CITB publishes Business Plan for 2026–27 following ‘tough decisions’ on funding
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Business Plan for 2026–27, following some 'tough decisions' on how funding is allocated.
The plan sets...
Scottish Government passes legislation to support growth of heat networks
SCOTLAND has become the first country in the UK to support the growth of heat networks after passing new legislation.
The heat networks (Scotland) bill...
Campaign to regulate Scotland’s electrical industry receives ‘timely boost’
THE campaign for regulation of the electrical industry in Scotland has received a 'timely boost' after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for...
10 ways tradespeople can reduce their day-to-day business costs
AN expert has shared 10 ways that tradespeople can reduce their day-to-day business costs.
The advice, from Thomas Goodman of MyJobQuote, comes after ElectricalDirect reached...
Historic Millport Town Hall set to reopen following ‘transformative renovation’
THE refurbished Millport Town Hall is set to reopen following a 'transformative renovation' of the historic building.
The grand opening ceremony marks the culmination of...
Maxi secures deal to build new Edinburgh boat house
MAXI Construction has landed a contract from St Andrew Boat Club for the construction of a boat house in Edinburgh, which will provide a...
Inverness and Midlothian pupils win housebuilder’s Christmas candle challenge
PUPILS from Kinmylies Primary School in Inverness and Rosewell Primary in Midlothian have named and designed Christmas candles which are being donated to foodbanks...
Work begins on ‘best in class’ Edinburgh refurbished workspace
PROPERTY regeneration and placemaking specialist Scarborough Group International (SGI) has started work to redevelop the former Younger Building in west Edinburgh.
Due to complete in...
Housebuilder acquires 45-acre Cambuslang site
MILLER Homes has secured a 45-acre site in Hallside, Cambuslang. The development will comprise 182 three, four and five-bedroom homes.
The housebuilder said Cambuslang has been...
First UK Government hub opens in Scotland
A new flagship UK Government hub has been officially completed in Edinburgh.
The seven-storey, 190,000 square-feet, 'ultra-modern' office space near Waverley train station will house...
Firms complete survey on seabed area 1.5 times the size of Edinburgh
THE developers of the West of Orkney windfarm have completed its 2022 offshore surveys for the project site on an area of seabed 1.5...
McConnell announces regional director promotion
JOHN Hepburn has been promoted to regional director of McConnell in Scotland.
Described as an 'integral' and 'influential' part of the McConnell management team, John...
Flood talks set
A multi-agency meeting will be held this month to discuss flooding and storm damage that affected the north-east town of Stonehaven and surrounding areas...
Work on Edwardian suspension bridge to continue into new year
REPAIR work to the Cambus O' May suspension bridge will continue into the first couple of weeks of 2021, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed.
The B-listed...
Build of purpose-built care home completed in Penicuik
A purpose-built care home, delivered by a joint venture comprising Morrison Community Care and CCG (Scotland), has been completed at Greenlaw Mains, Penicuik.
Glencorse Care...
Work begins on £12.4m Bishopbriggs school
A sod cutting ceremony has marked the start of construction work at a new £12.4 million school and childcare centre in Bishopbriggs.
Pupils from Woodhill and...
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....
SFHA makes funding call amid concerns over cost of resolving historic construction issues
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that the cost of resolving historic construction issues could heavily impact rent levels in the...
Housebuilder welcomes appeal decision over Aberdour car park
CALA has expressed satisfaction following a successful appeal to retain a car park in Aberdour.
Fife Council’s review body has overturned the original, delegated decision...
Turner & Townsend supports construction scholarships at Glasgow Caledonian University
TURNER & Townsend has committed £82,500 to launch 10 new scholarships for students in quantity surveying and risk management at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU).
The...
