Ex-watersports centre on Great Cumbrae Island to go under the hammer
A former watersports centre at Great Cumbrae Island with potential for conversion or redevelopment will go under the hammer in a live-streamed commercial property...
Scottish system for accessing housing adaptations ‘too complex and underfunded’
A new report has concluded that thousands of Scots are living in homes unsuitable for their needs.
The ‘What’s Next For Adaptations’ report was carried...
Bancon Group increases turnover and doubles pre-tax profits
ABERDEENSHIRE-based housebuilding and construction firm Bancon Group has reported a 13% rise in turnover and a doubling of its pre-tax profits.
The company's latest set...
Waste strategy checks out at Glasgow hotel refurbishment
THE refurbishment of the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow has reportedly achieved a 98.87% waste recycling rate, thanks to collaboration between construction and fit-out specialist...
Livingston MP visits Tradstocks’ factory to discuss local stone benefits
NATURAL stone products supplier Tradstocks recently welcomed Livingston MP Gregor Poynton to its Tradstocks Westwood site for a tour and a discussion about sustainably-sourced...
CITB hails impact of programme opening new pathways into construction
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has hailed the success of the ‘Mind the Gap’ programme, designed to open new pathways into the industry...
The Lighthouse Charity celebrates six decades with special event
THE Lighthouse Charity's Scotland West Region marked a major milestone and celebrated six decades of charitable giving and support to the construction community at...
Morrison Construction secures £9m Pollok Stables and Sawmill contract
MORRISON Construction has been awarded the £9 million Glasgow City Council contract to take forward the next stage of the refurbishment of the A-listed...
Knight Frank strengthens Scottish project management division
KNIGHT Frank has expanded its project management team in Scotland with the appointment of Abbie Brown.
Abbie joins the commercial property consultancy as a project...
Electrical bodies encourage Scottish school leavers to consider apprenticeships
AS youngsters across Scotland receive their exam results, two electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s 'no wrong path' to a rewarding and successful...
Former Castlemilk police station offers ‘exceptional opportunity’ for developers
A former police station in Castlemilk is set to be marketed for sale as a development opportunity.
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been instructed by Police...
UK interest rate cut a ‘positive signal’
THE finance director at Muir Group has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates to 4%, describing the move as 'another...
Glasgow’s Met Tower to be transformed into co-living accommodation
GLASGOW'S Met Tower is to be redeveloped into co-living accommodation after being acquired by Vita Group.
The move will see Vita Group introduce its award-winning...
Clark completes major fit-out scheme for NHS Education for Scotland and Public Health Scotland
PAISLEY-based Clark Contracts has announced completion of the Cat B fit-out of 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow on behalf of NHS Education for Scotland...
Inverness’ Infirmary Bridge closed following routine inspection
INVERNESS' Infirmary Bridge has been closed after a routine inspection identified that a hanger, which holds the bottom cord of the bridge deck, has...
Final design unveiled for revamp of Aberdeen’s Castlegate
THE final design for the refurbishment of Aberdeen's historic Castlegate area has been unveiled.
Set to include 'significant' greening, work will also include the restoration...
Pedestrian spine to act as gateway to Aberdeen’s Beach Boulevard
A pedestrian spine is to be built along part of Aberdeen's Beach Boulevard to act as a gateway from the city centre to the...
Scottish Government pledges £20m to speed up cladding remediation
THE Scottish Government has announced further funding of £20 million to speed up actions to make the country's buildings safe from dangerous cladding.
Publishing update...
Progress made in Storm Floris response after 71,000 homes left without power
CONSIDERABLE progress has been made to restore power to homes and businesses impacted by Storm Floris, the Scottish Government has said.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance...
Scottish construction workloads fall but surveyors ‘cautiously’ expect future growth
NEW research has revealed that construction workloads in Scotland declined through the second quarter of 2025, but surveyors 'cautiously' expect growth in the year...
