Brian Berry

Builders urged to act immediately to avoid site shutdowns in silica dust crackdown

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned builders they risk having sites shut down immediately if they fail to comply with a new...

Great Cumbrae solar project progresses

A North Ayrshire Council partnership project has seen more than 30 homes on Great Cumbrae being fitted with solar panels and battery storage systems....

Plans launched for build of major data centre in Fife

ILI Group has submitted an application for planning permission in principle for Cato, a proposed 600MW hyperscale data centre near Auchtertool in Fife. The development...
Discussion on construction in Glasgow

Glasgow event highlights need for leadership and accountability in construction procurement

HARPER Macleod and AtkinsRéalis recently hosted an event that focused on enhancing quality and successfully implementing Scotland's Construction Accord. The Blueprint 2026, held at Citation...

Edinburgh set for £207m investment in council housing

OVER £207 million is to be spent on improving and expanding council housing across Edinburgh this financial year, the capital's local authority has announced. Members...
Wayne Earnshaw, Lanes Group

Lanes Group poised for next chapter as CEO steps down

DRAINAGE and wastewater specialist Lanes Group has announced that CEO Wayne Earnshaw is to step back from the day-to-day management of the business and take...

MTM Construction to lead next phase of Aberdeenshire development

KNIGHT Property Group has appointed Aberdeen-based MTM Construction to lead the next phase of speculative commercial development at Kingshill Park in Westhill. The work will see...
Philip Hoare, Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty confirms leadership changes to ‘sharpen focus on customers and core growth markets’

BALFOUR Beatty has announced a series of leadership changes in the UK, which bring together the group’s capabilities across transport, energy and defence. UK Defence,...

COWI acquires Irish engineering consultancy PUNCH

COWI, an international engineering consulting group, has acquired PUNCH Consulting Engineers, one of Ireland’s largest Irish-owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. The acquisition strengthens COWI’s presence in Ireland...
Margaret Whoriskey

New blueprint to be published for Scottish rural homes

A new blueprint will be published today setting out how rural homes in Scotland can be designed, built and retrofitted to support 'healthier, lower-carbon...

Bridge to Bridge charity cycle opens registration for 2026 event

REGISTRATION has officially opened for the 2026 Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle, with organisers hoping it'll be the biggest and most impactful yet. Taking place...

Fife Council set to purchase 14 new build homes in Coaltown of Wemyss

FIFE Council is set to expand its housing provision in Coaltown of Wemyss through the proposed purchase of 14 new build homes at the...

Build of cemetery complete in Elgin

CONSTRUCTION has been completed on Elgin's new Linkwood cemetery, with Pat Munro Ltd leading the work on behalf of Moray Council. The 5.6-hectare site, located...
Construction tools on table

Prison programme aimed at tackling construction skills gaps expanded to Barlinnie

A prison initiative aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing the construction skills shortage, led by Amey and Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has been expanded...
Charity cyclists at Loch Katrine

Scottish construction sector gets on its bike to raise cash for SAMH

CLARK Contracts has raised £3,000 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at the firm's 14th annual Spring Classic cycling event at Loch Katrine. The...
Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry

Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation

HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
CGI indicative of house types being provided at Blindwells

Avant secures first deal with East Lothian Housing Association for Blindwells homes

AVANT Homes is delivering 52 new homes for East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) at Blindwells, near Tranent, after agreeing a £10.6 million deal with...
Roadworks sign

Newlay Civil Engineering contracted for major Dunfermline road project

NEWLAY Civil Engineering has been appointed by Fife Council to carry out road improvements in Dunfermline over the summer The programme includes: Resurfacing on the A907 between...
Blackford affordable apartments

Construction complete of first affordable homes in Blackford for 60 years

THE first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed. Cala Homes’ (East) 12...
Mark Heaney

JHE profits break through £1 million threshold

WEST Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC business John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has posted an increased profit of more than £1 million in its financial...