Rising apprentice costs are ‘undermining’ the workforce of the future
THE head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body has expressed serious concern over the combination of rising wages and decreasing financial support for taking on...
SSEN secures dedicated vessel to transport construction materials on major project
SSEN Transmission has secured a dedicated vessel to handle construction materials and project freight on its Lewis Hub and Western Isles high voltage direct...
Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure
A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Preferred contractors appointed for first phase of £2.1 billion Highland Investment Plan projects
THE Highland Council has announced the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).
Morgan...
Millions of UK workers could be suffering from ‘second-hand stress’
NEW analysis has revealed that millions of UK employees could be struggling with their own mental health due to those around them exhibiting stress,...
Property factor opens Westhill office after securing 300-home Aberdeen development
PROPERTY factor Taylor & Martin has expanded into Aberdeen after securing a 300-home development in the city’s west end.
The firm has opened its third...
Partnership-led approach pays off as Lovell posts record financial results
LOVELL has reported a record set of financial results for 2025, contributing to parent company Morgan Sindall Group's revenue increasing by 10% to over...
Funding boost for ‘game-changing’ recycled glass building technology innovation
A south of Scotland-based 'disruptor' in the UK construction sector is benefiting from a £330,000 grant to propel its recycled glass building technology.
Vaso by...
New report on heat pump rollout a ‘wake-up call’ for Scotland
A new report describing Scotland's current plans for heat pump rollout as 'slow' and 'unambitious' should be a wake-up call for the government according...
Build of new Ravenscraig commercial premises to get underway
WORK is set to begin on the first phase of the build of a 62,000 sq ft commercial premises at Ravenscraig Enterprise Park.
Luddon Construction...
Stuck in the cold: why retrofit understanding matters for Scotland’s homeowners and tradespeople
By Josiah Lockhart, CEO at Changeworks
SCOTLAND has set ambitious targets to cut emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Yet for families living in homes that...
New fund aims to help Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings adapt to climate change
A £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects designed to help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate...
More modern apprenticeship roles being created in Falkirk than ever before
FALKIRK Council has said that more modern apprenticeship roles are being created across the Falkirk area than ever.
Since April 2025, 89 local residents have...
BE-ST’s Danielle Miller appointed WiP Central Scotland branch chair
WOMEN in Property (WiP) has announced Danielle Miller as the organisation's new Central Scotland branch chair for 2026-27.
Danielle, who is associate director for stakeholder engagement...
Groundforce appoints global major projects director
CONSTRUCTION services supplier Groundforce has appointed James Burchell as global major projects director.
James joined the firm as a yard labourer/driver almost 30 years ago....
Build of council houses progresses in Newton Mearns
CONSTRUCTION of 17 new council homes in Newton Mearns is progressing, with East Renfrewshire Council anticipating tenants to be handed the keys this autumn.
The...
Partnership marks £2m construction milestone for automated water treatment
OSSO, a provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, and ProMinent UK and Ireland, a manufacturer of metering components and systems, have announced their...
Housebuilder confirms partnership with Scottish timber frame manufacturer
HOUSEBUILDER Keepmoat has announced a new partnership with Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Scotland.
The move is tipped to promote sustainable Scottish forestry and will see...
Union Technical appointment brings Scottish voice to national decarbonisation group
UNION Technical has been appointed to the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG), which brings together experts to drive forward the UK’s residential retrofit ambitions.
The...
DM Hall joins Scottish Agritourism to support growth of rural businesses
CHARTERED surveying specialist DM Hall has joined Scottish Agritourism as a trade member, strengthening its commitment to supporting the growth and diversification of rural businesses...
