Innovative Dumfries firm secures £5m funding to tackle housing shortage
A Dumfries-based industrial construction company which has developed technology to build homes from recycled glass panels has secured more than £5 million in funding.
VASO...
Plans for new Highland school unveiled
PLANS for the build of a new primary school and early learning and childcare facility in Tornagrain are to go on public display next...
John Heaney Electrical appoints new health and safety manager
LIVINGSTON-based John Heaney Electrical has announced the appointment of Garry Eggo as its new health and safety manager, following the retirement of Matt Bamford.
Bringing...
New report highlights why allocated land doesn’t always deliver more homes
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has published a new report calling for a stronger, shared, understanding of development viability and its critical role in delivering the...
Morris & Spottiswood Group appoints director of professional services
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has announced the appointment of Claire Sarafilovic as director of professional services.
The firm said the appointment is a 'crucial' next...
Major project boom sparks construction recruitment drive in Highlands
THE Highlands and Islands has been labelled as one of the 'most exciting places in the UK' to build a career in construction amidst...
George Leslie named in top 50 fastest growing businesses list
GEORGE Leslie has been named in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 after more than doubling its turnover in the last five years.
The Barrhead...
Cork-headquartered firm to lead build of £76m Sauchiehall Street student development
CFIELD Construction has been appointed to lead the £79 million build of Fusion Group's 633-bed purpose-built student accommodation development on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.
The announcement...
Doig+Smith lands place on government Construction Professional Services framework
DOIG+Smith has been appointed as a supplier to the Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) RM 6356 Construction Professional Services 2 framework.
The firm has been awarded...
Revitalisation of John O’Groats Mill wins RICS Project of the Year
THE winners of the RICS Awards 2026 in Scotland have been revealed, with a revitalised mill in John O’Groats named the best project.
The projects...
BAM secures civil engineering contract on UK’s biggest electricity transmission project
BAM is to deliver the first phase of civil engineering works for the northern converter station on the proposed £3 billion Eastern Green Link...
Redesign of £2.1 billion Monklands Hospital plans to begin ‘at pace’ after cost concerns
A redesign of proposals for the build of the new Monklands Hospital is to begin 'at pace' after the Scottish Government deemed the current...
Clark Contracts raises £30,000 for SAMH
CLARK Contracts is celebrating having raised over £30,000 for its charity partner, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).
The main contractor has supported SAMH since...
Glasgow to open up land for build of over 30,000 new homes
GLASGOW will open up land for the build of over 30,000 new homes, as part of its City Development Plan 2 (CDP2).
The blueprint, which...
Highlands launches initiative inspired by Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund
A Highland Wealth Fund, inspired by the principles of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, is to be established to create a lasting legacy in...
Balfour Beatty to lead major Aberdeenshire clean energy project
BALFOUR Beatty has secured the contract to deliver the main construction works for SSEN Transmission's Netherton Hub project near Peterhead.
Following early enabling works, the...
Kirkcaldy to host Scotland’s Towns Conference 2026
SCOTLAND'S Towns Partnership (STP) will hold its annual showcase on the innovations shaping the future of towns and places at The Adam Smith Theatre...
Plans approved for student accommodation build in Edinburgh
S Harrison has secured planning permission for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh.
The approved scheme will transform a vacant...
Planning consent secured for first phase of £250m Glasgow masterplan
PLANNING consent has been granted for the first phase of the £250 million Charing Cross Gateway development in Glasgow.
The approved plans, by XG Glasgow...
Green light for build of community campus at Durieshill
DETAILED planning permission has been granted for the construction of a community campus at Durieshill in Stirling.
The development will include a ten-classroom primary school...
