Glasgow Central high level to remain closed due to building façade instability

GLASGOW Central high level will not reopen this week due to the 'high level' of instability on the Gordon Street building façade following Sunday's...

Robertson completes build of new University of Dundee hub

ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has completed the build of the University of Dundee's Life Sciences Innovation Hub. The new-build 5,000m2 (54,000ft2 ) facility is designed to...

International firm completes acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood

INTERNATIONAL consulting company Sidara has completed the acquisition of Aberdeen-headquartered Wood. Beirut-headquartered Sidara said that Wood will retain its own brand and continue operating as...

Local contractors praised for work on SSEN Transmission project

THE first of the steel lattice towers have been erected on SSEN Transmission's Creag Dhubh-Inveraray 275kV overhead line project. The initiative will see the construction...
John Mooney presented with gift on his retirement

Clark finance director retires after more than 30 years with the business

CLARK Contracts finance director John Mooney has retired from his role after 30 years with the business. The Paisley-based contractor said John has played a...

Midlothian electrician up for top award for response to medical emergencies

A Midlothian Council electrician has been shortlisted for the Inspirational Colleague of the Year Award at the 2026 Aico Community Awards for his response...

Marshalls and Building Heroes team up to help armed forces community move into civilian...

MARSHALLS has become a Silver Sponsoring Partner of the charity Building Heroes. The supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products will collaborate with...
CGI of Neilston housebuilding site

Cruden submits updated house types for approved Neilston site

CRUDEN has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston. Planning permission for the site...

Long-term restoration ‘must be a priority’ following fire in Glasgow city centre

THE leader of Glasgow City Council has said ensuring a swift recovery and longer-term restoration 'must be a priority for all levels of government...
Natural materials used in construction

ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...
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Work completed on £72m Highland school campus

KIER has completed work on the build of the new £72 million Tain School Campus on behalf of the Highland Council. Tain Campus is the...
Domenico and Richard Davis

Glasgow insurance broker launches emergency helpline to support businesses affected by city centre fire

AN insurance brokerage has launched a free emergency helpline to support businesses impacted by the fire that destroyed a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow...

New homes complete on site of former Royal Hospital For Sick Children in Edinburgh

THE JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group...

Stirling Council secures £1.16m from sale of surplus assets

STIRLING Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and...

Campion Homes appointed to Edinburgh’s social housing framework

CAMPION Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Council’s new build housing framework. The Dunfermline‑based housebuilder has been appointed to Lot 1.1...

Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures £62 million funding

EDINBURGH-based Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. Lloyds, HSBC, and China Construction Bank...
Andy Thomson, Calum Campbell and Graeme Reid

Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants

GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The move follows the purchase...
Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis

Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis following acquisition

CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, following its acquisition by the firm in 2024. Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson...
Groundbreaking ceremony at Edinburgh PBSA

Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Student housing developer Alumno and private...

Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change

A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...