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31/10/2025
ETZ Ltd, the not-for-profit company leading North East Scotland's energy transition, is set to receive a £17.3 million funding injection from the UK Government.
Confirmed by Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander during a visit to Aberdeen on Thursday, 30 October 2025, the funding will be used to ac
31/10/2025
Construction work on the A836 Naver Bridge replacement project, located near Bettyhill on the North Coast 500, has achieved a critical structural milestone with the completion of the precast bridge beam installation.
This phase marks a significant step forward in the scheme being undertaken by con
31/10/2025
A substantial £1.3 million infrastructure improvement project is set to begin at Aberdour's Silver Sands, with Newlay Civil Eng Ltd appointed to carry out the necessary construction works.
The multi-faceted scheme is intended to tackle long-standing infrastructure challenges caused by the beach's
31/10/2025
A new construction and energy efficiency project is underway in Glasgow after Shettleston Housing Association secured £241,344 in funding from the Scottish Government's Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund.
The substantial investment will be used for the Renewable Heat Project, delivered in partnersh
31/10/2025
A major renovation of the historic Whithorn Old Town Hall is nearing completion, backed by an £80,000 funding injection from SP Energy Network's Transmission Net Zero Fund.
The ambitious construction work, which has primarily focused on deep energy efficiency retrofitting, has been the flagship pr
31/10/2025
Scottish Water's largest-ever water infrastructure investment, valued at £235 million, has been completed, significantly enhancing the supply security and operational resilience for nearly one million customers across the west of Scotland.
The project establishes a crucial two-way connection betwe
30/10/2025
A significant new construction project is set to revitalise a historic area of Glasgow after the City Council approved plans to convert the derelict B-listed former Tureen Street School into affordable housing.
Thenue Housing Association lodged the plans to transform the building, which has stood
30/10/2025
A significant construction milestone has been reached on the £3 million project at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, which is designed to prevent wet wipes and other sewer-related debris from polluting the Water of Leith.
The essential infrastructure upgrade, being delivered by Scottish Water's alliance par
30/10/2025
The construction of a new collection of sixteen affordable homes at Lochside Park in Dunfermline has been successfully completed, marking the latest phase of the Lochay Homes' wider residential scheme.
The completed build, delivered under a £3.6 million contract, represents the fourth successful p
30/10/2025
The Robertson Group has affirmed its leadership in sustainable construction with the publication of its 2024–25 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Report, confirming the business has achieved £1 billion in social value, reaching the goal five years earlier than planned under its Responsible
30/10/2025
The construction industry’s role in delivering Scotland’s energy security ambitions was put centre stage as the Deputy First Minister visited the SSEN Transmission office in Inverness for the launch of the Workforce North Action Plan.
The plan, which brings together key employers and partners, aim
30/10/2025
The construction of the new Woodland View School in East Dunbartonshire has been celebrated by McLaughlin & Harvey as a key case study in their delivery of social value, with the project yielding measurable benefits for both the local economy and the surrounding community.
While the principal aim
30/10/2025
The construction industry's focus on professional competency has been strengthened with the introduction of the new Roofing Chartered Membership Programme (CMP).
This dedicated qualification route, developed through a collaboration between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Nationa
30/10/2025
Motorists utilising the A92 between Arbroath and Dundee are set to benefit from essential infrastructure upgrades as resurfacing works are carried out across three distinct sections of the road network.
The maintenance project is being overseen by BEAR Scotland, with the physical works delivered by
30/10/2025
Essential construction work involving the resurfacing of Marine Avenue is scheduled to start on Monday, 3 November 2025, with the project anticipated to take five working days to complete.
The works will significantly improve the quality and safety of the road surface but will necessitate a tempor
30/10/2025
Construction work has officially begun on an exciting new play facility at Cowdenbeath Public Park, marking a significant investment in local community infrastructure by Fife Council.
The project involves the complete installation of a new play area designed to be suitable and accessible for child
29/10/2025
A new skills and learning project, Construction Aware, has been launched in Glasgow as a collaborative effort to tackle the ongoing recruitment and skills challenge facing the construction and built environment sector.
The ambitious three-year programme was co-designed with industry and the Glasgow
29/10/2025
The Scottish Government has announced the launch of the Grangemouth Jobs Prioritisation Scheme, developed in partnership with Unite the Union.
The scheme will ensure that workers made redundant following the refinery closure are prioritised for roles created through the Scottish Government's £25 m
29/10/2025
First Minister John Swinney is set to announce the Scottish Government’s intention to renew the Just Transition Commission for the next Parliamentary term. The announcement comes as the Just Transition Commission Summit gets underway in Edinburgh today, Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
The First Ministe
29/10/2025
The Highlands region will next week host members of the North Sea Commission Transport Group.
The Council is hosting the meeting, which aims to strengthen partnerships between regional authorities across the North Sea Region (UK, EU, and Scandinavia) on shared challenges and opportunities.
As par
29/10/2025
SELECT, Scotland's largest construction trade association, has announced the appointment of Sharon Miller as its new Managing Director Designate.
She will become the first woman to hold the crucial post in the organisation's 125-year history.
Ms Miller, who has broad experience across UK and Scot
29/10/2025
West Lothian Council has issued planning consent for the new railway station at Winchburgh.
This decision follows focused work by partners, including Winchburgh Developments Ltd, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, SEStran, and the Council, to progress the detailed business case.
The station, locat
29/10/2025
John Mooney, Finance Director at Clark Contracts, is celebrating a major career milestone, having reached 30 years with the construction business after joining in 1995 as Financial Controller. He was appointed Finance Director in 2001.
Mr Mooney has been instrumental in the company's dramatic growt
29/10/2025
The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has reopened following the swift completion of engineering works to secure a concerning boulder on the hillside.
The operation required specialist teams and contractors to tackle the large boulder, prompting a full road closure between Ardgarten and the viewpoint
29/10/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey has showcased its commitment to delivering social impact through its business operations, using the recently constructed Usher Building for the University of Edinburgh as a prime example of its responsible business strategy in action.
The construction firm stated its aim is to i
29/10/2025
SSEN Transmission has advised its contractor, GE Verona/Sodexo, to withdraw a planning application for a proposed temporary accommodation village near Broadford in Skye. The facility was intended to support the construction workforce involved in building the Skye Reinforcement Project.
The decision
28/10/2025
Recruiting, training, and retaining enough skilled workers to deliver the infrastructure and built environment necessary for a sustainable future has been described as a "critical challenge" for Scotland's construction sector.
In an effort to address the skills shortage, the Construction Accord Tra
28/10/2025
CCG (Scotland) has made significant progress in the ongoing development of a new new affordable housing scheme in the heart of Edinburgh city centre in Newington.
CCG commenced construction on Cowan's Close on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council in April. Despite the project being located withi
28/10/2025
Sanctuary Scotland has announced a start date of March 2026 for a new £14 million affordable housing development in Braehead, Renfrewshire.
The project will create a vibrant new community, providing 57 new social homes in an area facing acute housing need.
The development, located on the 4.5-acre
28/10/2025
BEAR Scotland has outlined a significant construction programme detailing improvements planned for the remainder of 2025 across the trunk road network in South East Scotland.
The works include a heavy schedule of resurfacing, essential drainage upgrades, and multiple bridge refurbishment schemes, a
28/10/2025
Gillian Martin MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, visited the Port of Montrose this week to see the construction progress of the Inch Cape offshore wind project.
The Cabinet Secretary was given an update on the major construction milestones recently achieved. These highlights inc
28/10/2025
Clark Contracts has been awarded Platinum accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s respected 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme.
This elite recognition celebrates the company's long-standing dedication to nurturing talent through "earn and learn" opportunities, including Apprenticeships, Graduate
28/10/2025
Network Rail has confirmed a nine-day line closure is scheduled between Haymarket and Dalmeny in January 2026 to allow for major engineering work as part of the Fife electrification project.
The essential upgrades, set to take place from Friday, 17 January to Saturday, 25 January 2026, are a signif
28/10/2025
SSEN Transmission, the electricity network business, has partnered with RSPB Scotland to launch a major habitat restoration project at the Inversnaid Nature Reserve within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
The partnership focuses on the restoration of 218 hectares of upland habitat, pr
28/10/2025
The Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr has achieved a major construction milestone with the completion of its brand-new entrance façade earlier this month, October 2025, as part of its ongoing refurbishment programme.
South Ayrshire Council worked with delivery partners Alliance Leisure and Robertson Co
28/10/2025
Work is progressing to find a solution for arts accommodation in Musselburgh and secure financing for a replacement of the Brunton Hall, which has been closed since early 2023 due to the discovery of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC).
East Lothian Council has launched a Preliminary Marke
27/10/2025
Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application to South Ayrshire Council for a new housing development overlooking Ayr Racecourse.
This project represents the company's first foray into building homes for sale in Ayrshire.
Designed by Yeoman McAllister Architects, the pr
27/10/2025
The 2025 Scottish Roofing Awards luncheon was held on Friday, 24 October 2025, at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow, celebrating the year's top contractors and projects across the country's roofing sector.
The awards, which highlight exceptional skill and quality in various construction categories
27/10/2025
Network Rail is set to begin a significant £15 million (or £15m) programme of engineering upgrades on the West Highland Line to improve the long-term resilience and reliability of the route. The work will commence in two weeks, running between Friday, 7 November and Monday, 17 November 2025.
The pr
27/10/2025
Glasgow City Council has issued an update detailing the progress of the ongoing George Square redevelopment and surrounding infrastructure works, with several completion milestones now confirmed.
Works along the north footway of West George Street have progressed well and are on track for completio
27/10/2025
The Scottish Government has announced a new pilot scheme to increase opportunities for local communities to benefit from renewable energy developments.
The scheme will focus on 10 publicly-owned Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) sites that currently have windfarms approaching repowering.
Under the pil
27/10/2025
The deep retrofit of the National Retrofit Centre, located within the Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) Innovation Campus, has been shortlisted for The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards in the Sustainability category.
The project, which marks the first phase of the campu
27/10/2025
SP Energy Networks has announced the commencement of enabling works ahead of the construction of a new high-voltage Branxton substation in East Lothian.
The project is part of a wider investment programme to future-proof the transmission network, which is expected to see electricity demand double
27/10/2025
ScottishPower Renewables has successfully installed its first-ever High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore converter station at the East Anglia THREE windfarm, located approximately 69km off the Suffolk coast.
The massive structure is heavier than the Eiffel Tower and taller than the Statue of
27/10/2025
Scottish finance expert and business mentor Craig Alexander Rattray is calling for stronger government support for SMEs locked in legal disputes with much larger companies.
His call comes after a trademark dispute with billion-dollar accounting software firm Xero, which he says is using a name very
27/10/2025
CCG's in-house planned maintenance division, Asset Management, is making significant progress on a large-scale housing improvement project across Whiteinch and Scotstoun in West Glasgow.
Working in partnership with Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association, the contractor is currently on-site under
24/10/2025
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a major £162 million contract by IMPACT Scotland to deliver the Dunard Centre, which will become Edinburgh's first purpose-built concert hall in over a century. Main construction on the tightly constrained city centre site behind St Andrew Square is set to commence in
24/10/2025
Clark Contracts has been appointed as the main contractor for Ciceley Commercials Ltd's brand-new Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral, Scotland.
The new facility, situated on a 3.9-acre plot, represents a significant investment in the Scottish commercial vehicle network and is exp
24/10/2025
A new Kinneil Estate Masterplan 2026–2036, due to be debated by Falkirk Council’s Executive on Wednesday, 6 November 2025, has outlined how the 76-hectare estate in Bo’ness will be managed and developed over the next decade. The plan focuses on safeguarding Kinneil’s significant heritage, improving
24/10/2025
East Lothian Council has selected Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) as its preferred supplier and is now commencing the first steps to assess the feasibility of siting a hyperscale data centre on part of the former coal store at Cockenzie.
The council's overall aim is to form a Joint Ventu
24/10/2025
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing with rockslope stabilisation works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, just north of Connel Bridge. The project has now moved into a crucial monitoring period.
The existing traffic lights at the site will remain in place to
24/10/2025
Stirling Council has called on local communities to participate in the second stage of a public consultation regarding four proposed active travel routes for the south of Stirling city centre.
The project aims to significantly enhance connections between communities and the city centre, and link i
24/10/2025
Dundee City Council has launched its new Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP), a key document outlining the city's affordable housing priorities until 2031.
The plan aims to ensure the continued successful delivery of new-build affordable housing for rent, often on vacant sites to revitalise h
24/10/2025
West Lothian Council is advancing its efforts to address coastal risks, with a report to the Council Executive next week seeking approval to finalise the draft Regional Plan for coastal adaptation.
Despite having a coastline of only 6km along the Firth of Forth, the Council has a legal duty under t
23/10/2025
A significant construction milestone has been achieved at the Windy Standard III Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway with the first pouring of concrete for a turbine foundation.
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, the principal contractor for the multi-million-pound 20-turbine scheme, completed the 40
23/10/2025
The Scottish Government and the UK Government have announced a combined £18 million funding boost for the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund, aimed at supporting thousands of North Sea workers as they move into the sustainable energy sector.
Each government will invest £9m over the next three ye
23/10/2025
The Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with the successful installation of the first of its two 85-kilometre offshore export cables off the east coast of Scotland.
The 220 kV, three-phase cable will serve as the crucial link to transmit power from the
23/10/2025
SNIPEF (Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation) has welcomed the UK Government's new UK-wide clean energy jobs plan, calling it a positive move that finally acknowledges the essential role of plumbing and heating engineers in delivering clean energy systems.
SNIPEF stated the
23/10/2025
Drax is continuing its investment in Scotland’s future energy workforce by putting a new cohort of electrical and mechanical technicians through its comprehensive Technical Apprenticeship Programme.
The scheme is designed to provide young people with the essential skills, confidence, and experienc
23/10/2025
Essential cable maintenance works have commenced on the M90 Queensferry Crossing, focusing on the bridge's crucial stay-cables to ensure they remain in excellent condition and perform as required into the future. Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, is carrying out the routine proj
23/10/2025
Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission are hosting a second public consultation event to gather local feedback on proposals for a temporary workforce accommodation village in Stornoway.
The facility is required to house staff delivering the critical Lewis Hub project, a key element of the Western Is
23/10/2025
The landmark redevelopment of the former Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow's Battlefield has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of phase one.
Sanctuary Scotland has delivered 136 high-quality affordable homes and 11 commercial units as part of the ambitious masterplan, signi
23/10/2025
Network Rail is set to close the Stevenston level crossing for one full weekend in November to carry out an essential upgrade of the road barriers. The maintenance work, which will help ensure the crossing remains safe and reliable for the 2,000 people who use it every day, is scheduled to take plac
23/10/2025
JR Scaffold has achieved a significant honour in its 30th anniversary year, receiving the prestigious Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
The Paisley-based scaffolding firm was acknowledged for its outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces commu
22/10/2025
Watkin Jones has received approval from Scottish Ministers for its large-scale residential scheme with mixed tenures in Edinburgh. The development, situated in Chesser, to the west of the city centre, will deliver approximately 800 new units, directly addressing the city's housing shortage.
The dev
22/10/2025
Works are set to begin next month on a critical Paisley route as part of a £59 million investment to create new transport connections to the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).
The ambitious infrastructure programme, led by Renfrewshire Council, will also enhance active tra
22/10/2025
A new report from the Scottish Land Commission has explored how lessons from international jurisdictions could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property. This modernisation is necessary to strengthen the foundation for fairer taxation, support sustainable public finances, and facil
22/10/2025
Argyll and Bute Council has announced the successful completion of of the newly constructed Balliemore Bridge in Glen Lean, Cowal.
The new structure replaces the original crossing, which was irreparably damaged and forced into demolition following an extreme weather event in October 2023.
The Coun
22/10/2025
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has announced a significant refresh of its board, welcoming eight new key figures from the construction and wider built environment sectors.
The new members bring a wealth of diverse experience across critical areas including retrofit, sustainabil
22/10/2025
A critical new energy infrastructure project, the Western Link 2, is moving forward with the launch of its first public consultation by SP Energy Networks (SPEN), in partnership with National Grid Electricity Transmission.
The massive High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea electrical link is de
22/10/2025
The replacement of the ageing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye will generate over £10 million in community benefit funding, SSEN Transmission has announced.
The huge increase, up from an initial estimate of just over £1m, follows a successful push to widen the scope of the UK Governmen
22/10/2025
The extensive refurbishment of Milngavie Primary School is progressing rapidly following the successful decant of pupils and staff, allowing contractors to access the empty building.
McLaughlin & Harvey is delivering the project, which will bring significant improvements to the school’s fabric and
22/10/2025
ScottishPower has hosted an industry-leading 'AI for Schools' pilot scheme at its Glasgow headquarters, welcoming 24 S4-S6 students for an interactive week focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
The programme was established in partnership with Skills Development Scotl
22/10/2025
Network Work is progressing the construction of a new £5.9 million bridge at the former Exxon site in Bowling.
The completed structure is a key component of the Glasgow City Region Deal, a major investment designed to unlock economic growth, improve transport connections, and support sustainable d
21/10/2025
McTaggart Construction has completed work on 11 residential properties at Lampson Road, Killearn, for Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA).
The development includes nine social housing units and two shared equity properties, providing much needed affordable housing options. RSHA enlisted MacD
21/10/2025
SSE is marking 75 years of operation at Sloy Power Station, a landmark of Scottish engineering and the largest traditional hydroelectric facility in the UK.
With generating capacity of 152.5 MW, the station produces around 130,000 MWh of clean energy annually and can ramp unto full generation in le
21/10/2025
South Lanarkshire Council has awarded a grant of £150,000 to secure the future of Wiston Lodge.
The award has been administered from the council's Renewable Energy Fund.
The grant will allow the charity's woodlands and buildings to continue operating and will help retain skilled staff and maintain
21/10/2025
Three new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/904 Improvement Scheme, where they will gain practical experience and develop new skills through the project’s community benefit initiatives.
Harley Leggat, 19, from Grangemouth, and Adonai Mukundwa, 18, from Falkirk, have b
21/10/2025
Construction work is expected to start to develop five new residential properties for children and young people in Kirkcaldy next year.
Fife Council has agreed to invest £6.45 million in the scheme.
The development, located on the Westmill site, will include:
• A new four-bed bungalow to replace
21/10/2025
Clark Contracts has completed work on a £16 million student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh.
The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), delivered on behalf of Danehurst, is located on Dunedin Street.
The five and six-storey development known as 'The Pepper Mill', has been designed to provid
20/10/2025
Fife Council has acquired a new £46,000 state-of-the-art electric road lining vehicle.
The new all electric equipment brings improvements over diesel powered alternatives in carbon reduction, operational safety, productivity and service quality.
Fife's roads spokesperson, Cllr Altany Craik, said:
20/10/2025
Contractor Procast Group has launched Procast Consulting a new division created following the recent acquisition of Glasgow-based JC+P Property and Construction Consultants in December 2024.
The new consultancy arm builds on the 20-year legacy of JC+P (formerly James Clark & Partners Scotland).
He
20/10/2025
Improvement work has started on a £4.5 million upgrade to the Kyle of Lochalsh railway in the Highlands.
Engineers are currently working to renew worn track components between Achnashellach and Strathcarron. The upgrade includes replacing rails, sleepers and ballast (the stone that supports the tr
20/10/2025
Ferguson Planning has been appointed to be the project team and planning advisory lead on the redevelopment of the JTC Factory site in Dundee.
The proposal is for a major residential led masterplan including homes, business units and shops. The plans are linked with the company's reinvestment into
20/10/2025
BriggsAmasco is in line for a hat-trick of honours at this year's NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor Awards.
Three projects that benefited from the company's waterproofing expertise have been shortlisted for the popular and fiercely contested awards, which celebrate exceptional roofing workmanship, s
20/10/2025
Sika® has been shortlisted in multiple categories for the prestigious NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards 2025.
The winners will be revealed at the NFRC Awards Luncheon on 24th October at The Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Sika® has been shortlisted across four categories, and fi
17/10/2025
Upgrades to the floodlighting at St Margaret's High School sports pitches are currently in progress, with outdated fixtures being replaced by modern, energy-efficient lighting.
The initiative is supported by the Scotland Recycling Fund, which invests in projects that promote environmental sustainab
17/10/2025
Clydebuilt II Limited Partnership (CLP II), a joint venture between Scottish property company Ediston and Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF), has completed the acquisition of a multi-let office Central Exchange in Glasgow for around £22 million.
Ryden's Investment team represented CLP II in the transa
17/10/2025
Business owners in Argyll and Bute may now be eligible for Crown Estate funding to improve the appearance of their shopfronts, provided their premises are located within a conservation area.
The Scottish Government’s Crown Estate Fund supports coastal communities, focusing on areas such as environm
17/10/2025
Angus Council has appointed environmental and engineering consultancy JBA Consulting to develop designs for the enhancement of Brechin’s Flood Protection Scheme.
JBA’s team has begun work in the River Street area, including a recent drone survey capturing detailed aerial photographs. These images w
17/10/2025
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Area Commander Andrew Wright has been named vice-chair of the Aberdeenshire Community Planning Partnership Board, following a decision at the group’s September meeting.
Board chair Cllr Anne Stirling welcomed the appointment, said: "The board is very pleased to welc
17/10/2025
A fund designed to help Council tenants through financial hardship has achieved impressive results in its first year.
The Rent Assistance Fund, launched on 1 April 2024, was created to support tenants who, through no fault of their own, are struggling to keep up with rent payments.
Councillor Mira
16/10/2025
The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations for the 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived at the Port of Leith.
This delivery marks a significant new phase of offshore construction and the start of operations for Forth Ports' recently completed £150 million world-class rene
16/10/2025
A new residential development, The Foundry, has officially launched in Glasgow's Southside, transforming the site of the former Holm Foundry, still widely known locally as "Weirs pumps".
Appointed by Cala Homes (West), Savills has begun marketing the new scheme, which fuses the site's rich industr
16/10/2025
SSE Renewables has announced a programme of environmental restoration works for Thurso in Caithness, designed to mitigate work required to facilitate the upcoming transport of wind turbine components.
Starting Monday, 20 October, works will begin to remove 26 trees along a stretch of woodland next
16/10/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council is encouraging residents to get involved in shaping the future of their neighbourhoods through the new initiative, Local Place Plans.
Councillor Joan Griffiths, Convener of the City of Edinburgh Council Planning Committee, is asking residents to use these plans to form
16/10/2025
Angus Council has officially moved forward with plans to enhance the protection of Brechin by appointing the environmental and engineering firm, JBA Consulting, to develop designs for an uplift of the town's existing Flood Protection Scheme.
The primary focus of the project is to increase the heig
16/10/2025
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to grant Section 37 consent for the crucial reconductoring project between Alyth in Perth & Kinross and Tealing in Angus.
This upgrade is a major step in reinforcing the north of Scotland's electricity network to accommodate the con
16/10/2025
The JR Group has completed a significant redevelopment in the heart of Tranent, transforming the historic former Fa'side Lodge and church grounds into a new residential community of 28 high-quality homes.
The project was awarded to The JR Group by East Lothian Council and delivers homes designed an
16/10/2025
Falkirk Council has initiated the critical next phase of developing its Local Development Plan (LDP3), urging residents to share their priorities for the future of their towns, villages, and neighbourhoods. Once approved, the LDP3 will serve as the official blueprint guiding all land use and plannin
16/10/2025
Clark Contracts have given local school pupils in Motherwell direct, hands-on experience of the construction industry through a specially tailored careers event.
The 'Build Your Future' event, organised in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce and North Lanarkshire Council, took place at
16/10/2025
East Lothian Council is due to begin work in mid-November on a key path upgrade in Wallyford, with completion expected to take around six weeks.
The project involves installing a new tarmac path between Wallyford Primary School and Albert Place. Critically, the path will include new lighting to ens
15/10/2025
CCG (Scotland) and Loretto Housing Association has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of the historic former Duke Street Hospital gatehouse in Glasgow's East End, which has stood vacant since 2016.
The application proposes 19 new high-quality, affordable flats for the Category
15/10/2025
Clark Contracts and the University of Strathclyde have been jointly shortlisted for two prestigious accolades at the Learning Places Scotland Awards 2025, celebrating their work on the Curran Building.
The project, which houses the university's Andersonian Library, is a finalist for: Innovation in
15/10/2025
Moray Council has appointed Taylor and Fraser as the main construction contractor for the ambitious redevelopment of Elgin Town Hall. The appointment is a major step forward for the Cultural Quarter project, which forms a key part of the region's £100 million Growth Deal.
The Town Hall refurbishmen
15/10/2025
EDF Power Solutions UK has launched a partnership with Powering Futures to address a critical worker shortage in the renewable energy sector and accelerate Scotland's transition to net zero. Experts predict that full-time roles in the onshore wind industry alone will need to triple within the next t
15/10/2025
Farrans has announced that its Scotland Region has been awarded the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for the third consecutive year.
This international recognition from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) symbolises excellence and achievement in safety and health.
The RoSPA Heal
15/10/2025
A planning application has been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council for a major refurbishment programme at Geilston House in Cardross.
The £2.5 million project will involve extensive repairs to the house, which has been uninhabited since 1997, and will bring the structure back into use as part of
15/10/2025
North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that construction will soon commence on the redevelopment of the Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park.
The facility is scheduled to close for works on Sunday, 19 October 2025, immediately following the October school holidays. The building is expec
15/10/2025
MV Commercial, a specialist supplier of trucks, trailers, and vans, is preparing to exhibit at RTX Scotland 2025 in Glasgow, focusing on its high-demand crane truck offerings and specialist bespoke builds.
The event, which takes place at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday, 19 November and Thursday, 20 N
15/10/2025
Scottish housing specialist Cullross Ltd has launched a new business arm, Cullross Living, which will focus exclusively on delivering Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities across Scotland.
The launch is a direct response to the housing emergency declared by both the Scottish Government and 13 local auth
15/10/2025
DM Hall, a leading independent firm of Chartered Surveyors with a growing UK-wide presence, has secured a record intake of 15 new graduates.
This signifies a substantial investment in the firm's talent pool and its commitment to the surveying profession.
The new cohort will be placed across DM Ha
14/10/2025
SSEN Transmission will begin ground investigation work this week for the Stornoway Grid Supply Point (GSP) project, marking an important step in preparing for the site's future upgrade.
The work, carried out with support from appointed contractors, involves borehole drilling, trial pits, and peat
14/10/2025
SSEN Transmission has secured Section 37 consent from Scottish Ministers to rebuild a 132kV overhead line between Dunoon Substation and the west of Loch Long.
The project involves replacing ageing electricity infrastructure, some dating back to the 1970s, to improve network resilience in Argyll an
14/10/2025
Construction work to upgrade Leven Bus Station is scheduled to start on Monday, 20 October. Fife Council has appointed contractors Gilmartin to carry out the £271,000 project.
The works include renewing the block paving across the pedestrian concourse, installing a new cycle shelter, updating wayfi
14/10/2025
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works on the A82 south of Spean Bridge starting Sunday, 26 October.
The work will take place overnight between 7pm and 6am, with completion expected by the morning of Friday, 31 October.
During the works, the road will be
14/10/2025
H F Electrical Ltd electrician Callan White has been recognised as the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2025, following his exceptional performance during his apprenticeship.
White, 26, from Livingston, received the award at the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on 9 Octo
14/10/2025
Glenkens Community Centre has reopened following a major renovation that has significantly improved its energy efficiency and reduced its carbon footprint.
The retrofit was carried out by local tradespeople and focused on futureproofing the building while enhancing its role as a hub for community
14/10/2025
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed David Chalmers as Director of Development, taking up the role in January 2026.
David brings extensive experience in housing and property development, most recently serving as Senior Development Manager at Populo Living, the London Borough of
14/10/2025
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland has announced that Callum Chomczuk will step down as national director at the end of the year to pursue a new opportunity outside the housing sector.
Since 2018, Chomczuk has led CIH's work across Scotland, strengthening the organisation's influence
14/10/2025
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is replacing the central reserve safety barriers on the southbound split-level section of the A9 at Dalnaspidal.
Work starts on Monday, 20 October, and is scheduled to take around 30 days, running from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
The A9 will remai
14/10/2025
SSEN Transmission is hosting consultation events to provide local residents with an overview of the proposed Balallan 132kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Switching Station and its connection to the Muaitheabhal (Uisenis) Wind Farm.
These projects aim to strengthen the Western Isles' electricity n
13/10/2025
Scottish Water is starting work on a £6.2 million project to significantly reduce spills and sewage-related debris entering the River Forth in Stirling.
The work, located in the Raploch area of the city, will involve replacing two high-priority storm overflows and upsizing the associated pipework a
13/10/2025
Network Rail has begun a £1.35 million project to renew platform 1 at Ardgay Station in the Highlands.
The upgrade involves a full platform rebuild, reducing its length from 194 metres to 150 metres to improve train boarding efficiency and overall punctuality. Tactile paving will also be installed
13/10/2025
The Port of Leith's Outer Berth redevelopment has been named the best Upgrade & Renewal project at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards, following its recent success at the CECA Scotland Awards.
GRAHAM acted as the main contractor, working alongside Forth Ports Limited and HBPW Consulti
13/10/2025
The ScottishPower Foundation has officially announced the shortlist for its 2025 Awards, with fourteen outstanding charities competing for recognition and funding. The awards will see the winner in each of the four categories receive £10,000, with each runner-up being awarded £5,000. This means a to
13/10/2025
Clark Contracts Ltd will lead the construction of 137 new council homes on the site of the former Denny High School in Falkirk, with work scheduled to begin in December 2025.
The £35.5 million development, delivered over two phases, is expected to be completed by November 2028.
The project, suppo
13/10/2025
This new release will focus on feedback in SketchUp, with new collaboration capabilities in SketchUp for Desktop and Web Viewer.
This release represents a significant step forward in the collaboration journey, focusing on enhancing feedback - a crucial element of the design process. The new collabo
13/10/2025
Deeside Timberframe has been recognised at the 2025 Structural Timber Awards, where the Cloverhill development, delivered in partnership with Bancon Construction for Aberdeen City Council, won Social Housing Project of the Year.
The project highlights how modern methods of construction can acceler
13/10/2025
Contractors, engineers and renewable energy specialists are among those named in the 2025 shortlist for the Scottish Green Energy Awards, announced on 10 October.
Organised by Scottish Renewables, the event is the UK's largest celebration of renewable and low-carbon construction and will bring toge
13/10/2025
SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) have published the Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) report for the Cross Border Connection in the Scottish Borders.
The report reflects the input gathered during the first round of community engagement, which took place in Autum
13/10/2025
Knight Property Group has appointed James Barrack Jnr as Director, strengthening its leadership team and reinforcing the company's commitment to continued growth across Scotland and the wider UK.
The appointment marks a key step for the family-founded contractor and developer, as James Jnr — son of
10/10/2025
The Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm project is advancing with hook-up and commissioning activities at the new offshore substation platform, located approximately 22 kilometres from the Angus coast.
More than 65 personnel are currently living and working offshore on the Noble Resilient, a self-elevatin
10/10/2025
Construction has officially begun on a new £14 million care home on Dalhousie Road in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, following a sod-cutting ceremony.
The facility is being developed by Meallmore and built by CHAP Group.
The three-storey, 54-bed home will offer specialist care for older people, includin
10/10/2025
McTaggart Construction has announced the successful completion and handover of the first 57 mid-market rent homes at the Royston Road development in Glasgow.
This milestone marks significant progress in the 136-home project being delivered in partnership with Swan Group.
The first residents have
10/10/2025
Falkirk Council has approved plans to replace the outdated Camelon Education Centre with a new, modern modular community building. The decision ensures local activities and services will continue to have a base in Camelon, while addressing the financial non-viability of the current site.
The existi
10/10/2025
Demolition work has officially commenced on the Thistle and Esplanade multi-storey car parks in Kirkcaldy town centre, marking a significant step in the regeneration of the town's waterfront.
The project, carried out by BAM UK on behalf of Fife Council, follows a recent public information event wh
10/10/2025
Two major infrastructure and development projects in Oban are making significant progress, with the potential to add between £50 million and £179 million to the local economy.
Both the Dunbeg Corridor and Oban Airport Business Park projects are being funded through the Lorn Arc Tax Incremental Fina
10/10/2025
Argyll and Bute Council's Empty Business Property Grant Scheme has supported 12 owners and tenants in bringing empty commercial properties back into productive use since its launch just three months ago.
The scheme, which has an allocation of £786,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, applies to busi
10/10/2025
Work has started in Larkhall on a development of 19 new homes for South Lanarkshire Council that will focus on supporting independent living.
The properties, being built by CCG (Scotland) at Watson Street on the site of the former McWhirter Care Home, are being jointly funded by the council and the
10/10/2025
Engineering and infrastructure firm Murphy has officially opened its new ASTI Hub North office in William Smith House, Thurso, creating up to 50 new skilled jobs in the local area.
The new base marks a strategic expansion into Caithness and will support the delivery of major electricity infrastruct
10/10/2025
Perth-headquartered SSEN Transmission is celebrating after two of its early careers employees, Angus Morrison and Arpan Jana, were shortlisted as finalists for the Energy UK Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Awards. The awards ceremony will take place in London on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
The YEP
09/10/2025
The £38 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme, St Vincent Studios, at 292 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, has officially topped out, marking a major milestone.
The 16-floor development is being delivered by GRAHAM on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP)
09/10/2025
Network Rail is set to deliver a series of essential engineering projects across Scotland and the West Coast Main Line over the 2025-2026 festive period, taking advantage of typically lower passenger numbers.
The works are part of Network Rail’s commitment to improving the reliability and safety of
09/10/2025
Planning permission has been submitted to transform a row of derelict B-Listed townhouses on Edinburgh's prominent Princes Street and Hanover Street into 24 high-quality serviced apartments and the new office headquarters for Destiny Scotland.
Luxury serviced apartment developer and operator Destin
09/10/2025
SP Energy Networks has received planning approval from South Lanarkshire Council to construct a new electricity substation at Redshaw near Douglas, a project deemed essential for strengthening the network in the south of Scotland.
The substation, which will be situated near the former Red Moss Hote
09/10/2025
The new Riverbank School in Tillydrone, Aberdeen, has been officially opened, following its delivery by Robertson Construction Eastern on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.
The £30.3 million purpose-built campus was handed over in April 2025, allowing pupils and staff to settle in before the officia
09/10/2025
Shetland Islands Council is inviting the public to comment on proposals relating to the three established conservation areas of the Lerwick Lanes, Lerwick New Town, and Scalloway.
The Council, acting as the Planning Authority, recently completed a review of the three conservation area appraisals, o
09/10/2025
City of Edinburgh Council is consulting on plans to improve provision for walking, wheeling, and cycling along Dundee Street and the wider Fountainbridge area.
The proposed scheme includes major construction and infrastructure upgrades, specifically:
• Changes to footways, pedestrian crossings, an
09/10/2025
CIH Scotland, the professional body for the housing sector, has appointed four new experienced professionals to its board as two long-serving members conclude their tenure following this week’s AGM.
The four new board members bringing diverse expertise across the housing system are:
• Ruth Robin,
09/10/2025
Registration is now officially open for the Scotland's Towns Conference 2025 (STC25), which is set to be the largest event in the conference's history. Attendance is completely free for all who wish to register.
Held in partnership with Glasgow City Council, the conference will take place on Thursd
09/10/2025
SSEN Transmission has proposed a new route for construction traffic servicing its planned Fanellan substation that would largely bypass the village of Kiltarlity in the Highlands. The company has reached an agreement with the Beaufort Estate to direct the majority of construction traffic through the
08/10/2025
Buchan Offshore Wind has submitted an onshore planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the electrical infrastructure needed to connect its multi-billion pound floating wind project to the national grid.
The farm, located 75 km north-east of Fraserburgh, has an anticipated capacity of clos
08/10/2025
Work has begun on the City of Edinburgh Council's £3.5 million public realm regeneration project for Queensferry High Street and the town centre. The scheme aims to create a "safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment" for residents, businesses, and visitors.
The project is split into two main
08/10/2025
Farmers, crofters, and communities in Scotland are set to benefit from an additional £1 million in funding to create and manage small woodlands, with the increased grants designed to help cover the rising costs of materials due to inflation.
Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie announced the funding bo
08/10/2025
SELECT, Scotland’s trade body for the electrotechnical industry, has once again warned of the serious danger posed to public safety by training organisations offering short courses that promise to equip people with electrical skills in just a few weeks. The association expressed dismay that some pro
08/10/2025
Innovate UK has published a new Innovation Collaboration Framework in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
The landmark commitment is designed to help Scotland achieve its "bold vision" of becoming one of the most innovative small
08/10/2025
Construction employers across the country are being encouraged to register for the return of the 'Open Doors' initiative, which runs from Monday, 23 March to Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Delivered by Build UK in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Construction Skill
08/10/2025
John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has become an official charity partner of local counselling service Smile.
The firm has signed an initial 12-month deal with the charity, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West
08/10/2025
Michael Gillies, the Emerging Talent Manager at SGN, has been appointed to the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Group Board.
The SAAB is an independent, industry-led body whose mission is to ensure apprenticeships are demand-led, fit for purpose, and future-oriented for the benefit of
08/10/2025
Scottish Water is on track to deliver the biggest overhaul of Perth’s water and drainage infrastructure in a generation, as part of a major investment package worth £140 million.
The package covers several vital upgrades, including a recently completed 'super sewer' in Tay Street and Shore Road, de
08/10/2025
Glasgow is accelerating its construction of secure on-street cycle storage, with the recent installation of 27 new units adding 162 bike spaces to the city's network.
This is part of an ambitious five-year programme to deliver up to 3,000 secure cycle storage spaces across the city, primarily targ
07/10/2025
Mott MacDonald and STEM Returners have launched the second phase of their 2025 programme to help engineers who have taken a career break re-enter the workforce.
The STEM Returners programme provides those on the scheme with paid work experience and mentorship, with the opportunity to become permane
07/10/2025
ScottishPower is set to invest a record £10 billion in Scotland as it begins a major rewiring of the nation's electricity grid.
The investment follows the unveiling of a transformational €58 billion strategic plan by ScottishPower's parent company, Iberdrola, which named the UK as its number one de
07/10/2025
A site in the centre of Tranent, which was previously home to the Fa'side Lodge care home, has been transformed with the completion of 28 much-needed new homes.
The development, built by The JR Group, includes council houses and properties for assisted living.
The land, near the top of Church Str
07/10/2025
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) has celebrated a major milestone in its apprenticeship programme, with its very first cohort of Onshore Operational Technician apprentices officially completing their four-year programme and becoming fully qualified technicians.
Ben and Denver, the two original appren
07/10/2025
A section of the A723 Strathaven Road in Hamilton will be closed for a week to allow for essential road improvement works, which have been timed to coincide with the school October holiday week to minimise disruption.
The closure will be in effect from 8am on Sunday, 12 October, until 6pm on Saturd
07/10/2025
Wemyss and March Estates has secured the prestigious Rural Property Award at the recent Helping it Happen Awards 2025, which is organised by Scottish Land and Estates and celebrates "countryside innovators".
The award recognises the Estate's work on Longniddry South (also known as Longniddry Villag
07/10/2025
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has celebrated its 10th birthday by giving away more than £20,000 worth of gifts to customers.
Founded in 2015 by Mark Glasgow, the company marked the milestone last month by running a range of competitions over ten business days.
Included in the giveaway were a
07/10/2025
The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has announced the finalists for the Scottish Roofing Awards 2025, confirming nominees across ten categories that represent a broad range of roofing specialisms.
The awards ceremony, which demonstrates the growing popularity of the event across S
07/10/2025
BAM UK & Ireland and the Eden Project have launched a "pioneering collaboration" aimed at making nature recovery a central focus of the built environment.
The new partnership marks a first for both organisations and seeks to inspire industry-wide change across the construction sector.
The three-y
07/10/2025
Digital chemistry company Chemify is embarking on a major expansion with a strategic relocation to Glasgow's new, purpose-built life science facility, the Health Innovation Hub (HiH).
The company, which develops technology for pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial partners, will occupy more than
06/10/2025
The £59 million mixed-use residential development, Burnet Point in Edinburgh, has reached practical completion and is now welcoming residents to its prime city centre location on Abbey Lane.
Delivered by GRAHAM, the project is Unite Students' first combined scheme to include purpose-built student a
06/10/2025
A regeneration development in Clydebank has secured a major national accolade, being named Affordable Housing Development of the Year at The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2025.
The Clydebank East development, which welcomed its first tenants last year, beat nine other projects to win the pres
06/10/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a substantial £61 million fire safety contract to specialist firm Harmony Fire.
The significant investment will fund a comprehensive programme of fire safety upgrades across 30 multi-storey residential buildings in the city centre. This scheme is considered
06/10/2025
Proposals have been unveiled for a new residential-led development on the site of the existing JTC Furniture factory—the former Timex factory—on Harrison Road in Dundee's Camperdown area.
The development, which will include affordable homes, local shops, and business units, is financially essential
06/10/2025
Orwell Farm, a sustainable business hub in Kinross, has secured planning permission for the next phase of its ambitious redevelopment, which will introduce a new nursery, a furniture workshop, and four new energy-efficient business pods.
The site, which was recently recognised as Net-Zero Developme
06/10/2025
Almost 50 community projects across Scotland are set to benefit from over £5.5 million in funding to install local renewable energy schemes, such as wind turbines and solar panels.
The funding is being allocated through the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme’s (CARES) Community Energy Generation
06/10/2025
The skyline of Motherwell is scheduled to change dramatically on Sunday, 7 December, when the three remaining high-rise blocks—Allan, Coursington, and Draffen Towers—will be demolished in a single controlled blowdown.
The three 20-storey blocks, built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, have stood a
06/10/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council has received planning consent for the transformative £69 million retrofit of two of Leith's most iconic residential buildings: Cables Wynd House and Linksview House.
The application, submitted by Collective Architecture, was approved by the Development Management Sub-C
06/10/2025
Argyll and Bute Council has begun a major conversation with Lorn communities to develop a long-term Strategic Development Framework (SDF) for the sustainable growth of the Oban area.
The development of the 20- to 40-year vision is mandated by the Council's Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2), which ide
06/10/2025
Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean has agreed a record £8 million contract with Fife Council.
The agreement runs until 2027 with an option for a further 24 months and is the largest deal secured by the Edinburgh-based firm since its launch 12 years ago.
The contract focuses on comprehens
03/10/2025
The Sanquhar II Wind Farm project, spanning Dumfries and Galloway and East Ayrshire, has reached a significant construction milestone with the first pouring of concrete on its turbine foundations.
Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, the principal contractor, is leading the delivery of the £400 million
03/10/2025
Robertson Construction Tayside has completed its biggest week of education project handovers, delivering over £230 million worth of modern, sustainable learning environments to three Scottish councils.
The massive undertaking supports the councils' net zero ambitions and education priorities, featu
03/10/2025
The redevelopment of 30 Semple Street in Edinburgh, delivered by Ogilvie Construction for CBRE Investment Management and Corran Properties Limited, has been awarded the highest possible sustainability rating: BREEAM "Outstanding".
With a final score of 93.2%, the project has achieved three landmark
03/10/2025
Clark Contracts recently hosted its 10th Annual Customer Receptions in Edinburgh and Glasgow, where Managing Director Gordon Cunningham announced a record turnover of £140 million for the past year.
The construction company welcomed nearly 200 customers across both events, which took place at Le Mo
03/10/2025
A new Trunk Road Adaptation Plan has been published, setting out a strategy to ensure Scotland’s vital trunk road network remains reliable and resilient against the increasing effects of climate change.
The plan identifies specific locations where the network is currently affected by issues such as
03/10/2025
Clackmannanshire Council has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the period 2026-2031, which will govern the operational framework for affordable housing development over the next five years.
Councillors heard that the Council's Resource Planning Assumption (RPA) funding from
03/10/2025
Unite Students has completed a major £59 million mixed-use development in Edinburgh, which is its first scheme to combine student accommodation with both build-to-rent and affordable housing.
The new property, named Burnet Point on Abbey Lane, is one of two flagship developments completed by the UK
03/10/2025
Working together to help support Scotland's transition to Net Zero will be among the important topics discussed at a membership meeting of SELECT, the trade association for the electrical contracting industry in Scotland.
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) is to host the association's Lanarkshire b
03/10/2025
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle, Group Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials at Rolls-Royce, to its Board.
An experienced manufacturing executive, Mr Mantle brings extensive global expertise in engineering, manufacturing, strategy, and ex
03/10/2025
SSEN Transmission has secured planning consent from Aberdeenshire Council for its Greens 400kV substation project, marking a significant step in upgrading Scotland's electricity infrastructure.
The decision was made today, Friday, 3 October, by the council's Infrastructure Services Committee and fo
02/10/2025
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Innerleithen to mark the start of enabling works that will transform the former Caerlee Mill site into a world-leading Mountain Bike Innovation Centre.
The Centre is funded by a £19 million investment from the UK Government as part of th
02/10/2025
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan, to Bellsmyre in West Dunbartonshire to tour the first new energy-efficient homes delivered as part of a major regeneration programme.
This initial phase has completed 27 new, high-quality social rented homes
02/10/2025
A public engagement seeking views on the next stage of the proposed Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) project has been launched. ART is a new mass rapid transport service designed to provide high quality, fast, frequent, and reliable public transport across two cross-city routes within the Aberdeen City
02/10/2025
Overnight works to renew the road surface on two sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass are set to begin on Thursday, 23 October 2025, and will continue on Monday to Friday nights until Monday, 17 November 2025.
Transport Scotland's operating company, BEAR Scotland, will carry out the works bet
02/10/2025
The first of a series of monthly meetings of the Skilled Trades Network has been declared "a big success".
The inaugural event took place this week at South Lanarkshire College in East Kilbride, with the aim of creating real change in the industry in the months ahead.
Tradespeople, local authoriti
02/10/2025
The final piece of the Glentress Masterplan will be in place next week when Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) formally opens the new skills area to the public on Tuesday, 8 October 2025.
The £6 million investment was designed to reinvigorate Glentress as an attraction, broadening its appeal to all vis
02/10/2025
Liebherr has delivered the 1,000th LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane, with the milestone machine being handed over to Global Crane Services, a crane and heavy haulage company based in Scotland.
This latest acquisition brings the total number of this model in the company's fleet to five.
The LTM 1090-4.2,
02/10/2025
The Lost Shore Surf Resort received a special honour at the Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2025, securing the coveted Judges' Special Recognition Award.
The pioneering project, which opened in 2024 and is home to Europe's largest wave pool, was one of ten projects supported by Arc-Tech (Scotla
02/10/2025
The Tweedbank Care Village project in the Scottish Borders has celebrated a major milestone with a public engagement session and the official ground-breaking ceremony at the development site.
The engagement session provided residents, families, community members, and school children with a first lo
02/10/2025
SSEN Transmission is holding two public engagement events in October to share detailed information on revised plans aimed at minimising the impact of essential roadworks on a 4.7km section of the A832 road, from south of Dundonnell through to Fain Bridge.
The events follow the company's commitment
01/10/2025
Global has announced a major rebrand while breaking ground on a new multi-million pound headquarters in Inverness.
Chairman Roy MacGregor led the groundbreaking ceremony for the company's new 2,000m², state-of-the-art base at the heart of the Inverness Campus Freeport zone. The move follows Global'
01/10/2025
Cairn Housing Association has officially broken ground on a new housing development in Lambhill, Glasgow, which will deliver 29 modern, energy-efficient homes.
The scheme, located next to Cairn's existing homes in the area, will provide 21 mid-market rental properties and eight for social rent. A m
01/10/2025
Warmworks, an organisation with 10 years of experience tackling fuel poverty across Scotland, has been appointed to lead a new project that will make homes warmer and more energy efficient for housing association tenants in Moray.
The Renewable Heat Project, developed with Ark Housing Association,
01/10/2025
North Lanarkshire Council has been recognised at the 2025 Herald Property Awards for Scotland, winning Best Renovation and Conversion for its transformation of the former YMCA building in Motherwell.
The project saw the once-derelict building revitalised into six modern apartments, forming part of
01/10/2025
Glasgow residents, communities and businesses are being invited to invest directly in the city's climate action initiatives through a new Community Municipal Investment (CMI) scheme.
The first phase, launching in September 2025, aims to raise £1 million to fund the installation of solar panels on c
01/10/2025
South Ayrshire Council's Cabinet has approved the submission of its Annual Assurance Statement (AAS) to the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR).
The statement provides assurances on the Council's compliance with housing regulations and highlights ongoing efforts to improve services for tenants and oth
