Glasgow to ‘work as fast as possible’ to regenerate Union Street as demolition begins
DEMOLITION work is underway in Glasgow on what remains of the Union Street building left 'seriously compromised' by the devastating fire on March 8.
Glasgow...
Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of veterans
AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate the industry’s...
Why industry collaboration is key in apprenticeships
Allan McGill, MD at MEP, sustainability and ESG consultancy Wallace Whittle, tells Project Scotland that with the UK construction sector still grappling with a...
Wills Bros begins upgrade of crucial North Ayrshire road
WILLS Bros has commenced work on the upgrade of North Ayrshire's B714, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the project.
The transformational scheme...
Funding boost for Glasgow’s Meat Market redevelopment plans
THE regeneration of Glasgow's historic Meat Market Sheds in the city's east end has been boosted with new funding.
The project will receive £600,000 via...
Project team announced for Oban Airport development
HUB North Scotland has been appointed to deliver a business park at Oban Airport with Robertson Construction as main contractor, Argyll and Bute Council...
Morrison Construction to lead £55.3m Midlothian school refurbishment
MORRISON Construction has been appointed by Midlothian Council to refurbish and extend Penicuik High School.
The appointment marks the move from several years of planning...
Digital construction marketplace could be key to cutting site downtime
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland set for £9.7m development
SCOTTISH Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a new £9.7 million development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in...
Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government.
This was one of...
Limited initial Glasgow Central inspection finds no significant structural issues
NETWORK Rail engineers have confirmed they have not identified any significant structural issues at Glasgow Central high-level, following 'limited, controlled' access to the station.
The...
Regional qualifiers set to begin for SkillBuild 2026
REGIONAL qualifiers are set to begin for the annual multi-trade competition SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
15 regional heats will take...
Falkirk Council proposes £276.6 million capital investment
FALKIRK Council has unveiled plans for a £276.6 million capital investment programme covering 2026 to 2031.
Councillors will consider the proposals later this month, with...
Upgraded Gullane road to be preserved following strong support from locals
PLANS to preserve a temporary route linking Gullane with surrounding countryside have been approved by East Lothian Council following strong backing from residents.
The decision...
Glasgow city centre building to be demolished following fire
A building left 'seriously compromised' on Glasgow's Union Corner following the devastating fire on March 8 is to be demolished, Glasgow City Council has...
Ashton Lane restaurant recognised with listed status
GLASGOW'S Ubiquitous Chip restaurant has been designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
The restaurant is known for its links...
Historic school features to be incorporated in new Glasgow housing development
THE JR Group has started work on a redevelopment project for Milnbank Housing Association on the site of the former Haghill Primary School in...
Transformation of Aberdeen’s historic Castlegate underway
WORKS to transform Aberdeen's historic Castlegate are to get underway next week with preliminary activities already taking place.
The planned streetscape improvements will create an...
Scottish surveyors report slower homebuyer demand, but remain optimistic about outlook
SURVEYORS in Scotland have reported slower homebuyer demand in February, but expect sales and prices to continue rising.
The findings are revealed in the latest...
Political uncertainty hampering future planning for roofing contractors
NEW research has revealed that political uncertainty has presented a growing challenge for UK roofing businesses.
The findings are revealed in NFRC’s latest State of...
























