An exciting new phase for NASC’s ‘game-changing’ platform for system scaffolding
Mark Collinson, head of technical at NASC, trade body for the access and scaffolding industry, explains the significance of the latest developments in its...
Runway resurfacing work gets underway at Tingwall Airport
SHETLAND Islands Council has commenced work on a £1.3 million project to deliver vital improvement works at Tingwall Airport near the village of Gott.
The...
Local knowledge holds the key to MacLeod Construction longevity
LOCHGILPHEAD-based timber frame pioneer MacLeod Construction is celebrating 50 years in business this year.
Founded by twin brothers Murdo and Kenny MacLeod in 1975 as...
The importance of EPDs in Passivhaus projects
Neil Turner, technical sales manager for Ecological Building Systems, explores the role of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) in supporting the construction sector’s move towards...
BPO Collections secures prime office space at Glasgow’s 9 George Square
BPO Collections Limited has successfully secured the letting of two floors at 9 George Square in Glasgow.
Acting on behalf of landlord EPIC, Ryden and...
New stadium could keep Accies in Hamilton
SOUTH Lanarkshire Council has expressed concern at the recent announcement that Hamilton Academical Football Club is to relocate its games outside the town.
The Scottish...
Commemorative plaque to honour Denis Law in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN City Council has gone against normal criteria to approve plans for a commemorative plaque for Denis Law in a move that the local...
New Dunfermline City Campus meets carbon targets
FIFE College's new Dunfermline City Campus has passed an independent verification of the embodied and whole-life carbon assessments for the three new buildings on...
Timber frame manufacturer achieves EPDs for full wall panel range
OFFSITE timber frame manufacturer Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS) has published third party accredited environmental product declarations (EPD) for its full wall panel range.
Last year,...
Bancon Group celebrates number of award nominations in 50th year
BANCON Group is celebrating a major achievement in its 50th year as both its homes and construction divisions have been named finalists in the...
Muir Group mourns the loss of director Ronnie Muir
THE Muir Group has announced the passing of director Ronnie Muir.
Paying tribute to Ronnie, the firm said he dedicated his life to the growth...
Cruden Group shortlisted four times at Scottish Home Awards 2025
CRUDEN Group is celebrating receiving four shortlist nominations at the upcoming Scottish Home Awards 2025.
In the Housing Development of the Year (Small, Private Sale)...
Mackenzie Construction launches Falkirk community fund
MACKENZIE Construction has launched a dedicated community fund to support local groups, organisations, and initiatives in the Falkirk area.
The launch of the fund comes as...
Glasgow firm to lead rebuild of popular Airdrie restaurant
WORK is underway to rebuild an Italian restaurant in Airdrie following its destruction by fire in 2021.
Glasgow-based Thomas Johnstone Ltd (TJL) has been appointed...
Wood boosts North Sea operations with triple extension awards
ABERDEEN-headquartered Wood has secured a trio of reimbursable contract extensions worth $118 million to deliver operations and maintenance solutions for Shell UK, Dana Petroleum,...
Kirkwood Homes secures four finalist spots at national property awards
KIRKWOOD Homes has been shortlisted four times across three categories at the Scottish Home Awards 2025.
The housebuilder is in the running for Housing Development...
CECA Scotland launches new strategy to tackle civil engineering labour shortage
CECA Scotland has launched a new strategy to tackle the civil engineering labour shortage and attract new talent to strengthen the sector's workforce for...
Local contractor completes £3.2m revamp of historic Port Glasgow building
GREENOCK-based WH Kirkwood has completed a £3.2 million restoration project on one of Port Glasgow's oldest buildings on behalf of Inverclyde Council and the...
Programme for Government ‘doesn’t go far enough’ to address housing emergency
THE Scottish Government has vowed to remove barriers on stalled housing sites to deliver up to 20,000 new homes - but housing bodies have...
Infrastructure programme underway at Whitefields in Dunfermline
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced that work has started on a 'comprehensive' infrastructure programme at the new Whitefields neighbourhood in Dunfermline.
This milestone follows...
