Preparatory work to begin on SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub project
SSEN Transmission is to begin early preparatory activities associated with its Lewis Hub project.
The works will begin with ecological surveys to monitor nesting birds...
Build of Scotland’s largest housing development underway in Stirling
WORK is underway in Stirling on what is the largest housing development to have secured detailed planning approval in Scotland.
The Durieshill development - being...
Politicians urged to work together to address ‘untold misery’ of Scotland’s housing emergency
THE Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has urged political parties to make increased funding commitments ahead of this year's election, after warning that...
Willmott Dixon Group confirms trio of MD appointments
THE Willmott Dixon Group has announced three MD appointments to lead key parts of its business.
Judy Hegarty has been promoted to MD at Fortem,...
Ryden expands professional services offering in Scotland
RYDEN has announced an expansion of its professional services offering following strategic hires and the integration with Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) in Scotland.
The enlarged...
CIOB sets out priority areas for next Scottish Government to address
THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for retrofit and energy efficiency, the construction skills gap, and building quality and safety to be...
Scottish Government unveils £90m investment to get people into work
THE Scottish Government has unveiled £90 million of investment to tackle economic inactivity.
The funding, which comes as part of the Scottish budget for 2026-27,...
Dunkeld & Birnam Railway Station set for £440,000 upgrade
WORK is to get underway on a £440,000 project to make it easier for passengers to access Dunkeld & Birnam Railway Station.
Between February 4...
Moray’s first STEM Starts Centre opens in Elgin
MORAY'S first STEM Starts Centre has officially opened its doors in Elgin marking a major milestone for the region's £4.8 million early years STEM...
Glasgow innovation hotspot set for £100m worth of developments
DALMARNOCK and Shawfield are set to see more than £100 million of construction activity this year.
Spearheaded by Clyde Gateway, in partnership with a range...
Falling demand for mineral products ‘threatens jobs and capacity’
NEW figures released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at 'alarmingly weak levels'.
While sales of...
New Lerwick homes transferred to Shetland Mid-Market Homes LLP
A new partnership that will manage private residential tenancies at mid-market rent in Shetland has been transferred its first properties.
Shetland Mid-Market Homes LLP has...
Scottish businesses appointed to £80m roofing framework
20 roofing and construction businesses - including 11 in Scotland - have been appointed to an £80 million framework to carry out public sector...
Planning consent confirmed for 155-home Polmont development
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed an Approval in Matters Specified (AMSC) detailed planning consent has been secured from Falkirk Council for its 155-home...
RSSB announces new board appointment
THE Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Sheena Smith to its board as an industry non-executive director (suppliers).
Sheena is a founding director...
Stone supplier fined after fatal incident at Larkhall base
BLYTH Marble Limited has been fined £50,000 after a worker was killed when granite slabs fell from a lorry loader at the company’s premises...
Glasgow-headquartered Wallace Whittle strengthens English leadership team
GLASGOW-headquartered Wallace Whittle has strengthened its leadership team in England with the appointment of Colin Preston as business development and strategy director for the...
Project to double capacity of key Stirling learning hub progresses
WORK to double the capacity of a learning facility for Stirling's young people with additional support needs has reached a key milestone.
Bluebell House, situated...
New research reveals winter mental health struggles among UK roofers
NEW research by Marley has highlighted that steps are still required in providing roofing contractors with mental health support.
In a poll of roofing contractors,...
Development opportunity in Dolphinton brought to the market
A rural development opportunity offering development land within the commuter village of Dolphinton - 22 miles south of Edinburgh - has been brought to...
