Investors opt for quality over quantity in Scottish commercial property
INVESTORS in Scottish commercial property are increasingly focussing their interests on high-quality, well-located assets, according to new analysis from Knight Frank.
The firm said this...
Fleming secures tranche of contracts across central Scotland
GLASGOW-headquartered Fleming has announced a tranche of new construction contract wins across central Scotland.
The contracts span a range of sectors - including healthcare, early...
Timeline unveiled for build of £19m Mountain Bike Innovation Centre
DEMOLITION work is set to begin in Innerleithen ahead of the £19 million build of a Mountain Bike Innovation Centre.
The main building at the...
Glasgow homes to benefit from £6.845m energy efficiency funding
A Glasgow City Council committee has accepted a Scottish Government award of £6.845 million to increase the energy-efficiency of homes in Glasgow.
This year’s funding...
Falkirk Council tenants promised quicker repairs as new skills introduced
TENANTS across the Falkirk Council area have been promised quicker repairs thanks to a new approach by the local authority.
From this month, new 'bolt...
McGill’s Group unveils plans for £25m Glasgow depot
MCGILL'S Group has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot on a site close to Glasgow city centre in a move that it...
Glasgow allocates £115m for social and affordable housing builds
GLASGOW City Council has announced the allocation of £115 million to build new social and affordable homes across the 2025/26 financial year.
The funding, an...
Farrans opens applications for 40 graduate and placement positions
FARRANS Construction has opened the application process for 40 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.
The...
GBSS Civil Engineering makes senior appointment to support growth plans
FALKIRK-based GBSS Civil Engineering has appointed Lee Marshall as operations manager as it continues to scale up operations and services across Scotland.
Lee joins GBSS...
Energy Training Academy becomes UK’s first CORGI Skills approved training provider
THE Energy Training Academy (ETA) has been announced as the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in the UK.
CORGI has supported engineering on their...
Major governance overhaul strengthens scaffolding and access training
THE National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the creation of a new independent sector representative organisation (SRO).
The organisation said that the launch...
Raft of firms sign up to new Highland Trusted Trader scheme
A newly launched Trusted Trader scheme in the Highlands is already gaining momentum with businesses from Aviemore to Tain signing up.
Launched by the Highland...
West Highland Line set for £15 million upgrade
NETWORK Rail is to deliver a major programme of engineering work on the West Highland Line from October - with nearly £15 million set...
McTaggart Construction MD celebrates major award win
MCTAGGART Construction's Janice Russell has been named Managing Director of the Year at the sixth Scottish Women's Awards 2025.
The awards celebrate the achievements and...
New awards scheme looks to find Scotland’s best plumbers
A new awards scheme designed to celebrate excellence in plumbing has officially opened for entries as it looks to find Scotland, and the wider...
Critical infrastructure investment maintains growth momentum at Clancy
CLANCY has reported sustained growth across its work in energy, water, and civil engineering in its results for the 2024/25 financial year.
In its 67th...
New ‘tentacle-like’ robot could revolutionise subsea infrastructure maintenance
A new 'tentacle-like' underwater robot that can safely interact with offshore structures could help revolutionise how millions of kilometres of subsea infrastructure is inspected...
Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network
HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner.
Headquartered in Ballygawley,...
Morris & Spottiswood Group earns trio of health and safety awards
MORRIS & Spottiswood Group has received three RoSPA Awards in recognition of its commitment to health and safety.
Morris & Spottiswood Scotland has earned its...
Builders back new action plan to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency
HOUSING body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the refreshed Housing Emergency Action Plan.
The plan, announced by housing secretary Màiri McAllan, follows 'extensive engagement'...
