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...
New cycle hub created at Inverness Railway Station
SCOTRAIL has created a new cycle hub at Inverness Railway Station in a bid to make it easier for people to combine cycling with...
Work begins on Taylor Wimpey’s final Calderwood development
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland has commenced construction on its final development in Calderwood.
The milestone follows the recent planning approval from West Lothian Council for...
Contractor secures place on Home Group Scotland framework
THE JR Group has announced it has landed a place on Home Group Scotland’s Development Contractors Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Scotland framework, securing work...
Progress hailed as £100m community campus and school nears completion in Dundee
THE leader of Dundee City Council has visited the site of the Drumgeith Community Campus and Greenfield Academy - currently being built by Robertson...
Work to begin on modernisation of Macduff Marine Aquarium
OGILVIE Construction is set to begin work on the project to modernise Macduff Marine Aquarium.
The firm has already started pre-construction activities on site alongside...
SNIPEF and BPEC partnership tipped to strengthen apprenticeship pathway
THE Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF) has signed a partnership agreement with the British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) to rebrand the...
More detailed plans unveiled for new Angus whisky distillery
GIN Bothy has unveiled more detailed plans for its new whisky distillery, set within a historic sporting estate in Glen Prosen, Angus which is...
Work begins on 50-home development on Glasgow’s Pollokshaws Road
CONSTRUCTION is underway on a development that will bring 50 new homes for social rent to Glasgow’s southside.
The project, delivered by AS Homes (Scotland)...
Work complete on £3m bridge project in Killiecrankie
WORK has been completed on a £3 million Network Rail project to renew Rannoch Road bridge in Killiecrankie.
The six-month programme started in September 2024...
Main contractor sought for redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall
MORAY Council has launched the tender process for a main contractor to undertake the redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall.
The town hall is a key...
Awaab’s Law to better protect social housing residents against property disrepairs
SOCIAL housing residents in Scotland are to be given greater protection against issues of disrepairs in homes through the introduction of Awaab's Law, the...
Charitable bonds housing investment reaches £500 million
AN additional investment of £24 million million through a programme to deliver affordable homes across Scotland has seen total funding in the scheme reach...
Glasgow plans creation of more public toilets
A new Glasgow City Council strategy has recommended that the number of public toilets in the city should increase and charges for using the...
Global Infrastructure eyes continued growth with opening of new Inverness office
HIGHLANDS-based civil engineering and construction contractor Global Infrastructure has opened a new office at Aurora House at Inverness Campus.
The firm's operational base will remain...
Proposed Highland hydro scheme would support 500 jobs during peak construction
PLANS have been launched for the build of a pumped storage hydro scheme in the Highlands which would support around 500 jobs at peak...
Significant residential development opportunity marketed in Perth
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors, acting on behalf of the John Dewar Lamberkin Trust, has announced it is bringing to market a residential development opportunity at...
Homes for Scotland announces 2025 awards shortlist
HOMES for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 awards programme.
As well as recognising best practice and showcasing the contribution its membership...
