Oil and gas workers to be supported in transition to sustainable energy roles
A new programme has been launched to help oil and gas workers in the north east of Scotland transition into the sustainable energy sector.
The...
Political visits provide showcase for timber frame construction
CHRIS Kane MP has become the latest politician to visit Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing facility, touring the expanded site just weeks after MSP Alex...
Balfour Beatty updates sustainability strategy
BALFOUR Beatty has announced an update of its Building New Futures Sustainability Strategy.
The contractor explained the strategy ensures a 'holistic approach' that addresses the...
Build of £18.3m Balgray Railway Station underway
GROUND has been broken on the £18.3 million build of Balgray Railway Station which will serve Barrhead and its growing communities.
Network Rail contracted Story...
Andy Williamson appointed MD of The Pallet LOOP
ANDY Williamson has been promoted to the role of MD at The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector.
Previously commercial...
Civils contractor celebrates Horizontal Directional Drilling milestone
CIVILS contractor Nicol of Skene has revealed it is marking 20 years of delivering Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services this month.
The firm introduced HDD to...
UHI targets European partnerships to boost hydrogen offering
UHI North, West, and Hebrides is looking to boost its reputation in hydrogen training and innovation as it eyes European partnerships.
The learning institute delivers...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction...
476-home Edinburgh BTR neighbourhood reaches practical completion
ROBERTSON Construction Central East has delivered a further 139 homes for build to rent (BTR) developer and operator Moda at The McEwan, a wellbeing-focused...
Procast charity golf day goes with a swing
RETROFIT specialist Procast Group has announced it raised more than £7,000 for charity following the success of the firm's annual golf event.
Affectionately known as...
Glasgow-headquartered ground engineering specialist expands Midlands presence
GLASGOW-headquartered Akela Ground Engineering, part of the Akela Group, has announced it is continuing to grow its presence across The Midlands after securing a fourth...
Shortlist revealed for 2025 Scaffolding Excellence Awards
SCAFFOLDING and access trade body NASC has revealed the shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025.
The awards celebrate industry achievements across nine distinct categories....
Dougall Baillie Associates announces three promotions
DOUGALL Baillie Associates (DBA) has promoted three colleagues to the role of associate in its civil engineering and structural engineering departments.
The move comes as...
CITB’s National Construction College opens its doors for Scottish construction employers
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to open its doors for Scottish construction employers at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan in...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...
Volunteers from Campbeltown substation project collect 185kg of beach litter
NINE volunteers from SSEN Transmission and BAM's Crossaig electricity substation project have rolled up their sleeves for a beach clean at Dalintober Harbour in...
NVDC Architects celebrates award win for Glasgow hospital project
GLASGOW-based NVDC Architects is celebrating an award win for their Elanic Private Hospital project in the city.
The firm was awarded Gold at the Scottish...
Boost for £4.3 billion project as Fraserburgh firm delivers ahead of schedule
SSEN Transmission has hailed a local Fraserburgh firm after it delivered a key part of Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project ahead of schedule.
Representing...
Contractor sought for ‘biggest overhaul’ of Glasgow area since the 1970s
GLASGOW City Council is seeking a contractor to lead what it says will be the 'biggest overhaul' of the east side of Argyle...
From Surveys to Solutions: Unlocking Retrofit Potential at Scale
By Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd (Edinburgh)
I often hear people talk about the retrofit challenge as though it’s a mountain too steep...
