Minister hears of engineering opportunities during Livingston visit
JAMIE Hepburn MSP, the Scottish Government Minister for Employability and Training, recently visited Livingston-based Almond Engineering to hear about career opportunities for young people.
The...
Flood resilient home set to be developed
BRE is to work in partnership with flood risk management company Aquobex and architectural firm Baca to develop a design for a Flood Resilient...
Children decorate Kelvin Hall site with drawings of its history
GLASGOW schoolchildren were this week invited to the unveiling of their artwork, taking pride of place outside historic Kelvin Hall which is currently undergoing redevelopment...
Linear DC expands south of the border
LINEAR Group has announced the expansion of its main contracting arm, Linear DC, into the north of England. The move comes less than 18...
General Election: a turning point for climate action and the path to net zero
By John Forster, chair of Forster Group
LIKE many, I have been closely observing the outcomes of the General Election. The results signal a pivotal...
Sale of South Clyde Energy Centre site complete
FORTUM Glasgow, a joint venture between Fortum Oyj and Verus Energy, has completed the purchase of South Clyde Energy Centre from Peel Environmental for...
Barr completes new Tesco in Dunfermline
PROVOST of Fife Jim Leishman has officially opened the brand new 52,000 sq ft Tesco superstore in Dunfermline created by Barr Construction.
The new store features...
Union in warning over working while ill
Construction union UCATT says the absence of sick pay for some workers can endanger not only their own lives but also the safety of...
Engineering specialist aligns brands to support expansion plans
GLASGOW-based Edwin James Group has announced it is aligning its brands as part of the firm's growth plans.
Jex Process Services will become EJ Musk...
New bonds issued to support delivery of affordable homes in Scotland
A £22 million investment has been made into a scheme to increase investment in affordable homes and deliver more housing.
As part of Scotland's charitable...
New district park opens in Winchburgh
OVER 100 Winchburgh schoolchildren have gathered to plant bulbs in celebration of the opening of Scotland's largest new park.
It comes as part of the...
Double award joy for architecture and planning practice
HALLIDAY Fraser Munro is celebrating after a double triumph at the Scottish Property Awards.
The firm was awarded the Business Resilience Award for its response...
Marshall awarded contract to build luxury Perthshire homes
MARSHALL Construction has landed a contract to build luxury housing for Athron Hill Development Company, near Milnathort.
The site is located in wooded grounds, which...
Groundforce appoints global major projects director
CONSTRUCTION services supplier Groundforce has appointed James Burchell as global major projects director.
James joined the firm as a yard labourer/driver almost 30 years ago....
Keller Group hails record financial performance in 2025
GEOTECHNICAL specialist Keller Group has reported a record financial performance in its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Global group revenue rose...
Hot property: brothers earn global recognition
THERE can’t be too many individuals operating within the Scottish construction industry who have been inducted into an actual hall of fame.
Motherwell brothers Stephen and...
Six Scottish regeneration and transport projects receive £122m levelling up funding
SIX regeneration and transport projects across Scotland are to receive almost £122 million from the third round of the UK Government's levelling up fund.
The...
Luceco Group announced as headline sponsor for SELECT President’s Lunch
LUCECO Group has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the 2026 SELECT President’s Lunch.
The electrical and lighting specialist will be the key supporter...
Contractor announced for build of £40m Edinburgh Innovation Hub
HERON Bros has been awarded the contract for the £40 million build of the Edinburgh Innovation Hub.
The 'nationally significant' facility, which is a joint...
McLaughlin & Harvey and RJ McLeod to lead utilities framework in Scotland
MCLAUGHLIN & Harvey and RJ McLeod have been appointed to lead a £1 billion SCAPE utilities works and services framework in Scotland.
Kier and McLaughlin...
