Housebuilder donation is music to the ears of South Queensferry residents
MUSIC-led sessions for older people in South Queensferry are set to return thanks to a charitable donation from Cala Homes (East).
A £2,500 contribution from...
Build-to-rent developments tipped to accelerate in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S build-to-rent (BTR) sector is tipped for a comeback following a period of uncertainty that resulted in stalled development activity.
New legislation exempting BTR from...
Landmark turbine blades arrival marks ‘defining moment’ for Mill Rig Wind Farm
A major milestone has been marked in the development of Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire with the delivery of the 'longest turbine...
Glasgow-based operations manager joins Burns & McDonnell
ENGINEERING and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has bolstered its UK Transmission & Distribution (T&D) practice with the appointment of Sean McHugh as operations...
Edinburgh Boiler Company shortlisted for two business awards
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company has been nominated in two categories at the inaugural Scottish Business of the Year Awards run by TheBusinessDesk.com.
The firm has...
‘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...
