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...
Final tree planting marks completion of construction at Cuningar Loop
CLYDE Gateway has held a symbolic final tree planting to celebrate completion of all construction phases at Cuningar Loop Woodland Park.
The final tree was...
Mercat Cross returns to Inverkeithing
FIFE'S historic Mercat Cross has returned to a new upgraded position in Inverkeithing town centre.
Specialist conservation repairs were led at the Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture...
Wishaw set for build of 51 new council houses in £10m project
A series of projects led by CCG will see the build of 51 new council homes across four sites in Wishaw.
A sod cutting took...
Build of new school campus underway in Aberdeen
ROBERTSON Construction has commenced work on the build of the new Hazelhead Academy Campus in Aberdeen.
The project is being delivered by hub North Scotland...
Former first ministers back campaign for regulation of electrical sector
FORMER first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have thrown their weight behind SELECT's long-running campaign for regulation of the electrical industry.
The senior SNP...
CITB confirms significant changes to funding system
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services.
The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Drone technology accelerates delivery of Western Isles project in ‘UK first’
A specialised drone has been used to accelerate construction on the Isle of Lewis and Harris in what is believed to be a UK...
