Green light for dozens of new affordable homes in Ravenscraig
A planning application for 48 affordable homes at Ravenscraig has been approved by North Lanarkshire Council.
Submitted by McTaggart Construction, North Lanarkshire Council and Ravenscraig...
New £64m Galashiels Academy officially opens
THE new £64 million Galashiels Academy has officially opened its doors. Morrison Construction was main contractor on the Scottish Borders Council project, with Hub...
Clark Contracts to lead construction of new Pitlochry supermarket
CLARK Contracts has been appointed main contractor for the construction of a new Tesco supermarket in Pitlochry, Perthshire.
The contract, which is being completed for...
Scottish commercial property proves ‘highly resilient’ despite year of uncertainty
NEW research has revealed that investment in Scottish commercial property in 2025 reached almost £2 billion despite a year of uncertainty.
Knight Frank's analysis of...
Work complete on £7m upgrade of one of Scotland’s most critical freight corridors
NETWORK Rail has delivered £7 million worth of improvements to one of the most critical freight corridors in Scotland.
Multiple upgrades were carried out during...
Groundforce Shorco adds two new leaders to engineering team
GROUNDFORCE Shorco has announced the appointment of two new senior members to the firm's engineering team.
Akil Jasm has been named head of engineering design,...
Hillhouse Group appoints new CEO
TROON-based quarrying and construction materials specialist Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the firm's new CEO.
He is succeeding Robert McNaughton, who retires in...
AI, skills and housing tipped to take centre stage in 2026
THE continued rise of Artificial Intelligence, addressing skills shortages, and meeting demand for housing and electrification have been identified as some of the key...
SAMH praises construction sector’s mental health response
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) has told Project Scotland that it is ‘extremely impressed’ by the construction sector’s collective desire to tackle mental...
UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles
BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told.
The UK Government recently...
GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities
GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones.
The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
Modular solutions offer public sector efficiencies
A modular construction expert with almost 40 years’ experience, named as Northern Ireland’s second fastest growing company in 2025, has revealed its ambitions to...
Bunkabin eyes Scottish education sector growth
PORTABLE accommodation specialist Bunkabin is manufacturing a further seven of its bespoke diner solutions, after the innovation became the firm’s ‘go-to’ product – with...
Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain
Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get...
Bringing more services in-house aids flexibility for Harley Haddow
Harley Haddow recently announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability. The service will be led by senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons, who...
Sheet pile innovation helps mitigate Comrie flood risk
A £27 million project in Comrie has demonstrated the advantages of permanent steel sheet pile walls as effective flood defences.
Working alongside main contractor Balfour...
Kier launches new infrastructure division and confirms senior appointments
KIER has launched a new infrastructure division, which combines the group's Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one 'powerhouse' operation.
The move...
Ex-Highland Theological College in Dingwall for sale as redevelopment opportunity
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing the former Highland Theological College in Dingwall town centre for sale as a redevelopment opportunity, with offers over £295,000...
Global reports major rise in revenue
ENERGY and infrastructure solutions provider Global has announced an increase in revenue from £253 million to £330 million for the 2024/25 financial year. EBITDA...
Research reveals impact of ill-fitting PPE on female workers
MINISTERS have been urged to update health and safety laws to ensure all workers are issued properly fitting PPE.
The call follows new research that...
