Why first-times still matter: reflections ahead of UKREiiF 2026
By Stuart Fleming, director at Will Rudd, Edinburgh
THIS year marks 25 years since I joined Will Rudd. It will also be my first time...
Former Fife opencast coal mine to be transformed into eco-wellness destination
PLANNING permission in principle has been granted to transform a former opencast coal mine in Fife into an eco-wellness and leisure destination.
The approval supports...
Final countdown: wait is almost over for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish construction equipment...
Glasgow eyes significant revamp of Buchanan Bus Station
GLASGOW is eyeing the creation of a 'state-of-the-art' transport interchange and mixed-use development at the sight of the existing Buchanan Bus Station.
The plans form...
Local firms begin work on SSEN’s Spittal to Peterhead link
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead Link project.
The work forms part of a major subsea cable development connecting Caithness with...
Clark Contracts partners with Motherwell schools to deliver STEM event
MOTHERWELL primary school pupils have gained first‑hand insight into the construction industry through a specialised careers and STEM event organised by Clark Contracts.
The event...
Donaldson Timber Systems launches new affordable housing range
DONALDSON Timber Systems has introduced a range of new house types to meet the increasing demand for 'cost-effective, sustainable, and modern methods of construction-compliant'...
Hamilton-based firm delivers £5.2m of retrofit works in Cumbria
HAMILTON-based Procast Group is leading up to £5.2 million of works to deliver energy efficiency upgrades across Westmorland and Furness.
The allocation is part of...
Capital adds to senior team with new head of business development
LIVINGSTON-based Capital Service Solutions, a specialist commercial cleaning firm, has announced the appointment of Jill Thomson as head of business development.
Jill brings over 14...
Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project.
The landmark...
Housing leaders discuss opportunities for proposed agency to address system ‘fragmentation’
THE role of a new Scottish Government housing agency was explored by industry leaders at a recent event focused on tackling the country’s housing...
Tilbury Douglas introduces humanoid robot on live construction sites
TILBURY Douglas has announced that it has become the first tier one contractor to deploy a humanoid robot on a live construction site.
The robot,...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
West Fraser raises £10,000 towards hospice charity community van
WOOD-based panel products specialist West Fraser has donated £10,000 to neighbouring care charity Strathcarron Hospice in Denny, Falkirk for a new community van.
The funds raised...
Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist expands into Spain
EDINBURGH-based Insurepair, an all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, has announced it is expanding into Spain as part of a major international growth plan.
The new...
Developer and builders team up to support affordable watersports in Winchburgh
WINCHBURGH Marina will host lessons in paddleboarding and kayaking for children and adults after the developer and housebuilders in Scotland’s fastest-growing town teamed up...
Knight Property Group acquires six-acre development site at Hillington Park
KNIGHT Property Group has completed the purchase of a six-acre site in Hillington Park, Glasgow, which will be transformed - subject to planning -...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies to offer free landscaping advice
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is offering free advice on a range of home improvement ideas at Livingston Designer Outlet today (Friday, April...
RSBi secures contract to furnish new Glasgow student complex
RSBi, one of Europe's largest supported employers, has been awarded a £275,000 contract to design and manufacture all furniture for a new student accommodation...
New ‘cutting-edge’ University of Edinburgh facility tipped to benefit engineering students
THE University of Edinburgh has tipped a new building to transform education, research and industry collaboration in engineering.
The Engineering Forum will support learning and...
