Scotland sees 9% decrease in housebuilding starts
THERE was a 9% decrease in all sector housebuilding starts and a 7% reduction in completions between 2023 and 2024, the Scottish Government's quarterly...
Construction industry urged to rethink approach to attracting talent
TURNER & Townsend is urging construction businesses to future-proof their workforces as the sector continues to grapple with skills gaps.
The professional services company’s Spring...
Major Peterhead project to deliver over £2m in funding for local communities
COMMUNITIES in Peterhead and the surrounding areas are to benefit from over £2 million in funding for local initiatives through a new community benefit...
Glidevale Protect membranes take key role at InverTay Homes project in Dundee
BUILDING products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is supplying its construction and roofing membranes for a new timber frame housing development being constructed by InverTay Homes...
UK Government announces £600m investment in construction training
THE UK Government has announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more construction workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made the announcement ahead...
Cala engages with pupils on housebuilding careers as part of new schools programme
PUPILS at Mearns Primary in Newton Mearns have taken part in Cala Homes’ ‘Land to Life’ project – a schools programme aimed at children...
Timber frame specialist to supply materials for landmark Heartlands regeneration project
MUIR Timber Systems has been awarded a contract to supply materials and prefabricated timber wall partitions to WElink Homes for the Heartlands regeneration project...
Shawbridge Arcade transformation work gathers pace
THE redevelopment of the former Shawbridge Arcade in Pollokshaws, Glasgow is gathering pace, with the project on track to deliver 75 mid-market rental homes...
Almost 11,300 vans stolen in the UK last year
A total of 11,273 vans worth an estimated £200 million were reported stolen across the UK in 2024, new research by Direct Line has...
Impact report highlights need to close the ‘green skills gap’ in Scotland’s built environment
SUSTAINABUILD has unveiled its latest ‘Green Skills’ Impact Report, outlining insights and recommendations from its recent ministerial-led Assembly.
The Assembly, opened by Scotland's minister for...
‘Groundbreaking’ suicide prevention programme to launch for Scottish construction industry
BARRATT and David Wilson Homes North Scotland has joined forces with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to create a new suicide prevention training...
Scottish average house prices tipped to rise by 3% this year
PROPERTY firm Rettie has hailed the 'stability' in Scotland’s housing market, and is forecasting average house prices to rise by around 3% this year.
The...
Major milestone reached on build of £88m Fife school
A topping out ceremony has marked a key milestone on the build of the new South West Fife secondary school.
BAM Construction commenced the build...
Queensferry High event aims to inspire females to consider housebuilding careers
TO mark the recent International Women’s Day (IWD), a team of Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s female talent shared their experiences of working in the...
Youngsters hosted at Fife event aiming to tackle lack of planners
LOCAL authority planners recently hosted 20 young planners from Scotland at an event in Glenrothes.
As part of the Scottish Government's national planning skills commitment...
Milestone reached in A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn plans
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced further progress in plans to deliver the A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn.
Following the publication last year of Made Orders,...
Scottish schools pilot ‘pioneering’ roofing courses
THE City of Edinburgh Council, supported by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) and other industry partners including Education Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications...
Modern lighting system installed on iconic Elgin landmark
MORAY Council has unveiled new LED lighting on the Duke of Gordon's Monument on Ladyhill in Elgin.
The local authority said the system will not...
ACO marks World Water Day with call to improve understanding of sustainable drainage
AHEAD of World Water Day (22 March), construction professionals are being urged to review their understanding of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) amid a global...
Rangers and England legend launches charity focused on mental health in construction
AN England and Rangers football legend has launched a new charity aimed at encouraging construction workers to talk about mental health.
Trevor Steven, who had...
