GDL begins construction phase at Torness for EGL1 initiative
GDL has started the construction phase of a bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of...
Parkhead Hub officially opened in Glasgow’s east end
THE Parkhead Hub has been officially opened by first minister John Swinney in Glasgow's east end. Built by BAM Construction, the £67 million health,...
Housebuilder aims to inspire young women to explore STEM careers
CRUDEN Homes is supporting female education in STEM subjects after hosting a dedicated Girls in STEM event at Lasswade High School in Bonnyrigg.
Led by...
Groundforce appoints Warren Buckland as MD
GROUNDFORCE has announced the appointment of Warren Buckland as the firm's new managing director.
Warren has been serving as interim MD of the construction services...
Network Rail prepares for Storm Bram
NETWORK Rail meteorologists are closely monitoring forecasts and supporting preparations ahead of Storm Bram hitting Scotland.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for...
Build of Scotland’s first Center Parcs to get underway in 2026
PLANNING permission has been granted for the creation of Scotland's first Center Parcs village in the Scottish Borders.
The £450 million build of the holiday...
Rising demand prompts CITB to make changes to funding and grants system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
The organisation said the...
Work starts on build of new social homes in Winchburgh
LOVELL Partnerships has announced work is underway on the delivery of 69 new homes for social rent in Winchburgh for Wheatley Homes East.
The properties...
Army leavers urged to consider becoming construction trainers
INDIVIDUALS leaving the army are being urged to consider becoming trainers, assessors and building safety auditors.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said that with...
Work completes on £144m electrification of East Kilbride-Glasgow railway
THE first electric trains are set to operate on the route between East Kilbride and Glasgow as the £144 million electrification project completes.
Over the...
West of Scotland Housing Association celebrates intern’s success
WEST of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) is celebrating the first ever Irene Robertson Fund intern taking taking her first steps into a new career.
Tia Coutts...
Motherwell towers successfully demolished
THREE of Motherwell's tallest residential towers have been demolished following a planned blowdown on Sunday.
The three 20-storey blocks - Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers...
Rail Safety and Standards Board appoints new chair
THE Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Chris Burchell as its new chair.
Chris brings 30 years of leadership experience...
New £5.8m bridge lifted into place in Fife
THE new Mountfleurie Bridge has been successfully lifted into position over the Levenmouth Rail Link.
The £5.8 million crossing is a key part of the...
Kirby wins international award for work with Scottish Power
KIRBY Group Engineering has been named Iberdrola's Supplier of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the global energy specialist in Bilbao, Spain.
The company...
Aberdeen regeneration project wins Scotland’s top architecture award
UNION Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen has been crowned the winner of the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award by the Royal Incorporation of...
New inspection service heralded as ‘game-changer’ for for the water sector
MACKENZIE Construction, in partnership with UAV365, has launched AquaVis 3D, which is described as a 'first-to-market' inspection service for live treated water environments.
The partnership...
Taylor Wimpey receives planning consent for first homes at Dunfermline site
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has received an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) detailed planning consent from Fife Council to build the first...
Planning stats highlight ‘constrained’ operating environment for SME builders
HOMES for Scotland has highlighted the 'constrained' operating environment for SME housebuilders, following the publication of new planning application statistics.
For the period 2024/2025, there...
Historic Inverness mansion house restoration plans unveiled
PLANS for the restoration and conversion of a B-listed mansion house in Inverness have been unveiled by Tulloch Homes.
The award-winning Drummond Hill development has...
