Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
Call for evidence boosts SELECT campaign
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade association SELECT’s campaign to regulate electricians has received a boost as the Scottish Government announces a call for evidence.
The call to gather...
Estimated completion date for Aurs Road project delayed until spring 2026
EAST Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised estimated completion date of spring 2026 for its Aurs Road improvement project.
Work is currently underway to transform...
Housebuilder strengthens senior team in Scotland with new land and planning role
Avant Homes Scotland has appointed a strategic land and planning director to support the firm's regional expansion plans.
Michaela Sullivan, who joins from East Lothian...
Construction students urged to get creative
“CREATIVE Construction” is the topic for the JCT Student Essay Competition 2015, which is now open to all construction students registered with UK institutions.
A...
Scots housebuilder helps address English housing shortfall
SCOTTISH housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes has announced it has secured £11.5 million of funding from Homes England to help deliver almost 500 new homes...
Work begins on St Andrews student accommodation build as demand reaches ‘unprecedented’ levels
GROUND is being prepared for the build of new student accommodation in St Andrews, after pressure on the town's current student housing stock reached...
Scotland Excel signs up to new Buy Social Scotland Pledge
SCOTLAND Excel has joined a national initiative designed to strengthen opportunities for social enterprises within supply chains.
The centre of procurement expertise has signed up...
‘Transformational’ Edinburgh development creates construction jobs and training opportunities
A Wheatley development comprising 300 new homes is beginning to take shape on a site in the west of Edinburgh.
Wheatley chief executive Steven Henderson...
Savills strengthens teams with senior appointments
SAVILLS has announced that Jamie Kelman has joined the business as an associate in its earth and infrastructure teams.
Based in Savills Edinburgh office, he...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery named Glasgow’s favourite building
KELVINGROVE Art Gallery has come out top in Construction Scotland’s quest to find Glasgow’s favourite building.
The Twitter campaign run throughout the 11 days of...
“Remarkable” architect wins lifetime award
AT the same dinner, Margaret Richards was presented with the RIAS Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Award was presented by RIAS President, Iain Connelly,...
Caledonia secures £75m sustainable funding to build new energy efficient homes
CALEDONIA Housing Association has announced it has secured a 'uniquely structured' £75 million private placement, with support from NatWest, to further its commitment to...
Trade body slams ‘unacceptable’ average decision time for major housing applications
TRADE body Homes for Scotland has branded the latest annual planning performance statistics for 2020/21 - showing a 17-week increase in the average decision...
Lovell upgrades cycle path for South Queensferry school
LOVELL has upgraded a cycle path at Echline Primary School in South Queensferry as part of its build of a mixed-tenure development in partnership...
Barratt Homes East Scotland to deliver over 100 new affordable homes in Edinburgh
BARRATT Homes East Scotland has announced a multi-million pound investment which will see almost 100 new affordable homes built across three developments in Edinburgh.
In...
Union issues warning over ‘greenhouse’ crane cabs as temperatures rise
UNITE has written to construction firms to seek assurances that safety measures are in place to ensure crane drivers are not being placed at...
DataVita confirms plans for £8 million expansion to Fortis data centre
DATAVITA has announced plans to expand the capacity of its Fortis data centre, as the company continues to invest amid growing demand for its...
Work underway on £18.3m build of new West Lothian school
CONSTRUCTION is underway on the £18.3 million build of the new East Calder Primary School, West Lothian Council has said.
Hub South East is delivering...
Refurbished ‘Red Sandstone’ building set to welcome range of new retail tenants
ONE of Edinburgh’s most famous streets is set to be 'significantly revitalised' by a range of retail businesses due to open their doors in...
