Survey finds overwhelming support for mandatory licensing for builders
NEW research has revealed that 81% of homeowners across Britain back mandatory licensing for builders to set minimum competency standards.
The survey, commissioned by the Federation...
Work begins on £3.7m delivery of new catering and retail units at Glasgow Airport
WORK is underway on the delivery of £3.7 million of new catering and retail units at Glasgow Airport.
The investment, by several retailers, includes the...
Highlands entering ‘transformational’ period as 251 projects worth £100 billion lined up
NEW research has revealed there to be 251 planned development projects in the Highlands worth a potential total investment value of £100.35 billion and...
Lawyer calls for ‘fast-tracking’ of Glasgow high-end office developments
FAST-tracking and increasing high-end office developments would provide a significant boost to Glasgow's economy, a property specialist has claimed.
Lawyer Clare Wilson, a partner in...
Commercial production of innovative Scottish brick to begin as global interest rises
KENOTEQ is to begin the commercial production of millions of K-BRIQs as it receives enquiries from across the world for the low-carbon brick following...
ConstructHER programme aims to inspire young women to explore careers in sector
GRAHAM is hoping to inspire more women to consider construction careers through its ConstructHER programme.
With females making up just 15% of the UK construction...
Neilston campus transforms learning opportunities for local youngsters
THE £30 million Neilston Learning Campus in East Renfrewshire has been officially opened.
Jenny Gilruth MSP, cabinet secretary for education and skills, and councillor Andrew...
‘Rare’ Glasgow west end development opportunity arises
DM Hall has brought to market a 'prominent' commercial property opportunity in Glasgow’s west end.
Located at 37 Otago Street, the office and development property...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
Powerleague announces £2.2m investment in Scottish padel courts
POWERLEAGUE has announced that it is to invest £2.2 million to bring padel courts to three of its sites in Scotland.
The company specialises in...
PFI expiry: why collaboration is the key to a smooth transition
By Greig Fenton, regional director at Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis Group
THE great Private Finance Initiatives – or PFI, as it was better...
Estimates suggest £80m worth of works required at Kelvingrove Museum
GLASGOW'S Kelvingrove Museum will need an estimated £80 million worth of works over the next 11 years, its operator has stated.
The figure was revealed...
Winners of UK Roofing Awards 2025 announced
NFRC has announced the winners of the 2025 UK Roofing Awards at ceremony in London, hosted by actor and comedian Ed Byrne.
James Talman, NFRC...
SFT Corporate Plan sets out key infrastructure priorities for Scotland
THE Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has published its 2025-30 Corporate Plan, which outlines the infrastructure body's key priorities for the next five years.
SFT revealed...
FMB calls for action to address ‘skills crisis’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the UK construction sector's 'skills crisis'.
Chief executive Brian Berry visited Constructionarium...
Housebuilder gives Hamilton pupils a lesson on site safety
CALA Homes (West) recently visited Woodhead Primary School in Hamilton to talk to children about the housebuilding industry and educate them on the dangers...
Builders’ merchant is boxing clever with extended sponsorship deal
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced an extension of its sponsorship of Edinburgh boxing star Lee McGregor.
The capital-based builders’ merchant has been...
Construction underway on ‘capsule hotel’ in Edinburgh
WORK has started on a seven-storey 'capsule hotel' in Edinburgh city centre, developed by TARKA Hotels in collaboration with architect Studio LBA.
Situated just off...
Robertson and supply chain partners deliver new sensory area at Perth respite facility
ROBERTSON Construction Tayside and its supply chain have undertaken a project to transform part of a Perth and Kinross Council facility for children and...
Demolition work complete on Elgin town centre project
DEMOLITION work has been completed in Elgin town centre on the South Street regeneration project.
Several properties on both South Street and Elgin High Street,...
