RICS Scotland Conference highlights the need for collaboration and innovation
LEADERS from across Scotland's built environment came together at the RICS Scotland Conference 2026.
The conference highlighted that collaboration is key across the built environment...
Charity calls for ‘mobility hubs’ for large housing developments
A shared transport charity is calling for large housing developments in Scotland to contain ‘mobility hubs’ for transport as a condition of planning consent...
Offsite methods utilised at Paisley affordable homes project
CCG is currently delivering a 39-home affordable housing development in Paisley town centre using offsite construction and the firm's ‘iQ’ timber frame system.
The project...
Complex galleries transformation project proves a work of art
Barry O’Hagan, regional director for Scotland at Tilbury Douglas, discusses working with the National Galleries of Scotland to extend and transform the National in...
Paisley contractor hails record month for new business wins
CLARK Contracts has recorded a record month for the business after securing over £30 million of new orders.
The Paisley-based contractor revealed the work includes...
First electric train trialled on East Kilbride line as £144m project nears completion
AN electric train has been trialled on the East Kilbride railway line for the first time ever as a £144 million electrification project nears...
£6m building services package supports Lost Shore Surf Resort
ARC-Tech (Scotland) has revealed details of its £6 million mechanical and electrical (M&E) services package for Scotland’s latest tourist destination in Edinburgh.
The £60 million...
GMG turns up the heat on energy-efficient upgrades in North Lanarkshire
GMG Contractors has embarked on a five-year contract to deliver transformative home improvements to hundreds of properties across North Lanarkshire.
The Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary contractor has...
Securing the future of our industry
By Alan Burns, Divisions Manager for City Building
There have been reports for some time of a skills gap in the construction industry where talents...
Scottish house prices rise at fastest rate in two years
HOUSE prices in Scotland rose at the fastest rate since mid-2022 last month, according to the results of the latest Royal Institution of Chartered...
Most construction SMEs confident of raising finance
NEW figures reveal that 73% of SMEs in the construction and manufacturing industries are confident in their ability to raise finance.
A survey on behalf of Platform Black talked...
Ex-Navy engineer launches boiler repair business
A former Royal Navy helicopter engineer has launched a new boiler repair business in Edinburgh.
Andrew Lamond, who spent four years based at Royal Naval...
New prizes up for grabs at SELECT Awards 2018
TWO new categories have been revealed ahead of the SELECT Industry Awards for 2018.
Joining established categories, which include Apprentice of the Year and Lifetime...
Tile manufacturer shows support for vulnerable children and young people in Kenya
AS part of its Give4Good initiative, a team from roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles recently travelled to Kenya to support The Footprints Family.
The...
New drone service aids building project visibility
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has launched a new drone service to produce images and video footage for clients.
John Reid, a surveyor at the firm’s Dumbarton office,...
Airdrie firm appoints ‘Scotland’s oldest’ construction plant sales chief
AN Airdrie-based plant and tool hire business has appointed a 78-year-old believed to be the oldest sales person in the Scottish plant hire sector.
Arvill...
Housebuilder helps Mearns Primary School pupils combat litter
MACTAGGART & Mickel has helped pupils at Mearns Primary School with their campaign to reduce litter in Newton Mearns.
The housebuilder supplied 23 primary three...
Moray distillery to install heat recovery system amidst soaring energy prices
A Moray distillery is to install a heat recovery system to cut carbon and costs amidst increasing energy prices.
Benromach Distillery in Forres is one...
Knauf becomes official company supporter of Lighthouse construction charity
BUILDING products manufacturer Knauf has become an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.
The firm said the partnership underscores Knauf’s commitment to...
Property developer teams up with martial arts expert on gym renovation project
PROPERTY developer and housebuilder Ruman Homes is diversifying into martial arts!
The Dollar based business, run by Mat Ruman and Kerry Jukes, is helping local...
