Construction businesses urged to prepare for VAT changes
Construction businesses have been warned that failure to prepare for upcoming VAT changes could result in a range of financial difficulties.
Macleod Roofing marks 35th anniversary with launch of community fund
INVERNESS-based Macleod Roofing has launched a new community fund as part of its 35th anniversary year.
The firm said the move turns decades of informal...
Scotland’s home completions at lowest level since Covid
THE total number of homes completed in Scotland is at the lowest level since Covid with starts having also fallen by 41%, Scottish Government...
CITB hails impact of grant scheme as huge rise in payouts are revealed
THE CITB has revealed it has paid out over £5 million more in grants so far this financial year and supported nearly 700 more...
Work underway on age-exclusive housing developments in Scone and Kinross
JUNIPER Residential, the new age-exclusive living brand of the Cruden Group, has launched two new developments in Scone and Kinross, comprising 92 properties for...
Henry Brothers earns international recognition for green credentials
CONSTRUCTION business Henry Brothers has received an award for Environmental Best Practice at the Green Apple Environment Awards.
Designed to recognise organisations that show innovation...
Mackenzie Construction appoints Smart Surface research associate
HAVING been awarded funding from Innovate UK for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the...
Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
Allan McGill, MD at MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle, tells Project Scotland that with the UK construction sector still grappling with a...
Pay attention when it comes to paying less
Linzi Hedalen, partner at Dentons, explores pay less notices and the provisions to be aware of
RECENTLY, we have noticed a marked increase in instructions...
Scotwood Interiors appoints new MD
SCOTWOOD Interiors has announced the appointment of Chris Nugent as its new MD, following Doug Kerr's retirement after 34 years at the commercial fit...
Robertson has prison contract locked up
Robertson Facilities Management has secured a major contract with the Scottish Prison Service which will see it provide cleaning services at five prisons and...
JR Group secures place on Link Housing construction framework
THE JR Group has confirmed its place on the Link Housing construction framework for the next four years.
The Paisley-based contractor was successful in all...
Plans unveiled to make Glasgow train station more accessible
NETWORK Rail has unveiled plans to improve accessibility for passengers at Anniesland station in Glasgow.
The proposals would see a new lift system be installed...
More takes leading role at Stewart Milne Homes
GERRY More has been appointed managing director of Stewart Milne Homes in central Scotland.
He will take up his new position at the start of...
Housebuilding increases hold on the construction industry
NEW figures show that residential construction accounted for more than a third of the total value of contracts awarded in July, on the back of record-breaking...
Renewables investment to prompt recruitment drive at Edinburgh Boiler Company
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division.
Staff numbers will...
Raft of Glasgow health buildings set for improvement works
HUB West Scotland has revealed that a £4.4 million investment in works to improve six of Glasgow’s health and care centres is being rolled...
Deadline extended for Scottish Roofing Awards 2025
THE deadline to enter the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2025 has been extended.
NFRC members now have until 5pm on 10 September to submit their...
Farrans to begin build of new road in Paisley
FARRANS is to begin work in November on the creation of a new road and junction in Paisley as part of a £59 million...
New data shows demand for essential construction materials continues to fall
NEW research has revealed that UK demand for essential construction materials fell further in the first quarter of 2026.
The stats are divulged in the...
