Construction activity progresses on £100m Moray Growth Deal projects

MOMENTUM is building on the delivery of Moray's £100 million growth deal, the region's local authority has said. The latest report on the Moray Growth...

Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre takes shape

THE steel structure of the new Eastwood Leisure Centre and Theatre facility is now complete. BAM is leading the build of the £56 million East...

Balfour Beatty announces new MD of major projects arm

BALFOUR Beatty has announced the appointment of Angus Murray as MD of its UK major projects business. Angus will oversee a portfolio of projects supporting...
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Scotland’s home completions at lowest level since Covid

THE total number of homes completed in Scotland is at the lowest level since Covid with starts having also fallen by 41%, Scottish Government...

UKTC unveils new £2.5m furnace at East Kilbride facility

UNITED Kingdom Testing & Certification (UKTC), A SOCOTEC Company, has officially opened its new advanced fire testing furnace in East Kilbride. Representing a £2.5 million...

LUC wins gold award for Paisley activity space project

ENVIRONMENTAL consultancy LUC has won a Gold Award at the 2026 Scottish Design Awards for its work on the Ferguslie Neighbourhood Centre Activity Space...

Cala completes Fife affordable housing development

AFFORDABLE housing has been handed over to Fife Council in Aberdour following completion of a £4.8 million project delivered by Cala Homes (East). The 21...
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Consultation launches on River Clyde strategic masterplan

A public consultation has launched on a masterplan to set out a vision and recommendation for the future of the Clyde Mission corridor in the...

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...
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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...
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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...
Representatives from SSEN Transmission and BAM gather for the signing of the Early Contractor Involvement agreement for EGL3, signed by SSEN Transmission’s Director of Offshore Delivery Sandy Mactaggart, and Adrian Collins, Director at BAM UK & Ireland.

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...