Number of SME housebuilders in Scotland falls to lowest level in 20 years
A new report has revealed that the number of small and medium size (SME) housebuilders in Scotland has fallen to its lowest level in...
Roofing contractors remain optimistic despite ongoing challenges
NEW research has found that roofing contractors are enduring mixed fortunes at the moment, with 'stagnating' workloads and new enquiries, but also signs of...
Work starts on North Lanarkshire school extension
BAM Construction has commenced work on the extension of Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire.
Hub South West will deliver the project on behalf of...
Toolstation aims to raise buckets of cash for charity with new hat
TOOLSTATION is introducing a new bucket hat to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Ahead of Glastonbury 2025 and the Oasis reunion gigs, the building...
Testing ground for low-carbon road materials launches in North Lanarkshire
A new testing ground has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, with the aim of decarbonising roads.
The...
Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps
KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division.
KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...
Scotland’s top plumbing and heating apprentices crowned
SCOTLAND'S top plumbing and heating apprentices have been honoured at the 50th anniversary Scottish Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (SPAY 50) competition.
Held at South...
Fleming breaks ground on historic Clarkston church annexe
LENZIE-based Fleming has started the build of an annexe on the historic Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston.
The initiative, which forms part of the church's...
Glasgow property auction house on track to break £2 million turnover barrier
GLASGOW-based Prime Property Auctions is set to register record growth for the third year in a row since its formation.
Set up in 2022 by...
Plans approved for student accommodation build at Glasgow’s ABC site
PLANS have been approved for the build of a student accommodation development featuring a food hall and courtyard events space on the site of...
Glen Finglas dam electrical upgrades aim to enhance energy resilience
ELECTRICAL work in the turbine room at Glen Finglas dam near Stirling has enabled the continued safe operation of Scottish Water’s hydroelectric dam.
The hydro...
Plans approved for 410-bed student complex in Glasgow’s Anderston area
GRAHAM Investment Projects has secured planning consent from Glasgow City Council to deliver a 410-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the city’s Anderston...
Barratt Redrow adopts pallet collection service across all sites
THE Pallet LOOP has revealed that Barratt Redrow is rolling out LOOP's pallet collection service across all of its housebuilding sites.
The move comes as...
Highland charity looks to capitalise on construction opportunities
HIGHLAND charity DAY1 is exploring opportunities for a new centre of learning by capitalising on the opportunities in construction and the green energy revolution.
Since...
UK construction sector needs to recruit 239,000 extra workers over next five years
A new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report has found that the UK construction industry needs to recruit more than 239,000 extra workers over...
ABC owners accuse GSoA of ‘hypocrisy’ over objections to redevelopment plans
THE owners of the former O2 ABC and Jumpin Jak's buildings have accused the Glasgow School of Art (GSoA) of 'hypocrisy' and 'obstruction' over...
Housebuilder gets green light to deliver new Barrhead properties
AS Homes (Scotland) has secured planning permission from East Renfrewshire Council to deliver 12 new homes for social rent on behalf of Barrhead Housing.
The...
McTaggart Construction and Wheatley Group begin new Dumfries & Galloway housing projects
TWO turf-cutting ceremonies have marked the start of construction of new homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by the region’s largest social...
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland team raises thousands for charity
A team from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised £7,410 for charity after taking part in the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge.
The housebuilder’s annual fundraising...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD for Scotland
BALFOUR Beatty has announced that Nick Rowan will become MD of its construction services business in Scotland from August 4, 2025.
He will succeed the...
