BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building
DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...
Wave of coastal erosion projects completed in Moray
THREE major projects have been completed with the aim of protecting Moray coastal communities from the threat of erosion.
A 50cm shingle bank has been...
Major milestone for Gremista project as new transformers arrive
THE project to connect Shetland's local electricity network to the national grid has marked a milestone following the arrival of two new transformers, SSEN...
Taylor Wimpey gets green light for new Kilmarnock site
TAYLOR Wimpey West Scotland has been granted planning permission by East Ayrshire Council to deliver 134 new homes in Kilmarnock.
A programme of infrastructure and...
St Andrews strengthens partnership with HSS Hire Group
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it has strengthened its partnership with HSS Hire Group with the opening of a rental facility...
Dozens of Paisley homes benefit from new doors and windows
THE CCG Group has announced completion of its latest supply and install contract in Paisley, with 52 residences owned by Ferguslie Park Housing Association...
Network Rail to recruit 38 Scottish apprentices to three-year course
NETWORK Rail has announced that it will be recruiting 38 apprentices in Scotland for its 2025 apprenticeship programme.
Apprentices are required at locations across the...
Plans submitted for battery energy storage system in Scottish Borders
RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 150MW Bishops Dal battery energy storage system...
Cala brings Social Bite roof donation to over £10,000
CALA Homes (West) has handed over its third and final roof donation to Social Bite following the sell out of its city centre Prince’s...
Roofing specialist draws attention to benefits of apprenticeships
BRIGGSAMASCO has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the benefits of recognised industry qualifications.
The roofing specialist is a long-time provider of apprenticeship programmes and...
UK construction PMI shows ‘fastest downturn in five years’
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for 'urgent action' to address the slump in UK construction output following the release of the...
Fact or fiction: the hybrid collateral warranty
By Ross Taylor, partner, dispute resolution, Gillespie Macandrew
A construction contract is an agreement 'for' the carrying out, arranging 'for' the carrying out or providing...
Major military infrastructure upgrade completed at Leuchars Station
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed on a major infrastructure project to benefit soldiers based at Leuchars Station in Fife.
The £62 million project was delivered...
Housebuilder helps Edinburgh pupils celebrate World Book Day
PUPILS at Maybury Primary School in Edinburgh are celebrating World Book Day with a donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes towards their...
Scaffolding erected on iconic Glasgow building ahead of £15m transformation
SCAFFOLDING has been erected on Glasgow's North Rotunda building ahead of it being transformed into a 'Nashville-inspired' entertainment venue.
JR Scaffold has erected scaffolding which...
Springfield launches 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive
SPRINGFIELD Properties has marked Scottish apprenticeship week with the launch of its 2025 apprenticeship recruitment drive across Moray and the Highlands.
The launch coincided with...
Apprenticeships at 14 slammed as ‘reckless, unworkable and deeply irresponsible’
THE Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has branded Scottish Conservative proposals to allow pupils to leave school at 14 for apprenticeships or college places...
New report highlights surge in women starting construction apprenticeships
NEW research has revealed that the number of women starting construction apprenticeships in the UK has risen dramatically in recent years.
A report from the...
Topping out ceremony marks key milestone at Edinburgh student development
CLARK Contracts has held a topping out ceremony to mark a key milestone in The Pepper Mill student accommodation project on Dunedin Street in...
UHI Inverness looks to capitalise on ‘dawning of a new industrial revolution’ in region
UHI Inverness has said that economic development opportunities in its local area are the 'dawning of a new industrial revolution' as it looks to...
