New partnership aims to boost work on traditional buildings
THE CITB has teamed up with the Scottish Government’s Historic Environment Scotland, Historic England and the Welsh Historic Environment Service (Cadw) to help boost heritage...
RIAS Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the shortlist for its 2017 awards.
The judging panel for this year's 27-strong list includes...
Queensferry Crossing opening delayed
THE Queensferry Crossing has been delayed once again, with the opening now expected by the end of August this year.
The Forth Road Crossing Bridge Constructors...
Sector confidence “steady” but builders call for stability
SCOTTISH builders have called for "greater certainty" as new figures reveal confidence in the sector has remained steady at PLUS 2 for a third...
Scots regeneration firm becomes CCS Client Partner
URBAN Union has vowed to help raise standards and improve the image of the construction sector after becoming a Client Partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.
The...
Girvan leisure centre delivered ahead of schedule
HUB South West has handed over a new £5.4 million community leisure centre in Girvan.
The Quay Zone was completed ahead of schedule, and will be operated by South...
Scots projects earn Robertson awards recognition
ROBERTSON Group has received a record number of accolades at the National Site Awards.
In total, 15 Robertson projects - 13 of which are in Scotland -...
Offsite manufacturing boosts townhouse development
CCG has completed a "stunning" new residential development for NOAH in Glasgow’s west end.
The project comprises six contemporary townhouses by Hoskins Architect, each of which has...
Dundee campus tipped to become “exemplary” centre for learning
THE new £8.1 million Sidlaw View Primary and Jessie Porter Nursery building in Dundee has officially opened.
Construction was carried out by Robertson Tayside, with the...
New Edinburgh office development is tech savvy
EDINBURGH'S largest single office building has officially opened after a major refurbishment was carried out to meet growing demand from the technology sector.
One Lochrin Square, the...
More takes leading role at Stewart Milne Homes
GERRY More has been appointed managing director of Stewart Milne Homes in central Scotland.
He will take up his new position at the start of...
Scottish projects contribute to “solid” Kier results
KIER Group has announced a “solid” set of financial results, supported by the growth of Kier Construction in Scotland and the north-east of England.
For...
Housebuilder dives into sponsorship deal with local swimmers
HOUSEBUILDER Mactaggart & Mickel Group has announced it has renewed its sponsorships with two of Scotland's top swimmers.
Andrew Mullen (20) and Mark Deans (20) have...
Red letter day for new business district
CONSTRUCTION is set to start at Magenta, Glasgow’s new satellite business district, after project costs for the development’s first building were approved by the Clyde Gateway board.
Red...
Milestone reached at £19m student accommodation site
A crucial milestone has been reached in the £19 million student accommodation project in Glasgow’s Collegelands, with the steel structure now in place.
Once complete,...
Kier opens up Scottish sites to encourage construction careers
KIER is opening a record seven sites to the public for Open Doors Week 2017 to help attract the next generation of Scottish construction workers.
Open Doors Week...
Jobs boost for Highlands as work starts on vacant site
CONSTRUCTION work on the vacant Inverness College site has produced a jobs boost for the Highlands.
Demolition of all non-listed buildings at the city centre site...
New drone service aids building project visibility
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has launched a new drone service to produce images and video footage for clients.
John Reid, a surveyor at the firm’s Dumbarton office,...
Top marks at BRE Innovation Park
THE BRE Innovation Park in Ravenscraig recently welcomed senior pupils from Chapelhall Primary School. 22 youngsters received a talk on recycling from Dr David Kelly, group director...
Work complete on £7m Bathgate care development
GRAHAM Construction has completed work on the £7 million Rosemount Gardens and Court Complex in Bathgate.
The care development, which was delivered over three phases on...
