Peat bog at University of Stirling to support major space project
PEAT has been taken from the site of what will become the Sutherland Spaceport to be recreated into a test bog at the University...
Work complete at “refreshed” Edinburgh depot
ROBERTSON has announced the completion of a £4.6 million project at Seafield Depot in Edinburgh that will provide welfare accommodation and refuse vehicle parking for the...
Design competition inspires next generation of construction professionals
A team from Arbroath High School has claimed first prize in a new design competition aimed at inspiring the next generation of construction and...
Vision unveiled for new coastal neighbourhood in Edinburgh
A masterplan to transform Seafield in north-east Edinburgh into a new neighbourhood has been unveiled by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Currently, the area is...
Build of council houses progresses in Newton Mearns
CONSTRUCTION of 17 new council homes in Newton Mearns is progressing, with East Renfrewshire Council anticipating tenants to be handed the keys this autumn.
The...
Return to office working helps drive lettings activity
THE serviced offices arm of HFD Group has reported a 'positive' start to 2022, with a number of new lettings at Strathclyde Business Park...
Miller Homes announces 750 new homes for Scotland
MILLER Homes has announced plans to create 750 new homes in Scotland as the company prepares to start build on a further five sites across...
New initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across construction
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across the construction sector.
CSIC said that the DIveIN training...
Developers win appeal for proposed Edinburgh student accommodation
A planning application for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh’s Canongate has been approved following an appeal by property developers to the Scottish Government.
Summix...
Work to finally start on 980-home South Queensferry site
CONSTRUCTION is set to get underway at a new 980-home development in South Queensferry that has been ten years in the planning.
Cala announced the...
First Minister officially opens £500 million motorway project
THE £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The scheme, which has been tipped to reduce...
Morrison Construction flies the flag at Saltire Infrastructure Awards
MORRISON Construction saw double at the recent Saltire Infrastructure Awards, picking up two prestigious civil engineering accolades.
The contractor was awarded the Greatest Contribution to...
Contractor delivers ‘iconic addition’ to OVO Hydro
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has completed a third project within the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, which has allowed the formation of the new Sky VIP...
NASC warns scaffolding workforce shortage could impact delivery of projects
NASC has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect...
Mill Architects director joins board of Scottish Agritourism
MILL Architects director Richard Webb has been appointed to the board of Scottish Agritourism.
Scottish Agritourism represents more than 300 member businesses and is strengthening...
First phase of Birkwood Castle development nears completion
ENVESTCO have completed the first phase of the development of Birkwood Castle and estate which is being transformed into a stunning boutique hotel and residential development of luxury...
Does quantity surveying need a rebrand to attract the next generation?
By Heather Holbrook, director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
Quantity surveying is a vital part of the UK's £370 billion construction industry,...
Landmark moment reached on £566m Shetland wind farm scheme
FIRST power has been produced at Shetland's Viking Wind Farm in a landmark moment for the £566 million project.
RJ McLeod first began construction of...
Green light for £50m logistics park in Bellshill
KNIGHT Property Group has been granted full planning approval from North Lanarkshire Council for a £50 million logistics park at Bellshill Industrial Estate.
To be...
Glasgow’s subway system trials ‘pioneering’ new 5G technology
GLASGOW'S historic subway system is set to benefit from a 'pioneering' new project to explore 5G experiences for commuters.
Researchers from the city's University of...
