https://www.buildscotland.co.uk https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331115/network-rail-launch-6m-upgrade-programme-on-far-north-line https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331115/network-rail-launch-6m-upgrade-programme-on-far-north-line Network Rail is set to commence a major £6 million engineering and upgrade project on the Far North Line this weekend. The work forms part of a multi-year investment programme dedicated to enhancing j 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331114/approval-in-principle-for-up-to-135-new-homes-in-clune-park https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331114/approval-in-principle-for-up-to-135-new-homes-in-clune-park Inverclyde Council’s planning board has unanimously approved, in principle, proposals for up to 135 new homes at Clune Park in Port Glasgow. The decision establishes the principle of development foll 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331102/ssen-distribution-unveils-tool-to-strengthen-flexibility-for-electrification-and https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331102/ssen-distribution-unveils-tool-to-strengthen-flexibility-for-electrification-and SSEN Distribution is leading the development of an innovative assessment tool to determine, in new ways, where flexibility can be most effectively deployed to run networks efficiently and support the 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331110/steve-craig-named-snipef-president https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331110/steve-craig-named-snipef-president Steve Craig has taken office as the 102nd President of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers%apos; Federation (SNIPEF), pledging to deepen member engagement, press for improvements to appren 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331109/farrans-john-casey-wins-ice-scotland-princess-royal-award-for-emerging-engineers https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331109/farrans-john-casey-wins-ice-scotland-princess-royal-award-for-emerging-engineers John Casey GMICE, a senior engineer at Farrans, has been named the winner of this year%apos;s Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers. He presented his paper, titled %apos;Governance of temporary works in 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331103/new-partnership-to-deliver-34-affordable-homes-at-haddington-development https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331103/new-partnership-to-deliver-34-affordable-homes-at-haddington-development A new partnership agreement between Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Wheatley Homes East has been finalised to deliver 34 high-quality affordable homes at the Letham Meadows development, located on the 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331111/multiplex-walks-for-wellbeing-unite-construction-sector-from-london-to-glasgow https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331111/multiplex-walks-for-wellbeing-unite-construction-sector-from-london-to-glasgow Construction workers from London and Scotland turned out in force as Multiplex staged its annual Walk for Wellbeing in aid of the Lighthouse Charity. Simultaneous routes in London and Glasgow brought 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331113/5g-innovation-region-project-puts-ayrshire-at-the-forefront-of-digital-transform https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331113/5g-innovation-region-project-puts-ayrshire-at-the-forefront-of-digital-transform Ayrshire%apos;s 5G Innovation Region status has accelerated digital connectivity, investment and skills, with the programme%apos;s achievements now shaping a wider £14 million digital infrastructure roll-out. 08/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331069/194bn-a9-dualling-framework-launched https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331069/194bn-a9-dualling-framework-launched Transport Scotland has advanced the A9 Dualling Programme by publishing a £1.94 billion Contract Notice inviting bids for a new Framework Agreement to deliver the remaining approximately 58 miles (93k 05/06/2026 00:00:00 https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331066/citb-unveils-accelerated-apprenticeships-initiative https://www.buildscotland.co.uk/construction-news/331066/citb-unveils-accelerated-apprenticeships-initiative The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Accelerated Apprenticeships, a fast-track route intended to support the Government%apos;s ambition to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 while 05/06/2026 00:00:00