Construction 2026

AI, skills and housing tipped to take centre stage in 2026

THE continued rise of Artificial Intelligence, addressing skills shortages, and meeting demand for housing and electrification have been identified as some of the key...
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SAMH praises construction sector’s mental health response

SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) has told Project Scotland that it is ‘extremely impressed’ by the construction sector’s collective desire to tackle mental...
A tenement in a Glasgow street reflected in a puddle with double yellow lines on the road

UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles

BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told. The UK Government recently...
Upgraded flats in Hamilton

GMG’s energy-efficient work creates lasting legacy in Scottish communities

GLASGOW-based multi-discipline business GMG Contractors has marked a number of recent milestones. The company has been appointed by Glasgow City Council to deliver works under...
A primary school extension P McVey delivered in Wexford, Ireland

Modular solutions offer public sector efficiencies

A modular construction expert with almost 40 years’ experience, named as Northern Ireland’s second fastest growing company in 2025, has revealed its ambitions to...
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Bunkabin eyes Scottish education sector growth

PORTABLE accommodation specialist Bunkabin is manufacturing a further seven of its bespoke diner solutions, after the innovation became the firm’s ‘go-to’ product – with...
Representarives from Muirhall, RJ McLeod and Mairi McAllan MSP

Priestgill Wind Farm progress delivers boost to local supply chain

Priestgill Wind Farm is now under construction at Littlegill Farm, 2.2km north east of Abington, South Lanarkshire, following a decade of work to get...
Conor Fitzsimmons and Colin Tait

Bringing more services in-house aids flexibility for Harley Haddow

Harley Haddow recently announced the launch of an in-house geotechnical and geoenvironmental capability. The service will be led by senior engineer Conor Fitzsimmons, who...
Steel sheet pile walls in Comrie

Sheet pile innovation helps mitigate Comrie flood risk

A £27 million project in Comrie has demonstrated the advantages of permanent steel sheet pile walls as effective flood defences. Working alongside main contractor Balfour...
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Kier launches new infrastructure division and confirms senior appointments

KIER has launched a new infrastructure division, which combines the group's Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one 'powerhouse' operation. The move...
Dingwall town centre building

Ex-Highland Theological College in Dingwall for sale as redevelopment opportunity

SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is marketing the former Highland Theological College in Dingwall town centre for sale as a redevelopment opportunity, with offers over £295,000...
Global's new HQ is under construction

Global reports major rise in revenue

ENERGY and infrastructure solutions provider Global has announced an increase in revenue from £253 million to £330 million for the 2024/25 financial year. EBITDA...
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Research reveals impact of ill-fitting PPE on female workers

MINISTERS have been urged to update health and safety laws to ensure all workers are issued properly fitting PPE. The call follows new research that...
Keepmoat and Home Group team

Plans unveiled for multi-tenure community in Stoneyburn

KEEPMOAT has unveiled plans to invest £84 million to build 332 new homes in Stoneyburn, partnering with housing association Home Group to create a...
Kilwinning properties after retrofit work

Kilwinning retrofit upgrade work completed in time for Christmas

RIVERSIDE Scotland has announced completion of its first major retrofit project in Pennyburn, Kilwinning, just in time for Christmas. The works, delivered in partnership with...
Wayne Connolly

Tributes paid to NASC president and chairman Wayne Connolly

THE National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has paid tribute to president and chairman Wayne Connolly following his sudden death. The organisation described Wayne as...
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Contractor donates selection boxes to groups across Scotland

THE JR Group has donated more than 1,200 selection boxes to 20 charities and organisations across Scotland in the lead up to Christmas. The business...
Loretta Higgins from the Paisley branch handing over gifts to a STAR Project representative

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies delivers Christmas cheer to Paisley STAR Project

STAFF and customers from the Paisley branch of St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies have helped deliver festive cheer to the town’s STAR Project. The...
Miller Homes street scene

Housebuilder strengthens local ties ahead of Beith development launch

MILLER Homes is preparing to launch its latest Ayrshire development in January, bringing 44 new homes to Beith. Set in the heart of North Ayrshire’s...
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Housebuilders bring Christmas cheer to charities across Scotland

SPRINGFIELD Properties and Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, have been spreading Christmas cheer to charities across Scotland nominated by their customers. The business...