UK Government introduces new trade measures to benefit steel producers
THE UK Government has announced that steel producers across the UK will benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap...
Work to begin on construction of new Anstruther lifeboat station
CLARK Contracts will start work to build a new RNLI lifeboat station in Anstruther on July 21.
The project aims to provide a modern base...
Timber frame specialist targets expansion with new recruits
INVERURIE-headquartered Kirkwood Timber Frame has recruited two new employees, as the business looks to extend its geographic reach.
County Durham duo Antony Bayles and Morgan...
Scaffolding boss auctions extensive collection of sports memorabilia for charity
A scaffolding manager is set to auction his impressive collection of sporting memorabilia to raise money for two charities close to his heart.
John Horne,...
Handover ceremony marks completion of new Renton homes
CORDALE Housing Association, a subsidiary of Caledonia Housing Association, has marked completion of a 25-home development at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton.
A handover ceremony at...
Investor research reveals strong showing for logistics in Scotland
LOGISTICS continues to outperform in Scotland’s investment market, according to new research on Q2, 2025 carried out by Lismore Real Estate Advisors.
Transaction volumes in...
Flagship Edinburgh development wins net zero accolade
THE City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) have been recognised for their approach to collaboration in the delivery of net zero homes after...
Historic cinema set for new lease of life after £2m revamp
EDINBURGH'S iconic Filmhouse cinema is set for a new lease of life following a refurbishment project carried out by Clark Contracts.
Completion of the £2 million...
Local firm completes first phase of Inverness housing development
THE first phase of a 'highly-anticipated' housing development in the Balloch area of Inverness has been completed by local contractor IBI Joiners Ltd.
The development...
Ravenscraig earmarked for £3.9 billion green AI data centre build
PLANS have been launched to transform part of Ravenscraig into what could become one of the UK's largest green AI data centres in a...
Multi-billion pound West of Orkney Windfarm secures offshore consent
THE West of Orkney Windfarm has secured offshore consent from the Scottish Government in a major milestone for the multi-billion pound project.
The decision by...
Major retrofit project planned for ‘landmark’ Edinburgh residential buildings
PLANS have been launched for a major retrofit project at Edinburgh's Cables Wynd House and Linksview House.
Built in the 1960s, the now designated A-listed...
Design for £35m Edinburgh project passes crucial milestone
A full design for the £35 million George Street and First New Town project in Edinburgh has been approved by the capital's council.
The news...
Local authority purchases Fife properties from Persimmon Homes
FIFE Council is to purchase nine new build houses from Persimmon Homes as part of efforts to target the region's housing emergency.
The properties -...
Time to back Scotland’s SME housebuilders – before it’s too late
By Jane Wood, chief executive of Homes for Scotland
IN June 2024, Homes for Scotland (HFS) took a bold step to fill a glaring gap in...
Fife Council responds to Grenfell Inquiry with enhanced fire safety programme
FIFE Council has stressed its focus on tenant safety by agreeing a comprehensive response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Part 2 report.
The local authority...
University of Edinburgh’s Usher Building officially opened
THE University of Edinburgh's Usher Building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter has been officially opened.
Designed by architects Hassell, with key engineering by KJ Tait and...
Scottish groups benefit from Miller Homes Community Fund
MILLER Homes has pledged £10,000 to a variety of community organisations near its developments in Scotland.
Now in its third year, the Miller Homes Community...
CITB and DWP sign agreement to boost construction career opportunities
A new agreement signed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Department for Work and Pensions is tipped to enable thousands of...
Local firm secures contract for £13.3m Shetland road project
CW Johnson Plant Ltd has secured the Shetland Islands Council contract to build the new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road in North Yell.
The local...
