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...
CECA Scotland Academy forum focuses on securing future workforce
CIVIL engineering employers, educators and industry bodies came together in Stirling recently for a CECA Scotland Academy forum focused on securing the workforce needed...
Commercial property demand slows in Scotland amid geopolitical tensions
NEWLY released research has shown that commercial property demand from both occupiers and investors slowed in Scotland in the first quarter of the year,...
New partnership aims to help West Lothian students access apprenticeships
A new partnership has been launched with the aim of giving students in West Lothian access to better employment and skills development opportunities.
West Lothian...
Duke of Edinburgh visits Montrose Port Authority
THE Duke of Edinburgh has visited Montrose Port Authority (MPA) to mark its significant decarbonisation achievements and position as an integral operations and maintenance...
Politicians hear from victims of rogue builders as licensing campaign gathers pace
DOZENS of homeowners who have fallen victim to 'cowboy builders' have visited Westminster to share their stories with MPs, as the Federation of Master...
Roofing contractor urges Scottish construction firms to join mental health charity challenge
GLASGOW-based Roofing Advisors (UK) has announced the return of its annual 5K a Day in May challenge for 2026.
Now in its third year, the...
Offsite housebuilding specialist appoints new head of commercial
OFFSITE timber housing specialist TALO has appointed Jonathan Riley as head of commercial to help scale delivery of 'ultra low' energy housing – particularly...
