Aberdeen homeowners impacted by RAAC set for additional payment
AN additional payment is set to be made to homeowners in Aberdeen impacted by RAAC, the city's local authority has announced.
Project Scotland reported in...
New £7.7m system to improve safety on Scotland’s railway
SCOTLAND'S Railway is investing £7.7 million to upgrade braking systems on more than 70 ScotRail trains to improve safety and performance during the autumn...
Plans continue for delivery of Scotland’s largest flood protection scheme
AN update report on the proposed Grangemouth flood report scheme is to be presented to Falkirk councillors next month.
The report will set out the...
RIAS backs payment reforms that ‘protect suppliers without destabilising contracts’
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has submitted its response to the UK Government’s consultation on tackling poor payment practices, urging for...
Plans progress for 57-property affordable housing project in Renfrewshire
A start date has been announced for a new 57-property affordable housing community in the heart of Braehead, Renfrewshire.
Work at the Row Avenue site...
New initiative aims to transform recruitment and skills across Scotland’s construction sector
SCOTLAND'S Construction Accord Transformation Board has launched its Construction Workforce Mission, aimed at tackling the challenge of recruiting, training, and retaining enough skilled workers...
Civil engineering academy launches at HMP Perth
HMP Perth has become the first prison in Scotland to offer a civil engineering training programme for people in custody.
Established by the Civil Engineering...
River restoration work delivers biodiversity benefits at Fife’s Back Burn
A 700m section of the Back Burn has been restored to follow its original course at Coul Den Reservoir, Glenrothes.
The work, which forms part...
Paisley contractor recognised for ‘earn and learn’ opportunities
CLARK Contracts has achieved a Platinum accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme.
The award is in recognition of the Paisley-based...
Milestone reached in Citadel Leisure Centre refurbishment project
CONSTRUCTION of a new entrance façade has been completed at the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr.
The project forms part of a refurbishment programme, with...
Plans submitted for new homes overlooking Ayr Racecourse
CRUDEN Homes has submitted a planning application for a new housing development overlooking Ayr Racecourse.
Designed by Yeoman McAllister Architects, the proposed development aims to...
Bear Scotland workers secure union recognition and wage win
UNITE the union has confirmed that Inverness-based Bear Scotland maintenance workers who deliver services for major roads have secured union recognition and a wage...
The future of construction relies on upskilling, not just talent attraction
There’s a growing consensus across construction that the skills challenge can’t be solved by inspiring the next generation into the sector alone. While attracting...
Mabey Hire includes embodied carbon calculations with every quote
MABEY Hire has ramped up its commitment to sustainable construction by including embodied carbon calculations on every quote it issues.
The provider of temporary works...
Jayne MacLennan appointed new chair at hub East Central Scotland
HUB East Central Scotland has appointed Jayne MacLennan as its new chair, succeeding John Brown who resigned to focus on his charitable commitments.
Jayne brings...
Pre-budget uncertainty impacts forecasts for UK construction output
THE Construction Products Association’s (CPA) Autumn Forecasts reveal that growth expectations for UK construction output have been revised 'substantially down' amid growing risks and...
Growing partnership completes new affordable homes in Dunfermline
A collection of 16 affordable homes has been completed at Lochside Park in Dunfermline, marking the fourth collaboration between Lochay Homes and Kingdom Housing...
Scottish roofing excellence celebrated at awards lunch
THE winners of the 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards have been announced at a ceremony held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Special guest Tam...
Prime launches recruitment drive ahead of busy winter period
PRIME Property Auctions is launching a recruitment drive as it prepares for its busiest time of the year.
Winter is generally perceived as the worst...
CCG hails ‘excellent’ progress in upgrade works in west Glasgow
CCG has revealed details of the progress its in-house planned maintenance division, Asset Management, is making in delivering kitchen and bathroom upgrades across Whiteinch...
