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...
Cundall moves to new Edinburgh base with sustainable design focus
MULTI-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has relocated its Edinburgh office to new premises at New Clarendon, 114-116 George Street.
Employees have bid farewell to Semple Street,...
Miller Homes invites Scottish causes to apply for community funding
MILLER Homes is inviting groups and causes across Scotland to apply for the next round of its Community Fund, offering those in need within...
Housebuilder’s donation boosts community cafe kitchen in Midlothian
LOVELL has donated kitchen appliances to help Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust (MAEDT) expand its community cafe kitchen and prepare a wider variety of...
Community feedback sought on wind farm plans for ex-coal mine site in East Ayrshire
A Scottish renewables developer has put forward plans for a new wind farm on a former coal mine north east of New Cumnock.
OnPath Energy...
BCIS reports increase in building tender prices in Scotland
BUILDING tender prices in Scotland rose by 0.9% in the first quarter of 2025, according to a panel of cost consultants involved in multiple...
Cushman & Wakefield appoints senior surveyor in Edinburgh
LUCY Yates has been appointed as a senior surveyor in Cushman & Wakefield's Edinburgh office.
Previously with Galbraith, Lucy brings more than six years’ experience...
Construction’s apprenticeship concerns: rising costs threaten skills pipeline
Ahead of the increase in the National Minimum Wage, Scottish Building Federation director Billy Kirkwood voices his fears about the effect on craft apprentices
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Food and drink sector innovation hub launches in Aberdeen
ROBERTSON Construction Eastern has completed work on the ONE SeedPod food and drink industry innovation hub in Aberdeen.
The £27 million project, led by Opportunity...
Remedial work will begin transformation of historic Alloa manor house
PROCAST Group has been awarded a £1 million contract to begin the transformation of the derelict Greenfield House in Alloa.
The Hamilton-based business will start...
A global push to circularity
By Andy Leah, general manager of Duraproducts
GLOBAL Recycling Day 2025 actions us to closely consider waste reduction, a dual target for environmental and economic...
Ospa secures 100,000 sq. ft. of lettings in first year
OSPA – the flexible office service provided by HFD – secured just under 100,000 sq. ft. of lettings in its first year since the...
The Kingdom Group completes acquisition of construction training specialist
THE Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of construction-related training courses and vocational qualifications specialist Competence Matters Ltd.
The senior leadership team at Competence Matters...
Scotland’s green skills shift: central belt’s workforce conundrum amidst energy boom
By Robert Ogg, MD of Akela Construction, part of the Akela Group
AS we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for...
Contractor shortlisted for hat-trick of housing awards
THE JR Group is celebrating after three of the firm's developments were named as finalists in this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards.
The business has...
Housebuilder’s Bricklaying Academy helps prison reduce reoffending
KEEPMOAT has supported a former inmate at a Category C prison in securing employment in bricklaying.
The housebuilder partnered with His Majesty's Prison Service and...
