Scottish net zero housing barriers and opportunities laid bare
A number of expert stakeholders representing different strands of the construction industry came together recently to discuss the challenges and potential solutions around Scotland’s...
Construction sector urged to support inaugural Conflict Avoidance Week
THE Scottish construction industry has been urged to embrace an inaugural week-long event designed to promote conflict avoidance and collaboration in the industry.
The...
Scaffolding is critical to UK’s growth mission
Clive Dickin, CEO of National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), tells Project Scotland about the importance of scaffolders to the overall UK economy
FEW people,...
Back to the future: new student complex plans take inspiration from site’s history
THE principles of tenemental living could be the key to meeting the academic and social needs of the modern-day student, a senior project manager...
EPDs are natural fit for Tradstocks
STIRLING-headquartered Tradstocks, a specialist supplier of natural stone products for building and landscaping projects, has announced that two of its products – Tradstocks Scottish...
Embracing construction’s ESG challenge
By Shona Frame, partner and construction law specialist at CMS
THE integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices within the construction sector continues to...
Collaboration is key to fire safety at Glasgow multi-storey development
RESIDENTS at an eight-storey residential building under construction in Glasgow are set to be protected by a comprehensive fire safety solution that goes beyond...
Personal touch lifts Scaffolding & Access Supplies to new heights
HILLINGTON-based Scaffolding & Access Supplies has carved out a niche for itself as a provider of bespoke access solutions – often for complex and...
Transport projects help drive Cumbernauld scaffolding business forward
ACCESS Solutions Scaffolding’s promise of delivering a ‘hassle-free’ service, made upon its founding in the 1990s, remains as relevant today as it’s ever been,...
Free commissioning of sewage treatment plants pays off for Graf
Graf UK offers free commissioning of its sewage treatment plants, in an attempt to address common challenges caused by poor or incorrect installation. Here,...
The importance of surface water management
In January, the UK faced significant storms that caused road closures, disrupted rail services, and led to widespread flooding. Terry Wilkinson, specialist design and...
Natural Insulation Hub supports ‘distinct’ Scottish style
A recently launched natural insulation hub has been tipped to ensure Scotland’s construction sector has access to the materials needed to meet ambitious climate...
Grenfell Tower set to be ‘carefully taken down to the ground’
THE UK Government has confirmed Grenfell Tower is to be demolished, eight years after the fire that killed 72 people.
Deputy PM Angela Rayner has...
Contractor delivers new homes as part of first Scottish Borders project
THE JR Group has handed over 12 new homes at the Fairhurst Drive development in Hawick, on behalf of Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA)
The...
New beginnings: the shape of the construction sector in 2025
The latest release of the Business Distress Index for Q4 2024, released by Real Business Rescue using Companies House and Red Flag Alert data,...
Scottish students prospering on Jones Bros’ revamped apprenticeship scheme
TWO Scottish students have hailed Jones Bros' higher apprenticeship scheme as they reach the halfway point of the initiative.
The programme was revamped and relaunched...
RESITRIX provides green solution for Edinburgh city living
LOCATED in the prestigious Barnton area of Edinburgh, The Avenue is a luxury residential development by Cruden Homes, comprising a mix of apartments, penthouses,...
Work underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install new footbridge
WORK is underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install a new footbridge as part of the £140 million East Kilbride electrification project.
Network Rail and...
Glasgow’s Lighthouse to be transformed into net zero innovation hub
PLANS have been approved to see The Lighthouse building in Glasgow city centre be used as a location to help climate tech firms grow.
Designed...
Housebuilder confirms non-executive appointments to leadership team
CALA Group (Holdings) Ltd, has announced the appointments of Ian Sutcliffe as non-executive chairman and Tom Nicholson as non-executive director.
Ian Sutcliffe has served as...
