‘Worst fears confirmed’ for small builders as activity tipped to fall
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) says small builders' 'worst fears have been confirmed', with new forecasts predicting the construction sector will shrink 2.5%...
Plans launched for build of 145 new homes in Helensburgh
CALA Homes (West), in partnership with Helensburgh Golf Club, has submitted a proposal of application notice (PoAN) to Argyll & Bute Council for the...
Record amount of affordable homes delivered in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH has seen the most ever completions of affordable homes delivered in a single year since its affordable housing supply programme began in 2007.
In...
Transformer deliveries due for SSEN’s Lochay substation upgrade
SSEN Transmission is to deliver two new electricity transformers through Killin next week as part of an ongoing project to maintain and upgrade the...
Tilbury Douglas trading performance is ‘ahead of five-year plan’
TILBURY Douglas has reported a rise in revenue and profit in the group's 2025 accounts, revealing that a focus on 'disciplined execution' of its...
Innovative procurement model helps SMEs secure contracts on major project
A procurement matchmaker scheme developed by Solomons Europe has helped 16 small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) secure an estimated £19 million in contracts on...
Caledonia Housing Group sets out five-year plan
CALEDONIA Housing Group has launched a new five-year business plan focused on improving services for tenants, investing in existing homes, and increasing the supply...
New data shows demand for essential construction materials continues to fall
NEW research has revealed that UK demand for essential construction materials fell further in the first quarter of 2026.
The stats are divulged in the...
BAM UK and Ireland to sponsor Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival
BAM UK and Ireland has been named as the title sponsor for the Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival, which returns on Friday 29th and Saturday...
George Square revamp on track for late summer completion
THE transformation of George Square is on track for completion in late summer, Glasgow City Council has announced.
Rainton Construction is leading the £20.5 million...
Build of 55 new affordable homes begins in Edinburgh
SANCTUARY Scotland has commenced construction on 55 new affordable homes at the Edmonstone masterplan development in south-east Edinburgh.
Located at the corner of Old Dalkeith...
Build of £9.3m affordable housing development underway on Isle of Arran
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a new £9.3 million affordable housing development at Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
The JR Group is delivering 26 new...
Bellway site manager raises £4,000 for Cancer Research on Himalayan trek
BELLWAY site manager, Fergus O’Boyle, has raised an amazing £4,000 for Cancer Research following an epic Himalayan Trek.
Fergus, and his sister Lorraine alongside five...
BESCA’s competent person scheme re-accredited by UKAS
THE Building Engineering Services Competent Assessment Ltd (BESCA), part of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Group, has successfully achieved UKAS re-accreditation for its Competent...
Architects appointed for Dumfries project
WORK has started to identify options for the long-term regeneration of three community-owned buildings as Midsteeple Quarter begins the next phase of its mission...
Trade body ‘deeply disappointed’ by silence over electrical sector regulation
AHEAD of the Scottish Parliament election, the country’s largest construction trade body has welcomed the candidates’ focus on apprenticeships – but says it is...
Council to press ahead with Tobermory school build despite inflation pressures
PLANS to deliver a modern 2-18 learning campus at Tobermory on Mull are to resume, Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed.
In 2025, work paused...
Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event
SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Many...
Edinburgh-based construction recruitment specialist expands through acquisition
EDINBURGH-based C&P Recruitment, a specialist recruiter for the construction, engineering and property sectors, has reported a 21% rise in turnover alongside the acquisition of Clarke Bridges...
New report identifies ‘practical changes’ to UK infrastructure delivery
PROJECT-by-project delivery is 'no longer fit for purpose', according to a new white paper from engineering firm Egis.
Maintaining the status quo is said to...
