New research reveals Scottish construction firms still ‘blighted’ by payment and cash flow issues
SCOTLAND'S construction businesses are still suffering the 'scourge' of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, new research has revealed.
A survey by the Construction...
Plans unveiled for Troon Station redevelopment
THE final design for the redevelopment of Troon Station have been unveiled by Network Rail.
After the train station's main building was destroyed in a...
Second community consultation scheduled for proposed Newcraighall development
AFFORDABLE housing specialist Cullross will host a second community consultation for a residential development on land east of Glennie Road in Newcraighall, Musselburgh.
A proposal...
Energy Training Academy open for business
THE Energy Training Academy, Scotland’s newest LCL Awards-approved training centre, has opened its doors in Dalkeith.
Work on transforming a 12,000 sq ft warehouse into...
Convoys begin on £566m Shetland wind farm project
CONVOYS are underway to deliver wind turbine components from Lerwick Port to the £566 million Viking Wind Farm site in central mainland Shetland.
Vestas, which...
Work begins to give historic Paisley building a new lease of life
A historic building on Paisley High Street is being restored thanks to a council programme to preserve the town centre’s architecture.
The Liberal Club at...
Green light for next stage of Granton Gasholder redevelopment
EDINBURGH councillors have approved planning permission for the next stage of redevelopment of the Granton Gasholder.
As the restoration of the Gasholder frame continues, work...
Safe digging portal breaks record for search enquiries
ONLINE safe digging resource LSBUD has announced that it finished 2022 with 3.75 million search enquiries for underground pipes and cables passing through its central...
Housing plans boost Glenrothes town centre regeneration
FIFE housebuilder Lomond Group has received planning consent to build 20 new homes, as well as commercial premises, on the site of the former...
‘Leap of faith’ pays off for Glasgow trainee surveyor
TO mark National Apprenticeship Week, Miller Homes Scotland West has highlighted trainee Emily McNeice, who is nearing the end of her four-year apprenticeship as...
Edison Group establishes new Irvine HQ as business sets sights on growth
CONSTRUCTION and property business Edison Group has established its new HQ in refurbished premises in Irvine High Street.
The company has taken over 2,000 square...
Registration open for annual construction skills event
REGISTRATION is now open for SkillBuild 2023, the annual competition delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
The event offers an opportunity for apprentices...
Akela awarded ‘diverse’ groundworks package for new Bellshill development
AKELA Construction has been appointed by Dawn Homes to lead a package of works for the new Quarriers Gate development in Bellshill.
The 3.1-hectare site,...
Deputy first minister opens £3.16m Cuningar Loop park extension
A £3.16 million extension to Clyde Gateway’s largest parkland has been opened by Scotland's deputy first minister, John Swinney MSP.
Cuningar Loop Woodland Park, which...
Paisley contractor backs campaign to end mental health stigma and discrimination
CLARK Contracts held a 'Tea and Talk' event across the firm's offices and sites to support Time to Talk Day on Thursday February 2.
Time...
Pitched roof tile manufacturer reaffirms support for apprenticeships
PITCHED roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is backing National Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the work done by employers and apprentices...
Edinburgh’s £207.3m trams to Newhaven project enters testing phase
EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven project is set to enter a testing and commissioning phase as the £207.3 million development nears completion.
Two-way traffic will return to Leith...
Fears over inflation causing lack of investor confidence in projects
NINE in ten construction professionals are concerned about rising inflation draining confidence in the market and threatening future projects, a new report by Gleeds...
BESA president highlights ‘pivotal’ role of building services sector in tackling economic issues
THE UK has been urged to turn to its engineering community for solutions to many of the social and economic challenges it is facing.
In...
Plans lodged for 130 new homes in Cardross
HOUSEBUILDER Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for the development of land in Cardross which, if approved, will deliver a variety of...
