McTaggart Construction MD celebrates major award win
MCTAGGART Construction's Janice Russell has been named Managing Director of the Year at the sixth Scottish Women's Awards 2025.
The awards celebrate the achievements and...
New awards scheme looks to find Scotland’s best plumbers
A new awards scheme designed to celebrate excellence in plumbing has officially opened for entries as it looks to find Scotland, and the wider...
Critical infrastructure investment maintains growth momentum at Clancy
CLANCY has reported sustained growth across its work in energy, water, and civil engineering in its results for the 2024/25 financial year.
In its 67th...
New ‘tentacle-like’ robot could revolutionise subsea infrastructure maintenance
A new 'tentacle-like' underwater robot that can safely interact with offshore structures could help revolutionise how millions of kilometres of subsea infrastructure is inspected...
Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network
HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner.
Headquartered in Ballygawley,...
Morris & Spottiswood Group earns trio of health and safety awards
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has received three RoSPA Awards in recognition of its commitment to health and safety.
Morris & Spottiswood Scotland has earned its...
Builders back new action plan to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency
HOUSING body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the refreshed Housing Emergency Action Plan.
The plan, announced by housing secretary Màiri McAllan, follows 'extensive engagement'...
SSEN Transmission’s sustainability strategy earns global recognition
SSEN Transmission's sustainability strategy has been officially accepted by a global campaign for mobilising businesses and financial institutions to take decisive action for a...
Site challenges see Aurs Road project costs rise to £28 million
THE cost of the Aurs Road project, which will create a safer route between Barrhead and Newton Mearns, has risen to a projected £28...
LHC Procurement Group strengthens senior team with double appointment
LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has announced two senior hires. Graham Collie has been promoted as director of product innovation, while Rory Evans becomes new...
Scottish Government unveils £4.9 billion plans to build 36,000 affordable homes
THE Scottish Government has announced a new commitment to invest up to £4.9 billion over the next four years to deliver around 36,000 affordable...
Pat Munro to lead £380,000 upgrade of Elgin bridge
PAT Munro is to lead a £380,000 upgrade of the New Bishopmill Bridge in Elgin on behalf of Moray Council.
The bridge connects the Bishopmill...
Contractor brings flagship female apprenticeship programme to Edinburgh
FOLLOWING the success of its female apprenticeship scheme in Glasgow, GRAHAM has announced plans to launch its ConstructHER programme in Edinburgh this autumn.
Designed to...
Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland return to tackle critical industry issues
ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland are set to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector when the co-located events return to...
Developer launches first Scottish BTR site in Edinburgh city centre
DEVELOPER Vastint UK has launched its first Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city...
Inverness park sees rise in play hours following £500,000 revamp
AN Inverness play park has seen an impressive jump in play hours following a £500,000 revamp.
Jupiter Play and Leisure Ltd led the transformation of...
SME workloads increase but skills and cost pressures remain problematic
THE UK construction industry is showing 'strong signs of recovery' in the first half of 2025, but skills and cost pressures persist, new research...
Wood and Equinor extend UK collaboration
WOOD has secured a three-year contract extension to provide operations, maintenance, modifications, and support services (OMMS) on Equinor's assets at the Mariner field.
The extended...
COWI partners with University of Strathclyde to trial environmental DNA for sustainable infrastructure
THE use of environmental DNA (eDNA) is to be trialled by COWI and the University of Strathclyde as a potentially more efficient way to measure...
Funding calls as research shows Scotland needs to build over 15,000 homes annually
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for long-term funding for the housing budget after new research revealed Scotland needs to build over 15,000...
