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29/08/2025
Scotland's Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool continues to grow, with the projects now listed on the free-to-access platform valued at over £18 billion.
The tool, which is developed and managed by the Scottish Futures Trust, provides greater clarity on future public sector work, now containing 1,
29/08/2025
A significant step has been taken in the delivery of new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) at HM Naval Base Clyde, with Kier GRAHAM Defence (KGD) erecting the first prefabricated concrete panels on-site.
The panels, weighing between ten and eighteen tonnes, will form four new accommodation blocks,
29/08/2025
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has visited the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy site to mark one year since the construction contract was awarded and to learn about the value already being delivered for local communities and businesses.
The £296 million Scottish Government investmen
29/08/2025
An £8 million investment by Navantia UK is set to create 35 new jobs and 14 apprenticeships at its Methil facility in Fife.
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray officially cut the steel to begin fabrication on a new transport barge that will play a key role in a contract to provide three Fleet Solid Supp
29/08/2025
JR Scaffold Services, one of Scotland's largest scaffolding providers, has completed a project on behalf of client Eycon Ltd at a building above a high street store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street.
The specialist team installed around 800 square metres of scaffolding to allow for refurbishments and r
29/08/2025
Hamilton West station is set to fully reopen on Saturday, 30 August, following a £2.1 million project to completely rebuild platform 2.
Over the past 15 weeks, the platform has been demolished and replaced with a new structure featuring improved surfacing, better drainage, and tactile paving to as
29/08/2025
Robertson Construction Northern has completed a third warehouse at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail.
The project is part of the company's long-term investment in the future of the business, a commitment that als
29/08/2025
John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has added to its board with the appointment of long-serving Barry Murphy as Projects Director.
Murphy, who has been with the company 29 years, steps up from his role as electrical estimator and
28/08/2025
A multi-million redevelopment and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium has achieved an important milestone with the completion of the steelworks installation.
The impressive steel framework provides the structure for the new two-storey extension, which will house the main entrance, retail area, a
28/08/2025
Eyemouth, Scotland's most southerly commercial port on the east coast, is set for its most significant transformation in more than a century with the launch of a new £250 million deep-water harbour as part of the Eyemouth Harbour Masterplan. The ambitious plan is set to position the town as a vital
28/08/2025
Real estate finance specialists SHC Capital has secured funding for a £105 million residential development that will deliver 370 new homes next to Edinburgh's BioQuarter.
The site, which is part of the Edmonstone Estate, has been acquired by responsible property investor Hunter REIM.
Planning per
28/08/2025
With just two weeks to go, businesses across Scotland are preparing for the eighth annual Meet the Buyer North event, which will take place on Wednesday, 10 September, at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. The free networking event, supported by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel, and Commercial and P
28/08/2025
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has concluded its 2025 agricultural show season, using the events as a platform to engage with the rural community on key infrastructure and safety matters.
The company's tour took it from Wales to Scotland, where it had a notable presence at The Royal Highland Show.
A c
28/08/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey, in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council (NLC), has delivered its 2025 Summer Placement Programme, providing students with practical experience across the construction industry.
The programme is part of McLaughlin & Harvey's ongoing commitment to developing future talent.
28/08/2025
The Scottish Government has announced £4.5 million in funding to ensure more equitable access to electric vehicle (EV) charging opportunities across the country.
The funding, provided through the Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund, will enhance public EV charging provision in underserved areas o
28/08/2025
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Kevin Johnston as its first finance director.
Mr Johnston brings a wealth of experience to the role having been most recently Commercial Director and Chief Finance Officer with Edinburgh Leisur
27/08/2025
BAM UK & Ireland has hired 300 specialists over the past 12 months to work on critical green energy projects for SSEN Transmission. The company is set to begin recruiting for further roles this autumn, with the majority of the new positions based in the north of Scotland.
The new hires reflect BAM'
27/08/2025
Workers directly impacted by the cessation of refining at Grangemouth are to receive additional targeted support to help them transition into new jobs.
This will include employees from INEOS O&P who were part of shared services for the oil refinery and are directly affected by its closure. They wi
27/08/2025
Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved a new Local Housing Strategy (LHS) for 2025–2030 and agreed to advance its Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), setting out a vision for meeting local housing needs and guiding sustainable growth.
The LHS could see an investment of up to £500 million in the r
27/08/2025
Nairnshire Area Committee has approved a total of £100,054 in funding from the Community Regeneration Fund for three projects aimed at improving Nairn's Links, riverside, and public toilets.
Nairn Links Heritage
The Nairn Links Heritage project received £25,054 to upgrade and repair sever
27/08/2025
Moray Council has provided an update on the progress of its two major regeneration programmes: the Moray Growth Deal (MGD) and the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund (LUF).
In the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, more than £2 million was invested across various projects aimed at transfo
27/08/2025
Argyll and Bute is set to receive a boost for its net-zero goals with a new allocation of funding from the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund.
The council has received £439,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, adding to the £835,000 it has received since 2021. The fund supports large-sca
27/08/2025
Telfer King, a 33-year-old from East Lothian, has been appointed Assistant Site Manager at Cala Homes (East) on its Saltcoats Grange development in Gullane.
The promotion marks a major career milestone for King, who first joined the company in 2017 as a labourer at the Castle Bay development in Du
27/08/2025
Richardson and Starling, Scotland's largest and most experienced building preservation company, has expanded its surveying team with new appointments covering Inverness, Stirling, Edinburgh and South Cumbria.
This strategic recruitment marks a significant step in the company's continued growth as
26/08/2025
Network Rail and its development partner, blocwork, are working on proposals to redevelop a 0.75-hectare (1.85-acre) vacant site next to Glasgow Queen Street railway station.
The project, which aligns with Glasgow's 2030 City Centre Strategy, aims to create an enhanced Station Quarter to improve t
26/08/2025
Glasgow City Council has provided an update on the progress of the George Square redevelopment.
Works are continuing well, with the contractor nearing completion on the north footway of West George Street between Buchanan Street and Dundas Street.
Beginning today, Tuesday, 26 August, work will st
26/08/2025
Nine companies and organisations were honoured at the Scottish Green Energy Supply Chain Awards, which took place last in Aberdeen.
The awards, organised by trade body Scottish Renewables, celebrate the innovation, commitment, and leadership of Scotland's supply chain in the renewable energy indus
26/08/2025
SP Energy Networks is holding a series of drop-in events in September to share its final proposals for a new overhead power line route between Galashiels and Eccles. The project will consolidate two existing overhead lines, which are nearing the end of their operational life, into one new route.
Th
26/08/2025
SSEN has started a £266,000 project to upgrade its electricity network on the east side of Crieff.
This investment is intended to make power supplies more robust and resilient, while also increasing the network's capacity to support the growing use of low-carbon technologies such as electric vehic
26/08/2025
Marion Forbes, a Director at AC Whyte, has been appointed to the newly formed advisory board for Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC).
FLIC is a UK-wide network that is dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and championing female leaders in the industry. Its goal is to create opportunities for wome
26/08/2025
A new collaborative public engagement session is being held to give Shetland residents a clearer picture of the islands' energy future.
The event, which is being coordinated by SSEN Transmission, follows feedback from local communities and stakeholders who requested a more joined-up approach to pu
26/08/2025
McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed as the main contractor for the refurbishment of Midlothian Council's headquarters in Dalkeith.
The £12.6 million project, which is expected to take around 18 months to complete, will involve restoring the exterior of the building and transforming the ground f
22/08/2025
The massive steel structure that will house ScottishPower Renewables' first-ever HVDC offshore converter station has been successfully installed in the southern North Sea.
The jacket foundation is a key part of the company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm.
Weighing in at around 3,
22/08/2025
Work has started on the construction of 65 new council houses in Gallowhill, as part of Renfrewshire Council's large-scale housing regeneration programme.
The £13.7 million development is being built on a vacant site off Montgomery Road.
The development will include a mix of property types, inclu
22/08/2025
Glasgow's local town centres and the city centre waterfront are set to benefit from a £2.25 million investment from the Scottish Government's Place Fund. The funding will support construction and revitalisation projects across the city.
The investment will enable the transformation of the Letherby
22/08/2025
SSEN Transmission has begun the process of submitting its Section 37 overhead line consent application for a proposed 400kV overhead line project connecting Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus.
The application is expected to be submitted to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit
22/08/2025
Work is moving forward on a major housing project at Almondvale Crescent, Livingston, which will deliver supported accommodation for young people alongside additional council homes.
The development uses modular construction, with housing units built offsite before being transported for final assemb
22/08/2025
SP Energy Networks has completed a £6.5 million refurbishment of its Cockenzie substation, upgrading the 1960s facility to modern standards and securing its role in Scotland's energy future.
The substation, originally constructed to support the former coal-fired Cockenzie Power Station, has been a
22/08/2025
A major new energy development that will play a central role in strengthening the electricity network in the north of Scotland has been given the green light.
Aberdeenshire Council's Infrastructure Services Committee has approved planning consent for the Netherton Hub, a strategic project located t
22/08/2025
SSE Renewables is inviting local residents to a series of public consultation events later this month to share views on updated proposals for its Tangy Repower Wind Farm in South Kintyre.
The events will take place on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August at venues in Campbeltown, Machrihanish and Tay
21/08/2025
Hamilton-based company, Procast Group, has been appointed to multiple lots on a £120 million Scotland-wide decarbonisation framework, run by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). The firm was one of 42 contractors selected from hundreds of applicants for the highly contested framework.
Procast h
21/08/2025
More than £6 million of additional funding from the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) is being invested in nature-enhancing projects across Scotland.
Established in 2021, the £65 million NRF has already supported almost 800 projects, helping to restore habitats and species, including planting over 300,
21/08/2025
It has been a significant week for the Kilgallioch Windfarm project in Dumfries and Galloway, with blades and towers arriving on site as part of a major expansion led by ScottishPower Renewables.
Construction firm Farrans is acting as principal contractor on the project, working with its client to
21/08/2025
The Supplier Development Programme's (SDP) eighth annual 'Meet the Buyer North' event will take place on Wednesday, 10 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen, connecting businesses with public and private sector buyers.
The free event is designed to help micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises
21/08/2025
Arc-Tech (Scotland) has welcomed six new apprentices in its 2025 intake, bringing the total number of apprentices employed by the firm to 19. The move reinforces the company's commitment to youth employment and skills development within the Scottish construction industry.
The new apprentices will u
21/08/2025
Compass Building & Construction Services reached the milestone with its latest development in Evanton for Highland Council.
The firm now plans to have another 80 affordable homes underway in the coming months, with projects in Invergordon (£12.5m), Broadford (£5.5m), and Lochcarron (£5.5m).
Estab
21/08/2025
The latest round of grants from the Inch Cape Construction Fund has awarded almost £8,000 to initiatives supporting young people in East Lothian.
Four organisations received funding for a range of activities, including a school holiday lunch club for children from lower-income backgrounds, primary
21/08/2025
The Glasgow City Region's £1.13 billion City Deal has made significant progress, attracting more than £880 million worth of follow-on investment over the last decade. A new performance report, published ten years after the deal's launch, highlights key achievements.
Funded by the UK and Scottish Go
20/08/2025
Construction firm Farrans has been appointed to deliver a £59 million transport project linking Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport.
The major infrastructure scheme, led by Renfrewshire Council, will include a new road bridge
20/08/2025
Clark Contracts has completed the major retrofit of Scotland's National Retrofit Centre (SNRC) for Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), a project set to play a vital role in decarbonising Scotland's built environment.
The SNRC retrofit marks the first phase of works that will take pl
20/08/2025
Buchan Offshore Wind has reached a major milestone by submitting its offshore consent applications to Scottish Ministers for a proposed floating windfarm that could spark significant investment in Scotland's ports and bring long-term jobs to Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.
Located 75 km to the nor
20/08/2025
A new chapter in sustainable education has begun with the completion of Currie Community High School in Edinburgh.
Delivered by Kier on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council, the new school is Scotland's first Passivhaus-certified school to include a swimming pool.
The £65 million project, loca
20/08/2025
A pioneering Dundee climate emergency project in St Mary's is set to take its next steps after councillors approved the progress of the design and tender process.
The St Mary's Drainage Strategy will deliver flood resilience, active travel, road safety improvements, green spaces, and increased bio
20/08/2025
Significant progress has been made on the Connecting Woodside initiative, which is reshaping parts of Glasgow into a more inclusive space for walking, wheeling, and cycling.
The latest phase of work is focused on St George's Road, where construction is well underway.
A two-way cycle lane has been
20/08/2025
Essential ground investigation work is underway on the hillside above the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful.
The work will involve the use of large cranes, ancillary equipment and a significant number of personnel to lift specialist drilling equipment into place.
The work requires the full width of
20/08/2025
A new train station has opened in East Kilbride, marking a significant milestone in a major transport enhancement project for the town.
The £9 million facility, delivered by Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen, replaces the previous station building with a modern facility offering a greatly imp
19/08/2025
BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on the A9 Kessock Bridge, which crosses the Beauly Firth, with a £4 million investment from Transport Scotland.
The project involves structural strengthening within all four of the bridge's steel towers to ensure it continues to meet major
19/08/2025
Network Rail engineers will soon begin a £150,000 repair project on a bridge that carries the railway over the A8 in Langbank.
The structure was damaged after being struck by a lorry in June 2024.
The repairs will take place over 12 consecutive nights, beginning on the evening of Saturday, 13 Sep
19/08/2025
CCG (Scotland) has welcomed 15 new apprentices across its group of companies for 2025, the highest intake in recent years and a five-person increase from 2024.
This move is aimed at tackling the construction sector's skills shortage and reinforces the company's long-term commitment to youth employ
19/08/2025
South Ayrshire Council has announced that its new housing development at Riverside Place in Ayr will be handed over by the contractor in January 2026.
The project, which cost around £17.2 million and received a £6.7 million contribution from the Scottish Government, will see the completion of 75 n
19/08/2025
Work is now underway on a £23.7 million development in Shawhead, Coatbridge, that will deliver 100 new council homes.
A sod-cutting ceremony was held at Dunottar Avenue, marking the start of building work on the site of former low-rise flats.
The development, being delivered by CCG (Scotland), co
19/08/2025
In a move that combines clean energy development with environmental stewardship, SSEN Transmission has published two reports in collaboration with SAMS Enterprise, the commercial arm of the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).
The reports outline the state of Scotland's threatened seagr
19/08/2025
The Highland Council is moving forward with a plan to revitalise Inverness City Centre, building on the momentum of recent landmark developments, including the Inverness Castle Experience and the Victorian Market. The City of Inverness Area Committee has agreed to support the principles outlined in
19/08/2025
Ground investigations are now underway in Cardenden as part of a new Flood Protection Scheme.
The contract to carry out the work was awarded to Dunelm Geotechnical and Environmental, with the investigations expected to last for around seven weeks.
The data gathered during this phase will be used
18/08/2025
Award-winning Scottish principal contractor, Procast Group, has won a significant lot on a £980 million national retrofit framework. The Hamilton-based firm has been awarded Lot 13 on the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Net Zero Housing Retrofit Framework Agreement.
The work will see the comp
18/08/2025
Engineers are set to begin an 18-week project to renew the Banff Turnpike railway bridge on the A95 in Keith.
The work, which will take place from 23 August to 20 December 2025, is part of Network Rail's wider investment in Scotland's Railway to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the n
18/08/2025
Arc-Tech has announced that eight developments it has supported have reached the finals of this year's Herald Property Awards for Scotland.
The projects, which are located across the country, have secured a total of 18 nominations across five categories.
Among the finalists are three developments
18/08/2025
Balfour Beatty is set to meet local businesses and suppliers at the Meet the Buyer North event in Aberdeen on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, to discuss contract opportunities on the Netherton Hub Energy Project in Peterhead.
The company is looking for a range of suppliers across the North of Scotlan
18/08/2025
Dumfries and Galloway Council has unveiled its new Local Housing Strategy (LHS), a comprehensive plan that outlines the region's vision, priorities, and actions for delivering high-quality housing and related services.
The council's forward-thinking approach recently earned it the MJ Achievement A
18/08/2025
The Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) is looking for a supplier to install a new unlit beacon in the Loch Spelve sea loch on the southeast coast of the Isle of Mull.
The project requires a skilled contractor to manage the installation of the prefabricated structure, taking into account the tidal cha
18/08/2025
Over 40 organisations from local communities and the renewable energy industry have come together to voice support for Scotland's good practice on community benefits in an open letter to the UK Government.
The letter is a response to a recent UK Government working paper on the topic and highlights
18/08/2025
Newly upgraded platforms at Hillington West station have fully reopened to the public following the completion of a major £2.9 million improvement project.
The work, delivered by Network Rail in partnership with principal contractor AmcoGiffen, involved the demolition and reconstruction of both pla
15/08/2025
The Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project has taken a key step forward by naming Hitachi Energy as the preferred bidder to deliver its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and West Norfolk, England.
The project is the biggest in National Grid Electricity
15/08/2025
The Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has officially opened Scotland's first HUSK Garages to Homes (G2H) development in Jedburgh. The launch event took place on Tuesday, 5 August, welcoming tenants and partners to Butler Court, where four accessible bungalows have been created.
The develo
15/08/2025
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, visited the A828 Ledaig site on the North West trunk road network to see the progress being made on a complex rock slope stabilisation project.
The work is being carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The project involv
15/08/2025
Eight developments delivered by CCG (Scotland) have reached the finals of this year's Herald Property Awards for Scotland, with the winners set to be announced on 25 September.
The company has secured a total of 18 project nominations across five categories, commemorating its work in both the affo
15/08/2025
Fife-based cask dealership firm Spiritfilled has upgraded its warehouse machinery as it continues to enhance its flagship storage facility in Newburgh.
The company opened Braeside Bond 12 months ago, with both investors and collectors quickly attracted to the merits of the 20,000 sq. ft. bond overl
15/08/2025
Plans for an Ultra-Deep-Water Quay in Shetland have secured up to £1.175 million in funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
The funding will support preparatory works, dredging, and deepening areas adjacent to the quayside at Dales Voe in Lerwick Harbour to -16 metres.
The investment
15/08/2025
SGN has completed a £1 million project to upgrade key gas infrastructure in Stranraer.
The work focused on modernising the Stranraer Offtake, a facility that reduces high-pressure gas from the national network before it enters the local distribution network.
The upgrade included the installation
15/08/2025
Richardson & Starling recently completed the successful delivery of a major upgrade to elevated communal walkways serving residential flats above retail units in Perth.
Covering around 200 m², this project involved removing leaking and degraded surfaces, repairing the structure, and applying an ad
14/08/2025
Oceaneering, a Rosyth-based manufacturer, has unveiled a new project to add capacity for the manufacture of subsea power cables for Scotland's offshore wind sector.
The £1.6 million project is supported by a £400,000 grant from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise and will be used to cr
14/08/2025
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, today visited the A82 Grotaig site, near Invergarry, to see the ongoing rock slope stabilisation works.
The project, a collaboration between BEAR Scotland and Forest and Land Scotland, is part of a rolling programme to address geotechnical haz
14/08/2025
Fife Council is developing a masterplan to transform Kirkcaldy for generations to come, with a shared vision for the town that encompasses a range of projects.
The council is hoping to attract funding from the UK Government's Growth Mission fund to deliver the programme of work.
The council has a
14/08/2025
SSEN Transmission has announced the opening of the second round of its Regional Community Benefit Fund, making a share of £2 million available to organisations across the north of Scotland.
The funding will support projects that aid skills development, support the culture of the region, or help to
14/08/2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its new Training Provider Network (TPN), a single network of approved, quality-assured training providers across England, Scotland, and Wales.
The new initiative is designed to transform how construction training is delivered by fo
14/08/2025
The Highland Council has announced the completion of 24 new social rent homes at the Teandallon development in Evanton.
The project, which includes a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom homes, was funded by a Scottish Government grant totalling £3,490,141 with the remainder of the funding coming f
14/08/2025
Falkirk Council is asking residents to share their views on a new draft Spatial Vision and Town Centre Masterplan that sets out how Grangemouth could evolve over the next 20 years. The plan, which has been informed by extensive local engagement, looks at opportunities to improve housing, transport,
14/08/2025
Scottish Water has announced its strongest year ever, with the utility achieving record levels of customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in leakage and environmental pollution incidents.
The company's Overall Performance Assessment (OPA) score reached its highest level since the organis
14/08/2025
Recycle Scotland has announced that its circular economy projects saved 111,875 kg CO2e in the first six months of 2025.
The company, which is 15 years old, achieved the environmental savings by rehoming or recycling 4,121 pieces of workplace furniture, weighing a total of 93,000 kg, that would ot
14/08/2025
SP Energy Networks is carrying out resurfacing works on a section of the A78 Shore Road in Wemyss Bay, following earlier work to lay a new electricity cable to reinforce the local network.
The A78 Shore Road from Wemyss Bay holiday park to Wemyss Bay Road at the Co-Op will be closed from 10pm to 6a
13/08/2025
Scottish Water has completed a £2.5 million investment on the island of Benbecula, which saw 11 kilometres of water pipeline replaced to ensure a reliable and high-quality water supply for the local community.
The project, which began in January 2024, involved replacing the water main along the Sou
13/08/2025
Work has begun on a new, state-of-the-art care home in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.
The new 50-bedroom facility, named 'Greenbank Luxury Suites,' is being developed on the former grounds of Greenbank Church. The land sale has allowed the church to support a major renovation of its parish building
13/08/2025
SSEN Transmission is inviting members of the public to view updated plans for a new substation at Loch Lundie, near Invergarry.
The new 400kV substation will be a key part of the Coire Glas connection project, which will help transport clean, renewable electricity to the national grid.
The pre-ap
13/08/2025
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced that a combination of financial and non-financial support in the Outer Hebrides has helped it meet or exceed 18 of its 20 key targets for the 2024-25 financial year.
The agency's figures, which are subject to review by Audit Scotland, show that
13/08/2025
Two trade apprentices have completed their training while working with Clark Contracts.
The two apprentice joiners each completed a 4-year apprenticeship, gaining practical experience on site with experienced tradespeople and attending West College Scotland to achieve their SVQ in Carpentry and Jo
13/08/2025
A public consultation has been launched to gather views on proposed active travel connections for the new Eden Project Scotland attraction.
The project, a collaboration between Dundee City Council and engineering firm Jacobs, aims to provide safe and attractive routes for people to walk, wheel, or
12/08/2025
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has announced support for almost 80 organisations delivering regeneration projects, to realise the economic potential of Scotland's communities.
Ms Forbes confirmed that more than £2.5 million has been allocated from the Strengthening Communities Programme in 2025-
12/08/2025
Bancon Group has reported strong trading results for the financial year to 31 March 2025, with pre-tax profits doubling to £2.6 million compared to the previous year.
Turnover across the Group, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, increased by 13% to £110.7m, up from £97.7m in 2024. The growt
12/08/2025
The First Minister has today opened a new £26 million facility to help grow more trees for Scotland's forests and woodlands.
The Newton Tree Nursery, near Elgin, will support Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to almost treble its tree production from 7m to nearly 20m trees per year by 2029.
Descri
12/08/2025
A new report, 'What's Next For Adaptations,' has warned that thousands of people in Scotland are living in homes unsuitable for their needs due to a complex, underfunded, and inconsistent system for accessing adaptations.
The research, carried out by the University of Stirling's Intersectional Sti
12/08/2025
Several playparks across the Black Isle and Cromarty Firth Wards are set to benefit from a new round of investment after The Highland Council allocated £182,294 through its Capital Programme and the Scottish Government Play Park Renewal Fund.
The funding will support essential upgrades to equipment
12/08/2025
As National Allotments Week gets underway, Fife Council is celebrating the vital role that allotments and community growing spaces play in supporting health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
The council recently approved funding of £320,000 in community grants and training to help more people access
12/08/2025
SSEN Transmission today announced the creation of a new local community benefit fund for Argyll, with more than £3 million of funding generated for communities hosting the electricity transmission infrastructure for the Argyll 275kV Reinforcement Project.
The fund is the first local one to be annou
12/08/2025
Social enterprise Places for People (PfP) has introduced an "industry-first" training pathway for housing managers, which combines housing and customer service qualifications.
The new 'Service in Housing Pathway' will be delivered by PfP's own Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)-accredited traini
12/08/2025
The trails at Laggan Wolftrax have been upgraded and improved through a partnership between Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and the community-run Laggan Forest Trust (LFT).
The enhancements, which were made to the blue and green trails, will allow riders using adaptive bikes to enjoy the mountain
12/08/2025
South Ayrshire Council's Property Maintenance team has completed a new 'Multiskilling' training programme to help staff learn new trade skills and respond more quickly to repair requests.
The training gave staff practical experience in trades such as plumbing, electrical work, joinery, and plasteri
11/08/2025
The Vita Group has acquired the Met Tower, a well-known Glasgow landmark, with plans to introduce its Union co-living concept to Scotland for the first time.
The redevelopment aims to revitalise the former college building, which has been vacant for over a decade.
The Union model offers individua
11/08/2025
Renewable energy developer Apatura has received planning consent for a new grid-scale 24MW / 48MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on Parkhouse Road, near the town of Barrhead, southwest of Glasgow.
The project is the twelfth BESS development Apatura has secured approval for in the last two y
11/08/2025
SSEN Transmission has begun the process of notifying stakeholders of its intention to submit its Section 37 consent application for the proposed Spittal - Loch Buidhe - Beauly 400kV overhead line project. The application is expected to be submitted within the next two weeks.
The project is a key co
11/08/2025
Landscaping firm, MacColl and Stokes, has successfully completed a new boardwalk on the iconic West Highland Way, on behalf of Stirling Council.
The boardwalk helps prevent erosion caused by the many users of the long-distance route, ensuring continued access while preserving the natural habitat wi
11/08/2025
A leading provider of logistics, construction and maintenance services, The Malcolm Group, has purchased two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.
Supplied by Scot JCB, the 145XR reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to the JCB X Series range. It is designed to deliver
11/08/2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the findings of an independent social impact study on its 'Mind the Gap' programme, a project designed to open new pathways into construction for individuals with convictions.
The original programme, launched in 2017, was led by BeOnsite
11/08/2025
A major infrastructure improvement project on one of Scotland's most iconic hills has been successfully completed, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has announced.
The £900,000 investment was delivered over a three-year period from 2022 to 2025.
The newly completed path, which st
11/08/2025
SSE Renewables has appointed Sandie Lengden as the new Project Director for the Berwick Bank Wind Farm, following news that The Scottish Government has granted consent for the offshore array.
Lengden, who has a wealth of experience in renewable energy infrastructure, takes over from Alex Meredith,
11/08/2025
CCG (Scotland) has announced that site manager Alasdair MacNiven has been confirmed as a finalist for this year's CIOB Scotland 'Rising Star' award.
The award is aimed at highlighting "the best new talent in Scotland, who have shown exceptional promise and demonstrated excellence in their work, the
11/08/2025
Richardson & Starling, Scotland’s leading building preservation specialist, has secured exciting new commercial opportunities in collaboration with prominent construction partners McLaughlin & Harvey and Clark Contracts.
Richardson & Starling has announced new projects with McLaughlin & Harvey in t
08/08/2025
Morrison Construction has been identified as the preferred contractor for the next phase of the £9 million refurbishment of the A-listed Pollok Stables and Sawmill in Glasgow's Pollok Country Park.
The project, funded by the UK Government, aims to transform the semi-derelict buildings into a vibran
08/08/2025
Glasgow City Council has approved the disposal of two sites in the East End to pave the way for new housing developments, including homes for social and mid-market rent.
The former Newlands Centre in Parkhead and land at Easterhill Street in Tollcross will be sold to developers as part of the counc
08/08/2025
As thousands of students across Scotland receive their exam results, SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) are reminding young people that there’s no single route to success, and that a rewarding, well-paid career in the electrotechnical industry could be within reach.
For many school
08/08/2025
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has been appointed by Police Scotland to market the former Castlemilk police station for sale, presenting it as a prime development opportunity.
Situated just five miles southeast of Glasgow city centre, the Castlemilk site is well-connected, with Aikenhead Road (B766)
08/08/2025
SSE's proposed Coire Glas Hydropower Project on Loch Lochy has made history as the world’s first pumped storage hydropower scheme to achieve Gold certification under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS).
If approved, Coire Glas would become the UK's largest Long Duration Energy Storage faci
08/08/2025
Parents and carers are being advised that the Golffields playpark in Irvine will remain temporarily closed while investigations are carried out into a suspected subsidence issue affecting part of the site.
Specialist contractors are expected to begin work during the week starting Monday, 11 August,
08/08/2025
The new Hawkhill Primary School in Winchburgh has been officially completed ahead of schedule and within budget, with the state-of-the-art facility handed over to West Lothian Council on Monday, 4 August.
Delivered by development partner Hub South East and main contractor Morrison Construction, the
08/08/2025
Maintenance work on the A9 Strathsteven Bridge, located around two miles northeast of Golspie, is set to begin on Monday, 11 August, after being postponed earlier this year due to a nesting Tawny Owl.
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, had originally planned to begin the essenti
07/08/2025
The historic Castlegate area in Aberdeen is set for a major transformation following the approval of final refurbishment designs by the City Council's Finance and Resources Committee.
The plans include extensive greening of the space, restoration of the iconic Mercat Cross, and new outdoor seating
07/08/2025
Work is set to begin later this month to replace the railway bridge on Letham Road in Collessie, Fife, as part of a wider programme of improvements on the Ladybank to Perth line.
The current structure, which has served the village for decades, will be replaced to extend its lifespan and maintain th
07/08/2025
A major road repair project on Menzies Road in Bathgate has been completed ahead of schedule and within budget, West Lothian Council has confirmed.
The essential works, which began in mid-summer, involved extensive reconstruction of the carriageway structure on this key town centre route. Menzies R
07/08/2025
Aberdeen City Council has approved plans to create a dedicated pedestrian spine along Beach Boulevard, linking the city centre to the beachfront's new £50 million facilities.
The new spine, which will run from Links Road to the Esplanade, was approved by the Council's Finance and Resources Committe
07/08/2025
Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan has announced an additional £20 million in funding to speed up efforts to make Scotland's buildings safe from dangerous cladding.
The funding boost comes as part of an update to the Scottish Government's Cladding Remediation Programme action plan. In the latest devel
07/08/2025
Clark Contracts has delivered four refurbishment projects for the University of Glasgow, with individual values ranging from £200,000 to £2 million.
The works included the relocation of an existing semiconductor laboratory within the Rankine Building and the refurbishment of a mass spectrometer lab
07/08/2025
CCG (Scotland) has appointed long-serving employee Gary Weir to its Board of Directors, recognising his role in the creation and evolution of the company’s Technical Department.
His promotion to Technical Director reinforces the firm’s commitment to pre-construction excellence, quality assurance,
07/08/2025
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has welcomed Garry Coutts as its new Chair, following his appointment by Scottish Ministers, effective from 1 August 2025.
Mr Coutts brings a wealth of experience in public service, housing, and social care, and has long held a passion for improving access to se
06/08/2025
Construction work has started on a £5.2 million footbridge over the Levenmouth rail link and heritage railway, connecting Kirkland and Mountfleurie in Fife.
The Mountfleurie footbridge will offer a safe and accessible route for people walking, cycling, or wheeling across the railway, while providin
06/08/2025
Glasgow's long-vacant Meat Market site in Bellgrove is set to undergo a major transformation following the award of a £4.486 million City Deal grant, including £1.9 million each from the UK and Scottish governments.
With planning permission now granted and a long-term lease secured, the ambitious p
06/08/2025
A Glasgow City Council initiative aimed at revitalising the city centre is delivering real and visible improvements, with the City Centre Improvement Grant Fund supporting businesses, charities, and community groups to breathe new life into previously underused spaces.
Launched to improve the look
06/08/2025
Work is now underway on the latest phase of window and door replacements in Paisley, as CCG begins improvements to 39 properties on Dalskeith Avenue for Ferguslie Park Housing Association (FPHA).
The upgrades form part of a planned maintenance programme that began last year and are being delivered
06/08/2025
Scottish Water has planted thousands of native trees across two sites in South Lanarkshire, enhancing biodiversity and capturing carbon as part of its national woodland creation programme.
Almost 29 hectares of land around Glengavel Reservoir and a further 10 hectares at the decommissioned Dunside
06/08/2025
Transport Scotland's operating company BEAR Scotland is set to carry out essential overnight resurfacing works on the A68, north of Fala Dam, on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August 2025.
The project will see approximately 500 metres of carriageway resurfaced around 1.5 miles south of Pathhead, improvi
06/08/2025
A groundbreaking housing initiative in Fife is delivering life-changing results by providing one-to-one support for individuals facing long-term homelessness, many of whom are living with trauma, addiction or mental health challenges.
The Housing First programme, which launched in 2020, has already
06/08/2025
Stephenson Halliday has appointed Julia Frost as a Director and Adam McConaghy as Principal Planner in its Edinburgh office.
Julia was previously Planning Director at both Scott Hobbs Planning and Turley; she was also previously Operations Manager at Planning Aid Scotland, where she focused on com
05/08/2025
Scottish Water is to adopt an award-winning partnership model to deliver up to £9 billion worth of capital investment.
The publicly owned utility's £500 million "Improving Urban Waters" programme was recently named 'Partnership of the Year' at the Water Industry Awards for its innovative and integ
05/08/2025
Regeneration specialist Summix Capital has submitted a planning application to City of Edinburgh Council for a new residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway.
The project, on the site of the former Saica packaging facility on Turnhouse Road, provides an opportunity to regenerate t
05/08/2025
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is continuing its large-scale clear-up operation today after Storm Floris caused significant damage across the north of Scotland.
Engineers are working to restore power to more than 22,000 properties, primarily in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeen
05/08/2025
As Glasgow looks forward to hosting the Commonwealth Games next summer, the continuing regeneration of Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, and Rutherglen has been celebrated as part of the legacy of the 2014 Games.
Clyde Gateway, Scotland's most ambitious regeneration project, has secured over £1.5 billion of
05/08/2025
Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) is to deliver a piling solution for the new HMP Glasgow, a project that will replace HMP Barlinnie and set a new benchmark for custodial infrastructure in Scotland.
Appointed by Kier Construction, RBL will provide a foundation for the facility, which will have a capac
05/08/2025
West Developments has appointed Muir Timber Systems as the timber frame supplier for its latest private housing development at Balruddery in Angus.
The project will deliver three identical detached homes, each featuring a room-in-roof design.
This latest contract builds on the strong working rela
05/08/2025
SSEN Transmission is inviting views on its plans for a new electricity switching station in Lewis, designed to connect new renewable energy to the wider transmission network and improve local network reliability.
The company is holding two public consultation events in August to share information
05/08/2025
Two public organisations have signed a partnership agreement committing them to work together to accelerate the UK's transition to clean energy.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Aberdeen-based Great British Energy (GBE) signed the agreement in Inverness during a GBE visit to the region.
05/08/2025
Initial preparations are now under way to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre's swimming pool back into use following extensive storm damage.
Specialist contractors, Walker Cladding, arrived on site yesterday, Monday, 4 August, to begin the process of repairing the facility's roof, which was damaged
05/08/2025
Falkirk Council has hit a key climate target five years ahead of schedule, cutting organisational carbon emissions by 75% based on 1990 levels.
The council's 2024/25 emissions figures confirm the reduction, a major milestone in its work towards Net Zero.
The early success was driven by major chan
04/08/2025
The Scottish Government has granted consent for the pivotal 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, a significant step that boosts Scotland's net zero ambitions and the UK's clean power mission. Located approximately 38km east of the Scottish Borders coastline, the project has received its final majo
04/08/2025
Vital Energi has successfully completed a landmark £1.5 million roof-mounted solar project at Glasgow's historic Kelvin Hall. The project for Glasgow City Council, featuring over 1,000 solar panels, is a key part of the city's climate action strategy to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
The ne
04/08/2025
Building on the success of the Borders Railway to Tweedbank, Turner & Townsend has been appointed by Scottish Borders Council to lead the business case and feasibility work for a further extension to Hawick and Carlisle.
The appointment will enable feasibility studies and economic impact analysis
04/08/2025
A £2.7 million project to improve the reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow's southside is set to get underway this August. The work involves replacing sections of track on both sides of Pollokshields West Station, with 1.5 miles of new rails, 2,500 sleepers, and 2,000 tonnes of b
04/08/2025
Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the First Minister's renewed commitment to tackling the country's housing emergency and collaborating more closely with the sector to boost housing delivery.
In a high-level meeting this morning, senior leaders from the home building sector engaged in a constr
04/08/2025
A new play and support centre for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs has opened in Glasgow.
Run by the charity The Yard, which already has centres in Edinburgh and Fife, the new facility offers secure indoor and outdoor play spaces alongside a dedicated place for pare
04/08/2025
Scottish Water is set to invest £7.5 million to upgrade the waste water treatment works serving the village of Stanley in Perthshire.
The two-year project will ensure the site is able to meet the needs of the community for many years to come and help protect the environment.
To give customers the
04/08/2025
Clark Contracts has been appointed to complete the £6.6 million fit-out of four levels within the Aurora Building at 120 Bothwell Street in Glasgow for SSE.
The project will provide 62,000 sq. ft. of high-specification, modern office space for SSE's distribution, transmission, and Eastern Green Li
04/08/2025
Kingdom Housing Association has unveiled 29 new affordable homes at its latest development, Station Court in Pittenweem.
The project, which began construction in April 2024, is a collaboration with Campion Homes and is designed to boost housing availability in an area where house prices are often
04/08/2025
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has welcomed the launch of the Government's new Small Business Plan, which includes a consultation on unfair payment practices in the construction industry.
Chief among these is the practice of cash retentions, which the NFRC has long campaigne
01/08/2025
Scottish Water's £2.5 million investment on the island of Benbecula has now been completed, with 11 kilometres of water pipeline replaced.
The project, which saw a new water main installed along the South Ford Causeway and on land beside the A865, will ensure a reliable and high-quality water supp
01/08/2025
The Scottish Government has granted consent for the 4.1GW Berwick Bank offshore wind farm, a pivotal project located around 38km east of the Scottish Borders coastline.
This decision, which was the final major consent required, boosts Scotland's net zero ambitions and the UK's clean power mission.
01/08/2025
Fourteen businesses have been appointed to a new framework that will enable them to deliver critical public sector infrastructure across Scotland.
The £80 million Modular Buildings framework (MB3), led by the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), will provide vital solutions for public bodies, incl
01/08/2025
Mitsui & Co has entered into an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to jointly acquire the Port of Nigg in northeast Scotland and part of the business owned by GEG (Holdings) Limited.
The acquisition covers steel processing, equipment manufacturing, and the base port operation business, all of whic
01/08/2025
A regeneration project in the heart of Alexandria has been expanded following feedback from the local community.
Residents and members of the business community, consulted through the Alexandria Business Improvement District (BID), agreed that the original plan for improvements on Mitchell Way sho
01/08/2025
Stephenson Halliday has announced the appointment of Julia Frost as a Director and Adam McConaghy as a Principal Planner to its Edinburgh office, marking a significant step in the company's expansion and growth strategy in Scotland.
Julia Frost brings extensive experience from her previous roles a
