New Dorrator Bridge opens to public
A new bridge that will ensure local communities in Falkirk are linked for decades to come has opened to the public.
The installation of the...
BEAR Scotland to begin £415,000 overnight surfacing improvement works
BEAR Scotland is set to begin £415,000 worth of essential overnight surfacing improvement works across the A83.
Scheduled to begin on July 19, the overnight...
Construction products specialist publishes EPDs for entire range
PAVING and walling manufacturer Tobermore has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the firm's entire product range.
An EPD is a document that lays out...
Steadmans’ growth prompts new managerial role
BUILDING products manufacturer Steadmans has promoted Darren Hall to the new post of sales and operations manager for Scotland and Ireland.
Darren, who has been with...
Consortium to deliver 655-home development in Edinburgh
PLANS for a new 655-home development in Edinburgh have been given the green light by local councillors.
The Cammo Estate project is a consortium scheme...
Can-do attitude pays off for Afghan apprentice
JUST months shy of his 18th birthday, Shams Rahimi arrived in Scotland alone from his home country of Afghanistan as a refugee. Now aged...
New £100m programme will boost use of AI in construction
A £100 million artificial intelligence (AI) programme has been launched to boost the use of the technology in sectors including construction.
It comes from Innovate...
Application submitted for build to rent Edinburgh apartments
PROPERTY developer and operator, PLATFORM_, has submitted an application for the build of a 'high-quality' built-to-rent (BTR) accommodation in Edinburgh.
Located at the site of...
Tackling the disconnect between Scotland’s housing shortage and newbuild supply
By Stephen Dick, partner at full-service legal firm Gilson Gray
WHILE the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour Government...
Plans approved for ‘transformational’ Irvine tourism project
AMBITIOUS plans to transform the Harbourside area of Irvine have been approved by North Ayrshire Council.
The Great Harbour masterplan sets out the vision for how the...
67% of SBF levy-paying members vote to endorse CITB proposals
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has revealed its members have voted in favour of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) levy proposals for 2026-29,...
Construction output stats show signs of encouragement
THE latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) report on construction output has revealed that while overall output was flat over a three month period, new...
Historic Glasgow dock to be restored in £500,000 project
A £500,000 restoration programme is set to get underway at Govan Graving Dock in a bid to return it to a fully operational ship...
Bell rings true at DM Hall
CHARTERED building surveyor Philip Bell has joined the building consultancy arm of DM Hall.
Philip, who will be based in Edinburgh, is a member of...
Green light for Highland tourism project
SAVILLS has confirmed that its planning team in Scotland has secured planning permission in principle from Highland councillors for 'high quality' woodland holiday accommodation...
Homes for Scotland names new chief executive
NICOLA Barclay has been named the new chief executive of Homes for Scotland (HFS).
Nicola, who is currently director of planning for the trade body,...
Amateur golfer on course for success thanks to engineering firm sponsorship
A mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy has awarded a three-year sponsorship to an aspiring Scottish amateur golfer.
XBuro UK will sponsor Megan Docherty in what...
Cruden Homes gets to work on two new East Lothian developments
CRUDEN Homes has started construction at two new developments in East Lothian.
Abbey Gardens at Old Craighall near Musselburgh will comprise 32 properties for sale...
Eden Project Dundee prepares to submit planning application
AN 'extensive' consultation period is set to commence ahead of a planning application being submitted in August for the creation of Eden Project Dundee.
The...
New categories added to BESA industry awards
THE Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has announced the launch of an 'expanded and rebranded' BESA Industry Awards programme for 2023.
The BESA Awards celebrate...
