Precast in the frame for net zero future
A precast concrete approach to constructing the building frame for the UK’s largest ever Passivhaus school has demonstrated the material’s potential for use in...
Ground investigation to inform future access to Aberdeen South Harbour
CONCEPT Engineering Consultants have been contracted by Aberdeen City Council to carry out ground investigation work along Coast Road and Harness Road.
The work will...
Five housebuilders now on site at Winchburgh as second phase begins
THE second phase of housebuilding at Winchburgh is underway after Winchburgh Developments welcomed CALA, Barratt Homes and J Smart & Co to its new...
Furniture recycling specialist upcycles Boralex’s first Scottish office
WORKPLACE furniture recycling organisation Recycle Scotland has supplied 'upcycled' furniture for renewable energy firm, Boralex’s first Scottish office in Edinburgh.
As a global leader in...
Lovell poised to launch on-site sites at new Winchburgh development
LOVELL Homes has announced it will officially launch on-site sales at its Central Square development in Winchburgh this weekend.
The firm is hosting a family-friendly...
Employee ownership helps drive growth of Tayport textiles firm
A Fife-based technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, is announcing ‘impressive’ profits despite a challenging year.
Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned company based in...
Management buy-out complete at Livingston-based Empteezy Group
EMPTEEZY Group, a Livingston-headquartered designer, manufacturer and distributor of industrial safety products and solutions, has been acquired in a management buy-out.
The move has been...
Consultancy calls for greater planning and controls to tackle capacity crunch
TURNER & Townsend is calling for stronger project controls and upfront programme planning to combat a sector-wide capacity crunch.
The call comes as 'cooling demand,...
City Building wins European award for excellence
SCOTTISH construction company, City Building, has secured a prestigious European award for its commitment to delivering excellence throughout its firm.
Quality Scotland, national partner of the...
Bo’ness Recreation Centre to close after survey reveals £4m repair cost
THE Bo'ness Recreation Centre is to close due to condition concerns, Falkirk Council has announced.
An independent survey was undertaken on the facility as part...
Seven up
THE efforts of apprentices from one of Scotland’s largest construction firms have been recognised at this year’s South Lanarkshire College Construction Awards.
Seven apprentices from...
Roofing and cladding contractors’ workloads remain ‘largely steady’ despite wider sector challenges
NEW research has highlighted the resilience being shown by UK roofing and cladding contractors, despite a challenging period for the wider construction sector.
NFRC’s (National...
Wood and Equinor extend UK collaboration
WOOD has secured a three-year contract extension to provide operations, maintenance, modifications, and support services (OMMS) on Equinor's assets at the Mariner field.
The extended...
BAM adds to senior management team in Scotland
EMMA Fradgley has been appointed pre-construction director at BAM Construction and will work out of the firm's office in Stepps, near Glasgow.
She has spent...
Clark Contracts Academy continues to address sector skills gaps
CLARK Contracts has announced it has strengthened its long-running academy programme with the recruitment of 15 new trainees and apprentices so far in 2026.
Established...
Transport secretary sees progress in work to improve the Old Military Road
SCOTLAND'S transport minister Fiona Hyslop has visited the Rest and Be Thankful to see first-hand the upgraded section of the diversionary route for the...
Construction industry urged to step up mental health focus
FEDERATION of Master Builders (FMB) member and military veteran Nick McHale is urging the construction industry to put mental health first this Mental Health...
Architects reappointed to NHS SBS framework
NORR Consultants has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services Framework.
The architecture practice, which has three offices in Scotland,...
Burns & McDonnell ‘deepens presence’ in Scotland with new framework role
CONSTRUCTION business Burns & McDonnell has been appointed by Scottish Power Energy Networks to join a new framework for engineering design services in Scotland.
Suppliers...
Campaigners present own plans for Glasgow’s Park District
Campaigners fighting against plans to build a modern block of flats in Glasgow’s Park Quadrant have submitted their own alternative proposal for the area.
The...
