Scottish Government looks to accelerate country’s housing supply
INCREASING and accelerating Scotland's housing supply is a 'key' priority for the Scottish Government, housing minister Paul McLennan has said.
Mr McLennan made the comments...
Queensferry Crossing opening delayed
THE Queensferry Crossing has been delayed once again, with the opening now expected by the end of August this year.
The Forth Road Crossing Bridge Constructors...
‘World’s first’ ocean powered data centre planned for Scotland
CAITHNESS has been identified as the site for an ocean powered data centre.
Sustainable energy provider, SIMEC Atlantis Energy (Atlantis), unveiled the plans for the...
Construction begins on new Aberdeen city centre market
CONSTRUCTION work is underway on a new market building in Aberdeen which will provide a 'destination venue' for the city centre.
The build is part...
SSE Renewables secures CfD contract for Viking Energy Wind Farm
SSE Renewables has been successful in the UK's fourth contract for difference (CfD) allocation round for its £566 million Viking Energy Wind Farm (Viking)...
Cumbernauld energy firm shortlisted for eight awards
A Scottish energy company is celebrating after being shortlisted for eight UK national industry awards.
Cumbernauld-based USAVE Utility Contracts, which provides energy advice to UK...
Spanish students sample Scottish construction site
FOUR Spanish students received a taste of life on a Scottish construction site after completing a work experience placement in Kirkhill, West Lothian.
Acoidan Sanchez Brescit,...
Farrans to host meet the buyer event ahead of £59m Renfrewshire project
FARRANS Construction is to hold a meet the buyer event in Renfrew ahead of its £59 million build of a bridge connecting Paisley town...
Association for Project Safety ramps up mental health campaign
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has continued its UK-wide campaign to promote mental health and wellbeing in the construction industry, taking its message...
Cream of the crop: new base gives NPC scope for Scottish expansion
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) is targeting growth in the Scottish market after opening a new depot in Airdrie.
The company specialises in hiring hydraulic pile...
Covid still impacting construction as Fife Council knocks back tenders for £500,000 project
THE £500,000 replacement of Lochore Meadows Country Park's play area has been delayed after Fife Council said tenders received for the works were 'higher...
‘Much-needed’ affordable homes delivered in Linlithgow
FAMILIES have started moving in to a new-build social housing development in Linlithgow.
Cala Homes (East) has handed over 14 new affordable homes at its...
Paisley contractor reaches £100m turnover milestone
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has recorded a record turnover of £100 million for the year ended October 2022.
The business, which is celebrating its 45th year...
Green light for Edinburgh development heralded as ‘blueprint’ for post-Covid living
PLANS have been approved for the build of 126 new energy-efficient homes on the site of a former care home in Edinburgh.
The development, by...
Housebuilder races ahead with running festival sponsorship
HOUSEBUILDER Dandara Aberdeen has announced its support for an Aberdeenshire sports centre by renewing its sponsorship of its annual 10K event.
The Dandara 10K will...
Sales surge for Springfield Properties
AFTER launching three new developments in the last two months, Larbert-based Springfield Properties is experiencing an unprecedented level of sales.
The builds at Lanark, Uddingston and...
Balfour Beatty Living Places ex-offenders initiative featured on BBC News
BALFOUR Beatty Living Places recently featured on BBC News, after providing behind-the-scenes access to a careers fair held at HMP Lewes, organised by the...
German hotel firm makes a Close call for first site in UK
THE first stage of a £45m redevelopment project in Edinburgh has been marked with the handover of a 208-room hotel to a German group.
The...
Two new keynote speakers confirmed for ScaffEx24
TWO new keynote speakers have been announced for ScaffEx24: James Butcher, executive director of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), and David Abraham, founder of...
Major project updates to be shared at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025
TRANSPORT Scotland is to take centre stage at Road Expo and Bridges Scotland 2025 on November 26-27 at Glasgow's SEC.
The co-located events will showcase...
