UK Government launches independent review of system for testing construction materials
THE UK Government has appointed two experts to lead an independent review of the system for testing construction products.
The government said that the review will...
Natural laboratory aims to restore ‘stunning slice of Scottish Highlands’
A natural laboratory has been created in the Scottish Highlands in a bid to restore the local area.
Ogilvie helps hotel specialist build Glasgow vision
OGILVIE Construction has completed work at the 374-bed Motel One Hotel in Glasgow city centre.
The hotel marks the first in Glasgow for the European...
hub South West CEO steps down after overseeing over £1 billion of projects
MICHAEL McBrearty is stepping down as CEO of hub South West Scotland after eight-and-a-half years in the role.
His decision has been made to allow...
New homes tipped to ‘transform’ ex-school site in Glasgow’s east end
CCG Homes has released CGI images offering a first glimpse of the new homes tipped to 'transform' a derelict site in Glasgow's east end.
Plans...
Cala to launch 170-home Kirkintilloch development
CALA Homes (West) is set to launch its latest development in Kirkintilloch, with the 170-home Weaver’s Brae site launching off-plan on October 7.
Located off...
Barton Willmore reveals Scottish promotions
BARTON Willmore has announced two major promotions at its operating team in Scotland.
Euan Revell, who is based in the planning and design consultancy's Edinburgh...
Prison programme aimed at tackling construction skills gaps expanded to Barlinnie
A prison initiative aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing the construction skills shortage, led by Amey and Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has been expanded...
Mixed-use proposals submitted for ‘highly constrained and challenging’ Edinburgh site
A planning application has been submitted by Alumno Group for purpose-built student accommodation, including ground floor commercial space, at Jock’s Lodge in Edinburgh.
Located on...
Cruden enjoys double success at Homes For Scotland Awards
CRUDEN Homes is celebrating double success after landing the titles of Large Home Builder of the Year and Development of the Year - Small...
Value of hub community projects up nearly 60%
THE value of community-based projects either under construction or open that are being delivered through the Scotland-wide hub programme has increased 58% during the first...
Living roof installed at Inverness Castle
WORK is complete on the installation of a living roof at Inverness Castle as part of the project to transform the historic building into...
Plans unveiled for major revamp of Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries
PLANS have been submitted to Glasgow City Council for the revamp of Buchanan Galleries by owner Landsec.
The firm's proposals, created in collaboration with Threesixty...
Work commences on Clydeside Distillery
McLaughlin & Harvey has started work on transforming Glasgow’s Pump House distillery on the banks of the Clyde.
The £10.5 million project will create a...
Latest Hillington Park refurbishment programme completed
THE latest project in a planned refurbishment programme at Hillington Park has been completed, bringing the total invested by Frasers Property in modernising existing...
BE-ST’s Danielle Miller appointed WiP Central Scotland branch chair
WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced Danielle Miller as the organisation's new Central Scotland branch chair for 2026-27.
Danielle, who is associate director for stakeholder engagement...
No further measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry
NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland's construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the country's lockdown restrictions.
Non-essential construction had previously...
Construction work marks milestone for Outer Hebrides’ space ambitions
CONSTRUCTION work has started at the Spaceport 1 sub-orbital launch site in North Uist, representing a major milestone for the space ambitions of the...
Aviemore civils contractor appoints non-executive director
AVIEMORE-based civil and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has appointed Donald Forsyth as non-executive director.
As well as previously chairing the Highlands & Islands...
Partnership programme to inspire next generation of Winchburgh youngsters
WINCHBURGH Developments Limited (WDL), West Lothian College, and Winchburgh Academy are launching a 16-week 'developing Winchburgh' schools partnership programme.
The mentoring programme, launched to celebrate...
