Scottish Government urged to protect construction apprenticeships in new bill
SCOTLAND'S construction bodies have come together to call for assurances that the new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard apprenticeships.
With a stage 3 debate...
University of St Andrews has £142m campus plans approved
FIFE Council has approved £142 million plans by the University of St Andrews to renovate the former Madras College building and construct new buildings...
SSEN Transmission awards largest ever contract valued at £2 billion
NKT has been awarded SSEN Transmission's largest ever contract after securing £2 billion worth of work on two key subsea cable links.
The contracts cover...
Restored hotel set to open in Inverness following £6m investment
THE Ambassador Hotel is to open in Inverness on January 17 following a £6 million investment of the former Strathness House Hotel on Ardross...
RIAS calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of Scotland’s construction procurement approach
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on raising tender threshold values under the Procurement Reform...
Police launch appeal after materials and tools stolen from Highland site
POLICE are appealing for information after two lodges under construction in Polmaily, near Drumnadrochit, were broken into.
The incident is believed to have happened between...
NASC and CISRS confirm new leadership arrangements
THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) and the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) have confirmed new leadership arrangements following the recent passing...
Yorkshire architecture firm expands into Scotland with Edinburgh office
YORKSHIRE-based architectural practice brown + company has opened an office in Edinburgh which will be run by award-winning architect Rob Miller.
Rob has already made...
£21 million Edinburgh retrofit and upgrade project recommended for approval
The City of Edinburgh Council's finance and resources committee has recommended the approval of a £21 million contract to Kier Construction to deliver a...
Scottish surveyors optimistic about 2026 housing market
SCOTTISH surveyors are expecting a busy start to the year for the housing market, following a quieter December according to the latest Royal Institution...
Refurbished building sale highlights confidence in Edinburgh’s office investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has announced the sale of 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park on behalf of Knight Property Group for an undisclosed...
Work begins on electrification of railway between Haymarket and Dalmeny
NINE days of major engineering work will begin this weekend to prepare the railway in Fife and connecting routes for electrification.
The railway line will...
Record social impact achievements for McTaggart Construction in 2025
MCTAGGART Construction has announced record social impact achievements across Scotland in 2025.
The contractor supported 93 people into work placements and created 46 new jobs,...
Scarborough Group launches sculpture design competition
SCARBOROUGH Group International (SGI) has launched a sculpture design competition in collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art (ECA).
The initiative invites students to design a...
SELECT welcomes amendment to electrical sector regulations
ELECTROTECHNICAL trade body SELECT has welcomed the latest amendment to industry regulations and encouraged members to familiarise themselves with the updates to ensure the...
Developer progresses BTR plans at Edinburgh’s Western Harbour
CULLROSS Living is progressing its Scottish build-to-rent (BTR) ambitions by developing new proposals for Western Harbour, Edinburgh.
The site is located on land bounded by...
‘First of its kind’ assessment sets out 30-year framework for Scotland’s infrastructure needs
SCOTLAND'S first infrastructure Needs Assessment has been published, setting out a 30-year framework designed to inform planning, investment and delivery.
Developed by Scottish Government’s infrastructure...
New £18.3m East Renfrewshire railway station nears completion
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening later this year after engineers successfully installed its footbridge...
Edinburgh Boiler Company appoints operations director
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has promoted Conor Maguire to the role of operations director in preparation for a year of 'substantial' growth.
He steps...
‘Much‑loved’ Glasgow southside building poised for new lease of life
THE iconic former Hutchesons’ Grammar Primary School campus in Glasgow could be poised for redevelopment after being brought to market.
The sale of the property...
