specialist for the fenestration industry, will operate under the Forterro name going forward and present...
CK Construction launches under leadership of Andrew Dallas
SCOTLAND'S newest construction firm, CK Construction, has officially launched, strengthening the CK Group’s presence in the market and adding capacity to support housing delivery...
Ark Estates expands Inverness commercial property portfolio
HIGHLAND property investment and development company, Ark Estates, has expanded its Inverness commercial property portfolio with the acquisition of the former RBS premises at 29-31...
University of Glasgow and Plenary announce £180m campus development deal
THE University of Glasgow and Plenary Group have entered into a joint venture partnership worth £180 million to fund and deliver the next phase...
BESA suspends five members for failing to comply with audit process
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced it has suspended five member companies for failing to comply with its independent audit process.
The move...
HVAC specialist promotes Scott Johnston to LG product manager role
EXI-TITE has announced that Scott Johnston has been promoted to the role of LG product manager in Scotland.
Scott began his career in the HVAC industry...
Network Rail workers hailed as heroes after rescuing woman and dogs in heavy snow
THREE Network Rail workers have been hailed heroes after rescuing a woman and her two dogs near Insch Railway Station.
Joanne Reid, 60, said she...
Clyde 1 relocates to ‘best-in-class’ Glasgow studios and offices
REAL estate advisor CBRE has advised Bauer Media Group on its relocation to 100 Queen Street in Glasgow City Centre, where its flagship radio...
Land by Falkirk stadium identified as potential site for new leisure and wellbeing
LAND to the rear of the Falkirk Community Stadium has been announced as the site recommended for a new council leisure and wellbeing hub.
Falkirk...
Falkirk Council to invest £9.36m to tackle damp and mould in homes
FALKIRK Council has unveiled plans for a four-year framework valued at £9.36 million to tackle damp, mould, and timber problems in council homes.
A report...
RICS’ Scotland manifesto urges skills and workforce capacity to be prioritised
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is launching its Scotland manifesto, in which the organisation claims the next Scottish Government’s ambitions on housing supply...
Cruden’s financial results ‘demonstrate benefits of strategic changes’
HOUSEBUILDER Cruden has reported a rise in pre-tax profits to £4.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The firm posted a 'temporarily reduced'...
GAP Group announces passing of joint MD Douglas Anderson
GLASGOW-headquartered construction equipment hire specialist GAP Group has announced the passing of joint MD Douglas Anderson.
Douglas Anderson, who was 70, was a giant of...
