Almost 200 new homes to be constructed in Stepps

BARRATT Homes West Scotland and CALA Homes (West) have achieved planning consent from North Lanarkshire Council to create a new 199-home residential development in...
Construction workers

Army leavers urged to consider becoming construction trainers

INDIVIDUALS leaving the army are being urged to consider becoming trainers, assessors and building safety auditors. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said that with...

Glasgow exhibition highlights role of civil engineers in tackling climate challenges

A new Glasgow exhibition is highlighting the role of civil engineers in helping society respond to the challenges of climate change and achieve net...

Increase in build of rural homes predicted as lockdown changes attitudes

A London-based accountancy firm has said that Scottish landowners could benefit from a potential rise in demand for homes in rural areas, thanks to...

“Significant section” of Aberdeen bypass to open

SCOTLAND'S Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has announced that a "significant section" of the Aberdeen bypass project will open next week following talks with contractor Aberdeen Roads...
Plumbing and heating engineer

SNIPEF welcomes clean energy jobs plan, but highlights importance of affordability

THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has backed the UK Government’s announcement of a UK-wide clean energy jobs plan. The organisation described it as an...

CITB launches “transformative” new training model and grants scheme

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its new Training Model and Grants Scheme. The organisation described it as a "transformative" new system and...

Whiteburn celebrates another award win

WHITEBURN has been announced as the House Builder of the Year (less than 100 units) at the Scottish Home Awards 2025. The honour follows the...

TV star Martin Compston visits Toddleburn site

SSE Renewables has told of its 'great day' welcoming Martin Compston to its Toddleburn wind farm. The film and television star visited the facility to...

Keltbray shines a light on training investment

KELTBRAY Group has joined the 5% club, a movement of employers focused on promoting apprenticeships and other 'earn and learn' opportunities. 7% of Keltbray’s 1500...

Jacobs wins A9 dualling deal

THE second of three large design contracts for the A9 dualling programme, each estimated to be worth between £40-£60 million, has been awarded. Transport Minister,...

Property management specialist plans new measures to help housing market recover

NEWTON Property Management has announced a raft of measures it hopes will help return purchaser confidence to the housing market. The Glasgow-headquartered property factor said...
Claire Mack

Scottish business coalition calls for ‘tax competitiveness’ ahead of Holyrood election

A coalition of Scottish business and industry organisations has published a joint manifesto setting out a shared economic mandate for the next Scottish Parliament,...

CALA submits planning application for Lenzie development

CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for a new housing development in Lenzie. The housebuilder’s application shows a mix of 48 private homes...

Kingdom and Campion give back to local communites in festive campaign

KINGDOM Housing Association and Campion Homes have been helping to spread festive cheer among local communities. Staff from Kingdom and Campion delivered selection boxes to...

Argyll & Bute Council plans build of over 1,000 affordable homes

ARGYLL and Bute Council has announced plans to build over 1,000 affordable homes over the next five years. The local authority said that its strategic...
Casey Boyne

Hardies appoints new associate to Glasgow quantity surveying team

HARDIES Chartered Surveyors has announced the appointment of Casey Boyne as an associate within the firm's Glasgow quantity surveying team. With specialisms in contract management,...

New £3m Greenock nursery officially opened

THE new £3 million Larkfield Early Learning Centre in Greenock has officially been opened. Delivered by Inverclyde Council alongside hub West and CCG, the new...
Bracewell on stage receiving award

Bracewell earns award recognition for collaborative approach

ARCHITECTURE practice Bracewell has expressed its delighted after being named Supporting Member of the Year at the 2026 Homes for Scotland Awards. The award was in...

Construction project director set to reach new heights in school fundraising challenge

HUB South East project director Eileen Mackin is set to tackle her fear of heights by embarking on a skydive to raise money for...