Three concept designs to be unveiled for fire-damaged Troon station

PROPOSALS are set to be unveiled for the redevelopment of Troon's fire-damaged train station. Network Rail is to hold a community drop-in event at the...

Surplus land and buildings at Cathcart manufacturing site to be sold for residential development

CELEROS Flow Technology has announced a strategic plan to provide 'future stability' for its ClydeUnion Pumps facility in Cathcart, Glasgow. US-headquartered Celeros FT manufactures and...

CBRE expands ‘Career Ready’ initiative across Scottish offices

CBRE has revealed it is expanding its partnership with charity Career Ready into Scotland. Career Ready boosts the social inclusion and mobility of young people...

Scope 3 emissions guidance tipped to help meet net zero ambitions

GUIDANCE has been issued for the first time setting out how the emissions of buildings in operation can achieve net zero carbon. The guidance has...

Scots construction employers urged to help shape future of apprenticeship

SCOTLAND'S construction employers are being urged to share their views to help shape the development of the new Design & Contracting apprenticeship. The design and...

Scots businesses join forces to turn up the heat on energy training

TWO Scottish heating firms have joined forces to launch what has been described as the country’s first community-focused energy training academy. The project will be...
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Rising costs impacting confidence as stats show fall in UK construction output

THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has described the 1.4% fall in UK construction activity in June as a 'growing concern' for small builders...

Work progresses on £116m Levenmouth rail project

WORK to build the second mile of new track on the £116 million Levenmouth rail line is underway. It follows completion of the first mile...

New online platform launches to boost mental health in workplaces

A new free online platform has been launched in Scotland offering practical ways to boost mental health in the workplace. The Scottish Government said the...

Green light for further 142 homes at £1.3 billion Edinburgh development

PLANNING approval has been granted for the build of a further 142 homes at the site of Edinburgh's £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration project. Cruden...

Highland construction firms invited to experience ‘cutting edge’ sector tech

HIGHLAND and Islands SMEs working across the construction and built environment sector are being invited to attend free workshops next week to experience 'cutting...

Springfield unveils plans to bring Durieshill vision to life

SPRINGFIELD Properties has announced it has submitted a planning application for a 'sustainable and innovative' information centre and new show homes at Durieshill, Stirling. The...

Aberdeenshire timber frame manufacturer hails ‘incredible’ new business wins

ABERDEENSHIRE-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has announced the firm has secured £12 million worth of new business in its first year. Having launched to the external...

New distillery’s green roof creates a buzz

The 'green' sedum roof at The Cairn Distillery near Grantown on Spey has reportedly become a haven for bees since being installed in April. ...
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Homebuyer enquiries fall in Scotland as prices continue to rise

DEMAND for new homes in Scotland has fallen, but the lack of supply continues to drive prices up, according to the latest Royal Institution...

Ayrshire construction firms put best foot forward for charity

THREE Ayrshire construction businesses have taken part in an eight-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support. The Wee House Company, Connect Modular...

Leasing agents appointed for ‘landmark’ Glasgow waterfront development

AM alpha has appointed Cushman & Wakefield alongside JLL as leasing advisor for its 200 Broomielaw in Glasgow office development. The 80,000 sq ft Grade...

Knight Property Group secures double East Kilbride deal

KNIGHT Property Group has secured two new tenants for Phase 1 of Langlands Commercial Park in East Kilbride. The speculative industrial development is now almost...

Housebuilder’s donation helps fund support for ill children and families

MACTAGGART & Mickel has donated £1,000 to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity’s (ECHC) Rainbow Box project. ECHC helps seriously ill babies, children and young people in...

Students visit East Calder housebuilding site

SIX students have visited Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's Calderwood development in East Calder as part of the Prince's Trust Get into Construction programme facilitated by West...