Dundee development gets the go-ahead

A proposed development of 28 affordable homes has been given the green light by Dundee City Council. Planning permission has been granted for Caledonia Housing...
Musculoskeletal disorders resource

Free resource hub launched to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders

THE Health in Construction Leadership Group (HCLG) has launched a new resource hub to provide information on how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The organisation...

World’s deepest offshore wind farm build involves ‘massive feat of engineering’

SSE Renewables has reported 'another significant milestone' being passed in the creation of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm which will sit 27 kilometres off...
Albyn Housing Society social housing

Why more housing can unlock the potential of the Highlands

By Kirsty Morrison, group chief executive of Albyn Housing Society  IT has now been over six months since the Scottish Parliament declared a housing emergency....

Rower marks start of demolition work

OLYMPIC Gold medal rower Katherine Grainger CBE kicked off work on a new office development named after her. The demolition of a derelict factory marked...

System which uses River Clyde to heat buildings scoops international award

A 'pioneering' system which enables water from the River Clyde to heat buildings has received international recognition. The European Heat Pump Awards, which attracts entries...

BAM announces acceleration of ambitious carbon targets

BAM has announced that its UK and Ireland businesses have set a carbon target to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026. The...

Lift off for Edinburgh rocket manufacturer

A rocket manufacturer has said that it has 'effectively' made the UK ready for launching rockets into space, following the successful build of a...
Fringe Central

‘Complex’ refurbishment project will create new home for Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

STUDIO LBA has been appointed as architect for the refurbishment and creation of a multi-purpose space for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Fringe artists...

New report highlights seven ways to create healthy communities post-Covid

A new report by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has called for greater levels of collaboration between health, social care, and planning professionals to...

Mineral products sector has ‘key role’ to play in supporting sustainable growth in Scotland

THE Mineral Products Association Scotland (MPAS) has published a new document which sets out a series of policy recommendations for the Scottish Government. The organisation...
Mike Birch, Egis

Egis appoints transportation director for UK and Ireland

EGIS, the global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm, has appointed Mike Birch as transportation director for the UK and Ireland. Mike...
Scaffolding training taking place

CITB urging Scottish offshore workers to consider scaffolding careers

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging Scottish offshore workers to consider a career in construction due to the number of transferable skills...

Work begins on £3m extension at Dundee school

ROBERTSON Construction Tayside has commenced work on a £3 million extension at Dundee's Mill O'Mains Primary School. The Dundee City Council project will see the...
Sara Edmonds

A call for clarity over UK retrofit delivery models

By Sara Edmonds, co-director of the National Retrofit Hub AS Scotland’s building industry reckons with the formidable challenge of scaling up retrofit initiatives and decarbonising...

Scotland publishes world’s ‘most ambitious’ framework of climate targets

THE Scottish Government has published its roadmap to its 'world leading' climate change targets. More than 100 new policies and proposals to support the country's...

Breedon Group sees 50% increase in profits after “eventful” 2016

Construction materials group Breedon has announced a 50% increase in profit for 2016 after an “eventful” year. The group posted profits before tax of £46.8...

Thomas & Adamson appointed to landmark Glasgow carbon neutral office project

THOMAS & Adamson has announced it has been appointed to provide cost management services on Glasgow's 150 St Vincent Street – with plans to...

Taylor Wimpey Challenge continues to raise money for charity

A Scottish team has raised over £2,973 for charity after taking part in the Taylor Wimpey Challenge earlier this month. The housebuilder's annual fundraising event,...

New infrastructure project marks ‘last piece of the Braehead jigsaw’ for DBA

DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has announced it has secured a whole structural design contract on a housing development on the last piece of vacant...