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...
Landmark Glasgow PBSA project celebrates construction milestone
A topping out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the build of Broadway Studios, a new 432-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in...
CITB report warns of ‘tangible societal consequences’ unless construction skills gap is addressed
A new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed that if the construction industry continues with the same approach, it will...
Plans approved for 46 new homes in Glasgow’s southside
GLASGOW City Council has granted planning permission for the build of 46 social rent homes at the former Queen's Park School site on Grange...
North Lanarkshire Council announces £531m investment in housing
NORTH Lanarkshire Council has announced a £531 million investment over the next five years to improve council homes and strengthen communities across the region.
The...
Costs of Cairngorm funicular railway may outweigh benefits
THE cost to monitor and repair the Cairngorm funicular railway could outweigh the benefits to the local and national economy, the Scottish Parliament's public...
Balfour Beatty chief financial officer stepping down later this year
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Phil Harrison will step down from the board later this year after more than a decade as chief financial...
RSE appoints new operations director
WATER technology specialist RSE has announced the appointment of Kes Juskowiak as its new operations director.
He will be tasked with helping to accelerate the...
Construction materials producers urge chancellor to act now or risk permanent loss of capacity
A number of key figures in the mineral products industry have written to UK chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to take action to 'jumpstart'...
Winchburgh prepares to welcome ‘premium’ housing development
A new 143-home development of premium properties is set for launch in Winchburgh, West Lothian.
The town, which is tipped to grow from a population...
Kier to build new eye hospital in Edinburgh
KIER has been announced as the main contractor on the build of NHS Lothian's new multi-million pound eye hospital at the Little France BioQuarter...
Experienced construction professionals join APS board
THE Association for Project Safety (APS), a membership body dedicated to tackling ill-health and managing risks in the built environment sector, has appointed two...
Build of new housing development underway in Dunfermline
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has commenced work on the build of the first new homes at Whitefield Gardens in Dunfermline.
The work follows recent approval...
Roofing contractor ramps up training programme ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week
AHEAD of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, BriggsAmasco has outlined its commitment to developing the next generation of construction professionals by stepping up its training...
Berwickshire offsite housebuilder opens new factory
BERWICKSHIRE-based Fleming Homes has opened a new factory to expand its bespoke pre-fabricated timber frame home offering.
The investment in the Platform 1 factory comes...
Construction firm fined after fatal fall through warehouse roof in Edinburgh
A construction company that specialises in utility and infrastructure services has been fined £183,000 after one of its employees died after falling through a...
