Natural materials used in construction

ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...
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Work completed on £72m Highland school campus

KIER has completed work on the build of the new £72 million Tain School Campus on behalf of the Highland Council. Tain Campus is the...
Domenico and Richard Davis

Glasgow insurance broker launches emergency helpline to support businesses affected by city centre fire

AN insurance brokerage has launched a free emergency helpline to support businesses impacted by the fire that destroyed a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow...

New homes complete on site of former Royal Hospital For Sick Children in Edinburgh

THE JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group...

Stirling Council secures £1.16m from sale of surplus assets

STIRLING Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and...

Campion Homes appointed to Edinburgh’s social housing framework

CAMPION Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Council’s new build housing framework. The Dunfermline‑based housebuilder has been appointed to Lot 1.1...

Dumfries & Galloway wind farm project secures £62 million funding

EDINBURGH-based Red Rock Renewables has reached financial close on a £62 million financing for its Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm. Lloyds, HSBC, and China Construction Bank...
Andy Thomson, Calum Campbell and Graeme Reid

Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants

GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The move follows the purchase...
Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis

Thomas & Adamson rebrands as Egis following acquisition

CONSTRUCTION and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has rebranded as Egis, following its acquisition by the firm in 2024. Founded in 1935, Thomas & Adamson...
Groundbreaking ceremony at Edinburgh PBSA

Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Student housing developer Alumno and private...

Most modern buildings ‘unprepared’ for impact of climate change

A climate‑resilience architecture academic has warned that most modern buildings are not designed for the impending impact of climate change. Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University...
Kirsten Dalziel and Shirley Lawrie

Civils firm backs East Renfrewshire schools initiative

FALKIRK-based civil engineering firm GBSS is supporting the Back-to-School Bank East Renfrewshire initiative, which donates new school clothing and essentials to local families. The contractor...
CGI of Glasgow Merchant City development

Construction to begin this year on Glasgow Merchant City mixed-use scheme

CONSTRUCTION of 109 new homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in Glasgow city centre will begin later this year following purchase of...
Clive Dickin

NASC warns scaffolding workforce shortage could impact delivery of projects

NASC has published its Skills Gap Report 2026, warning that the UK scaffolding and access sector faces a growing workforce shortage that could affect...
Construction workers holding banner depicting West Highland Way charity trek

Glasgow construction workers tackle West Highland Way in hospice charity challenge

FOUR Glasgow construction workers will take on the 96-mile West Highland Way in a bid to raise £20,000 for the city’s Prince & Princess...
Màiri McAllan MSP with Barratt team

Scotland’s housing secretary highlights crucial role of apprentices in housebuilding sector

SCOTLAND'S housing secretary Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with...
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M&E specialist marks milestone year with new cohort of apprentices

MECHANICAL and electrical specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching the firm's 2026 apprentice intake. Operating across Scotland, the Glasgow-headquartered business has...
L-R: Professor Andy Schofield, Wes Streeting MP, and Steijn Ribbens

UK health secretary marks opening of ‘landmark’ Glasgow innovation hub

UK health secretary Wes Streeting MP has marked the official launch of the Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow, a purpose-built life sciences laboratory...
Barratt representatives with large cheque for charity Launch Foods

Barratt dinner raises £167,000 for Glasgow charity

A Glasgow charity that supports vulnerable children has received an incredible £167,000 donation from Barratt Homes West Scotland. Launch Foods has said the cash will...
artin Grant SECTT Lanarkshire TO, Chris Schneider (Adult Trainee), Callum Young (Time out), Davy Russell MSP and Contract Manager Kevin McKeown.

SECTT and Quartzelec champion electrical apprenticeships during Scottish Apprenticeship Week

THE Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECCT) and Quartzelec marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 by welcoming Davy Russell MSP for a visit and discussion...