Trade body ‘deeply disappointed’ by silence over electrical sector regulation
AHEAD of the Scottish Parliament election, the country’s largest construction trade body has welcomed the candidates’ focus on apprenticeships – but says it is...
Council to press ahead with Tobermory school build despite inflation pressures
PLANS to deliver a modern 2-18 learning campus at Tobermory on Mull are to resume, Argyll and Bute Council has confirmed.
In 2025, work paused...
Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event
SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Many...
Edinburgh-based construction recruitment specialist expands through acquisition
EDINBURGH-based C&P Recruitment, a specialist recruiter for the construction, engineering and property sectors, has reported a 21% rise in turnover alongside the acquisition of Clarke Bridges...
New report identifies ‘practical changes’ to UK infrastructure delivery
PROJECT-by-project delivery is 'no longer fit for purpose', according to a new white paper from engineering firm Egis.
Maintaining the status quo is said to...
CECA Scotland Academy forum focuses on securing future workforce
CIVIL engineering employers, educators and industry bodies came together in Stirling recently for a CECA Scotland Academy forum focused on securing the workforce needed...
Commercial property demand slows in Scotland amid geopolitical tensions
NEWLY released research has shown that commercial property demand from both occupiers and investors slowed in Scotland in the first quarter of the year,...
New partnership aims to help West Lothian students access apprenticeships
A new partnership has been launched with the aim of giving students in West Lothian access to better employment and skills development opportunities.
West Lothian...
Duke of Edinburgh visits Montrose Port Authority
THE Duke of Edinburgh has visited Montrose Port Authority (MPA) to mark its significant decarbonisation achievements and position as an integral operations and maintenance...
Politicians hear from victims of rogue builders as licensing campaign gathers pace
DOZENS of homeowners who have fallen victim to 'cowboy builders' have visited Westminster to share their stories with MPs, as the Federation of Master...
Roofing contractor urges Scottish construction firms to join mental health charity challenge
GLASGOW-based Roofing Advisors (UK) has announced the return of its annual 5K a Day in May challenge for 2026.
Now in its third year, the...
Offsite housebuilding specialist appoints new head of commercial
OFFSITE timber housing specialist TALO has appointed Jonathan Riley as head of commercial to help scale delivery of 'ultra low' energy housing – particularly...
Clark Contracts’ World Cup event raises £1,000 for SAMH
CLARK Contracts has held a World Cup-themed fundraising event in support of its nominated company charity, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).
The event raised...
External works complete on major revamp of Macduff Aquarium
EXTERNAL building works are now completed on the major revamp of Macduff Aquarium, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed.
The project is being led by Ogilvie Construction...
Barratt Homes launches next phase of Aberdeen apartments
BARRATT Homes is set to launch 21 new apartments at Riverside Quarter in Aberdeen this weekend.
The apartments - which the firm said have proven...
Leys Group raises more than £26,000 for trio of Scottish charities
EMPLOYEES at Banchory-based Leys Group have raised more than £26,000 for three Scottish charities following a year of fundraising.
The Leys Group, which includes Bancon...
Portakabin to unveil new modular housing model to help address homelessness
PORTAKABIN will unveil a new transitional living solution for young people in urgent housing need at UKREiiF next month.
In collaboration with youth homelessness charity...
Luceco Group announced as headline sponsor for SELECT President’s Lunch
LUCECO Group has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the 2026 SELECT President’s Lunch.
The electrical and lighting specialist will be the key supporter...
Industry briefing to tackle construction sector’s hot topics head-on
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is being invited to attend a free industry briefing in Glasgow next month.
The Scottish Building Federation’s (SBF) Business Update Presentations event...
Taylor Wimpey secures planning for 87 affordable homes in Dunfermline
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has announced it has secured an approval of matters specified in conditions (AMSC) detailed planning consent for 87 new affordable...
