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30/09/2025
Leading Design & Build contractor McAleer & Rushe, alongside Vita Group, has celebrated a significant construction milestone with the topping out of their purpose-built student accommodation scheme at New Waverley in Edinburgh.
The ceremony, which brought together key project stakeholders including
30/09/2025
The First Minister John Swinney MSP officially opened Scotland's largest Energy Transition Skills Hub in Aberdeen.
The brand new £10 million facility, built on the site of a former dilapidated dairy, features a state-of-the-art welding academy, an advanced manufacturing zone, and future technology
30/09/2025
Five new apprentices have begun their studies at Ayrshire College, strengthening Persimmon Homes' largest college partnership in Scotland.
The new intake — joiners Davy Mutch and Daniel McNally, and bricklayers Cole Whiteford, Brandon Dekker, and Lennon Boyd — brings the total number of Persimmon a
30/09/2025
Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England.
The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence in
30/09/2025
Inverness renewables firm Ri Cruden has unveiled a modernised, green workshop that is expected to boost efficiency, support its large apprentice workforce, and cut carbon emissions.
The company invested £311,000 to revamp part of its premises into a dedicated off-site fabrication workshop, with Hig
30/09/2025
Warmworks has announced the successful completion of four significant renewable heat projects in partnership with Scottish housing associations, leading to warmer homes and lower energy bills for tenants.
The projects, delivered with Langstane Housing Association, Waverley Housing, West of Scotland
30/09/2025
An iconic institution in Lesmahagow's high street is set for a comeback, thanks to a £200,000 grant that will fund its redevelopment into a business incubator and community facility.
The funding, from OnPath Energy's Kype Muir Community Fund via South Lanarkshire Council's Renewable Energy Fund (RE
30/09/2025
CCG (Scotland) was the leading winner at the Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2025 final, with four of its developments securing a total of five awards. The ceremony, attended by over 500 guests on Thursday, 25 September 2025, recognised achievements across both the private and affordable sectors
30/09/2025
The number of social homes delivered in Scotland over the past 18 years has surpassed the 100,000 mark.
Latest statistics on affordable housing reveal that, since 2007, the Scottish Government has helped deliver a total of 140,346 affordable homes, with 100,064 of those specifically for social rent
30/09/2025
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a consultation to identify and address the root causes of poor mental health within the UK construction sector.
CLC said that the urgency of the initiative is highlighted by statistics showing that the suicide rate in the sector is currently fo
29/09/2025
SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission have marked the one-year anniversary since breaking ground on Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), the country's largest-ever electricity transmission project.
The £4.3 billion project will carry 2GW of clean energy—enough to power up to 2 millio
29/09/2025
Work has commenced on a major £2.4 million renewables project at Scottish Water's head office in Stepps, which is set to become home to one of the largest solar carports in the country.
The scheme will see 2,250 bifacial solar panels installed at the site. These panels are designed to soak up sunli
29/09/2025
The North East of Scotland is set to benefit from £8.5 million in new funding from the Just Transition Fund, aimed at supporting workers and communities transitioning to clean energy careers.
The funding is being allocated to four projects this year, specifically focusing on offshore wind infrastru
29/09/2025
SSEN Transmission has launched the invitation to tender for the northern converter civil works on the proposed Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) HVDC connection project.
This marks a major milestone in securing the supply chain for one of the UK's most ambitious electricity transmission developments.
E
29/09/2025
The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has reached its final set-up milestone with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ICFGF, the UK and Scottish governments, and The Highland Council.
The agreement, signed on Friday, 26 September 2025, marks the
29/09/2025
Falkirk Council is set to consider a plan that could deliver nearly 1,000 new affordable homes across the Falkirk area over the next five years.
The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2026–2031, due to be discussed at an Executive meeting on Thursday, 9 October 2025, sets out how 940 affordab
29/09/2025
Plans for the redevelopment of the former high flats site in Irvine are set to be unveiled to the public. The site, where five tower blocks were demolished in late 2023, is being proposed for the construction of 43 modern, energy-efficient homes in Fullarton.
North Ayrshire Council’s draft proposal
29/09/2025
Moray Council has submitted a planning application for a new Forres Academy, representing a major step forward in upgrading the town's education facilities.
The proposal involves replacing the existing secondary school with a modern, three-storey building covering 12,126m². The new academy will be
29/09/2025
Residents and businesses in Anderston and Kelvingrove are being invited to share their views on proposed plans to improve local streets and public spaces through two live consultations: the Anderston Liveable Neighbourhood and Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove projects.
The updated design proposa
29/09/2025
NFRC Scotland, the UK's largest trade association for the roofing industry, is continuing to push the skills agenda forward in an effort to combat the growing skills crisis facing the sector. The organisation's efforts to promote roofing skills and training opportunities have recently received signi
26/09/2025
SSEN Transmission is offering local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north of Scotland the opportunity to bid for up to £5.5 million worth of maintenance contracts over a period of five years.
This initiative aims to provide a substantial economic boost to local contractors by util
26/09/2025
BW: Workplace Experts has successfully finished a complete office refurbishment and transformation for global travel brand Skyscanner in Edinburgh.
This delivery follows the earlier completion of Skyscanner's Glasgow office fit-out this year, providing the company with two distinct yet aligned wor
26/09/2025
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) recently celebrated its 200th anniversary with a special reception held at the Northern Lighthouse Board's office in Edinburgh.
The event followed the charity's founding on Monday, 4 March 1824, and looked ahead to the RNLI's vital future work.
Repre
26/09/2025
Scotland must urgently deliver a minimum of 15,693 affordable homes every year during the next parliamentary term, totalling 78,465 homes over five years, according to a major new report.
The study, which highlights a deepening housing emergency, states that at least half of these homes, or 7,860,
26/09/2025
SGN (Scottish Gas Network) has been awarded funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for two significant new projects, both of which are entering the Discovery Phase.
These initiatives are designed to find new, improved methods for managing green gas across the network and to provide immed
26/09/2025
Balfour Beatty has officially been appointed by SSEN Transmission to carry out a significant upgrade and extension of the New Deer electricity substation in Aberdeenshire.
This contract represents a crucial step in Scotland's commitment to achieving a clean power and energy-secure future.
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26/09/2025
Construction has started on a new, innovative supported accommodation development in Rutherglen.
The project, delivered in partnership by South Lanarkshire Council and the charity Social Bite, has been officially named Harriett Gardens following consultation with the local community.
The developm
26/09/2025
Transport Scotland is pioneering a sustainable approach to major road construction with an innovative Peat Management Plan developed for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. The project involves upgrading a 9.6km section of single carriageway to dual carriageway through extensive peatland areas,
25/09/2025
Iberdrola, the owner of ScottishPower, has unveiled a major €58 billion strategic investment plan running up to 2028, with the UK identified as its top destination for capital investment globally.
The plan, launched in London today, will heavily prioritise electricity grids to usher in a "new era"
25/09/2025
SSEN Transmission, the Perth-based electricity network company, has commenced a significant upgrade at its existing New Deer substation in Aberdeenshire, marking a key phase in developing the infrastructure required for Scotland's clean power and energy security targets.
The extension will accommo
25/09/2025
SSEN Distribution has successfully secured funding from the latest round of Ofgem's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), with three pioneering innovation projects each being awarded just under £500,000.
The total funding injection of nearly £1.5 million will allow the three projects—FastTrack, 3D-AR,
25/09/2025
BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is scheduled to begin essential surfacing improvements at two locations on the A87 near Loch Cluanie starting on Tuesday, 7 October.
The works are designed to upgrade the existing road surface, significantly improving both the quality and saf
25/09/2025
SELECT, the trade association for the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, is calling on its members to participate urgently in a new UK Government consultation aimed at tackling poor payment practices and late payments throughout the supply chain.
The consultation proposes several new measures de
25/09/2025
SSEN Transmission has announced a series of detailed public consultation events to be held in Shetland throughout October, focused on its proposals for new onshore energy infrastructure, including new substations and overhead line connections.
This follows a recent engagement session in Lerwick th
25/09/2025
An event focused on future employment opportunities within the green economy is being hosted by Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides (DYW) at the Nicolson Institute on Tuesday, 1 October, from 3.30pm to 6pm.
The session is designed to explore the local job prospects arising from major ren
25/09/2025
Sterling Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has expanded with the successful acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa.
The six-figure deal is the fifth acquisition completed by SSR founder Adam Sinclair, who set up the business in 2016 in Stirling after injury forced the former Scotland Under-20 rugby
24/09/2025
A major initiative has been launched to unlock a £1 billion offshore wind opportunity, specifically targeting Scottish oil and gas supply chain companies looking to diversify into renewables.
The scheme, called the Supply Chain Pathways Programme, was launched by Bowdun, a 1GW offshore wind farm pl
24/09/2025
McLellan Works, a fully refurbished mixed-use development in Glasgow city centre, has been brought to the market by global real estate advisor CBRE, acting on behalf of Bywater.
Located at 274 Sauchiehall Street, the opportunity invites offers in excess of £11.47 million. The building extends to 4
24/09/2025
Cairn Housing Association has officially broken ground on a new housing development in East Whitburn, West Lothian, marking its first collaboration with Ogilvie Homes.
The project, located at Hens Nest Road, will deliver 19 high-quality, energy-efficient homes for social rent, providing much-neede
24/09/2025
A major investment exceeding £750,000 is set to transform City Park Stirling into Scotland's leading sustainable outdoor events space, capable of hosting up to 30,000 people.
The funding will be used to enhance the site, located in the shadow of Stirling Castle, making it suitable for large-scale
24/09/2025
The Brick Development Association's Brick Works Series is set to make its Scottish debut in Glasgow this October, sponsored by IG Masonry Support.
The Brick Works Series is a nationwide programme designed to bring together architects, contractors, and construction professionals to share knowledge a
24/09/2025
Millheugh Bridge in Larkhall has officially reopened to traffic and the public following the completion of extensive structural and surface improvement works.
The reopening restores a much needed and well used route for the local community, according to Renfrewshire Council.
The comprehensive wor
24/09/2025
A vibrant new activity and community space has officially opened within Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire, following a £500,000 investment that transformed a long-term vacant area into a welcoming hub for local residents.
The project was jointly funded by Renfrewshire Council, the Scottish Government’s
24/09/2025
The pioneering transformation of underused greenspace at Queensland Court and Gardens in Cardonald, Glasgow, has been recognised in a national Audit Scotland report for its innovation in community engagement and good practice.
The £2.3 million City Deal-backed venture, delivered jointly by Southsi
23/09/2025
Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has been awarded a £5 million contract over five years to provide hard facilities management services for the National Galleries of Scotland.
The contract, which follows a competitive tender process, is set to go live on Sunday, 1 December.
RFM will take on f
23/09/2025
The UK's most remote inhabited island, Fair Isle, is set to receive a £45 million upgrade to its ferry infrastructure.
The investment, a joint effort between Shetland Islands Council and the UK Government, is designed to protect the island’s lifeline and its unique heritage and traditions.
Locate
23/09/2025
Balfour Beatty has been awarded the initial works for the Netherton Hub project by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Offshore Framework.
Appointed as the common interface contractor, the company will undertake all
23/09/2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the winners of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025.
The awards ceremony, which celebrates outstanding individuals in the sector, was held on Thursday, 18 September, at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Mancheste
23/09/2025
Scottish Water has been recognised for engineering excellence, winning an award at the 2025 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. The award, considered the highest honour for engineering in the built environment, was presented for the Craigmaddie Reservoir improvement project, which was delivered by co
23/09/2025
The Shetland Community Benefit Fund (SCBF) has announced that a total of 69 projects have received more than £1.4 million in funding during the first year of the Viking Community Fund. The confirmation was made to coincide with the first anniversary of the fund's launch on 1 September 2024.
As the
23/09/2025
Prime Property Auctions, a leading Scottish auction house, is set to pay out £350,000 in referral fees by the end of this month.
The Glasgow-based firm, which offers listings on residential, commercial and land, was set up in 2022, with founders John Morris and Luis Guarin adopting the referral bus
23/09/2025
SSEN Transmission has welcomed its largest-ever intake of graduates, with 59 new individuals joining the company's dynamic two-year graduate scheme.
The new cohort, which includes the business's first-ever nature graduate and first strategy graduate, reflects the growing range of expertise needed
22/09/2025
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has revealed the four projects shortlisted for the 2025 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, Scotland's most prestigious annual architecture prize.
The award celebrates projects that demonstrate architectural excellence, susta
22/09/2025
SP Electricity North West's multimillion-pound investment in Barrow's power network will benefit constituents for decades to come, according to local MP Michelle Scrogham.
Engineers are replacing 28 kilometres of underground electricity cables across five separate circuits to enhance the network's
22/09/2025
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has donated a public access defibrillator (PAD) to the local community in Greendykes, Edinburgh.
The defibrillator, located at the Costcutter store on the corner of Pringle Terrace and Greendykes Road, will be accessible 24 hours a day.
The donation is part of a joint
22/09/2025
A derelict building in Wishaw has been given a new lease of life, thanks to a £3 million renovation project by Procast Group.
The former Edward Lawson Centre has been transformed into Woodlands Park High School, providing a new, modern learning environment for pupils with additional support needs.
22/09/2025
Hitachi Energy is opening a new UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Glasgow, creating almost 90 new jobs.
The new centre, which will be located in the city centre and will open early next year, follows a £3 million investment, supported by a £1.7 million grant from Scottish Enterprise.
The cen
22/09/2025
A motion submitted by Gordon MacDonald MSP has recognised the efforts of NFRC Scotland and other organisations for their contributions to the Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival in August.
The motion, which received cross-party support within 24 hours from the SNP, Labour, Conservatives, and t
22/09/2025
Dumfries and Galloway Council has clarified that its recent contract award for the Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme is an "up to £38 million" agreement and not a confirmed spend.
The contract, awarded to civil engineering firm McLaughlin & Harvey, covers both the design development and potential
22/09/2025
More than 100 people from four gas companies—Cadent, Northern Gas Networks, SGN, and Wales & West Utilities—gathered at the American Express Stadium for a National Inclusion Week event.
The event, organised by SGN, featured panel sessions, keynote speakers, and collaborative activities, with atten
19/09/2025
Forth Ports has been granted both Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent by The City of Edinburgh Council for its "The Dry Dock at Harbour 31" development.
The project will regenerate land used for industrial port activities within the Port of Leith, transforming the site into a mix
19/09/2025
Eight CCG projects have been shortlisted for the Scotland Housing Awards 2025, which are led by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
The awards recognise teams and professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to the housing sector and delivered vital services and support to communities.
Among
19/09/2025
The City of Edinburgh Council is investing over £188 million towards improving public buildings, with £20 million allocated for the next 12 months.
The major, 10-year programme will see dozens of schools, libraries, offices, museums, and monuments upgraded to a better standard to improve facilitie
19/09/2025
New designs and a new name have been unveiled for the redeveloped Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park.
When it reopens, the building will be renamed Strathshore, a name chosen by the public following a survey and consultations that involved over 850 people. Work is set to begin in Octob
19/09/2025
Angus Council is set to approve a new programme of investment projects worth £21.6 million in public infrastructure across the region. The projects, funded by the new Angus Public Infrastructure Fund (APIF), will be considered at the council’s Policy and Resource Committee meeting on Tuesday, 23 Sep
19/09/2025
Glasgow City Council has approved the compulsory purchase of three empty homes in Cardonald and Dennistoun.
The properties, all tenement flats, will be transferred to local housing associations to be used as social housing for homeless people or families. The move was given the green light by the
18/09/2025
Leading Design & Build contractor McAleer & Rushe, along with Vita Group, has celebrated a significant construction milestone with the topping out of their new student accommodation scheme at New Waverley in Edinburgh.
The ceremony, attended by key project stakeholders, marked the structural compl
18/09/2025
Briar Homes has officially launched Barony Rise, a new residential development bringing 39 private homes to Barrhead.
The boutique-style community, located on Aurs Road, consists of 30 four-bedroom and nine five-bedroom detached homes.
The development is situated near the Dams to Darnley Country
18/09/2025
A public consultation has been launched to seek views on the next stage of the Great Harbour project in Irvine.
The £14 million Ayrshire Growth Deal project is already underway, with the first phase of works—including a new Sea Monster Park—already progressing.
The consultation focuses on the nex
18/09/2025
SP Energy Networks has released its latest Just Transition Report, outlining the tangible progress being made to embed fairness, transparency, and accountability across its operations.
The company's focus is on ensuring a fair and inclusive energy transition to Net Zero that benefits everyone.
Th
18/09/2025
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is inviting construction professionals worldwide to respond to its new consultation on global construction standards.
The public consultation will run for six weeks, until it closes on Friday, 24 October 2025.
For the first time, RICS plans to r
18/09/2025
SSEN Transmission is reviewing its plans for the A832 cable route to minimise disruption to road users.
The move comes in response to feedback received from local communities regarding the necessary works to replace or upgrade 37 culverts.
While an earlier rerouting of the cable has already reduc
18/09/2025
The International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA) has been officially launched, bringing together leading trade bodies from the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada. The inaugural meeting took place at ScaffEx25 in Manchester last week.
Fo
18/09/2025
Fife Council has started early planning work to help shape a new future for Kirkcaldy's town centre and waterfront.
The work is part of a wider regeneration programme that aims to boost the local economy, improve public spaces, and strengthen community facilities for generations to come.
While th
18/09/2025
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has begun trialling a new tool designed to help homeowners prepare their properties for low-carbon technologies.
The Electricity Supply Checker will give households key information on whether their existing electricity supply can support the instal
18/09/2025
An extremely rare moss, the round-leaved bryum, which had not been seen in the UK since 1987 outside of a single reservoir, has now been moved to two Scottish Water reservoirs near Stirling.
The move is a collaboration between NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) to help the cr
17/09/2025
GRAHAM has completed the first stage of a £10 million retrofit of Brunstane Primary School, a project that will transform the building into one of Edinburgh's most sustainable educational facilities.
The multi-phase project, delivered for the City of Edinburgh Council, began in October 2024 and ai
17/09/2025
Farrans will host a 'Meet the Buyer' event in Renfrew on Wednesday, 24 September, to find local suppliers for the new AMIDS project in Paisley.
The project, which is being undertaken for Renfrewshire Council, involves the construction of a new 93-metre steel arch bridge, the upgrade of 1.7km of exi
17/09/2025
East Dunbartonshire Council Leader, Councillor Gordan Low, joined pupils and partners in cutting the first sod to mark the start of construction on the new £31.5 million Balmuildy Primary School and Early Years Centre.
The new two-storey educational facility is being built on the site of the existi
17/09/2025
An ambitious plan to create a new Northfield Academy and community hub has taken a step forward after being presented to Aberdeen City Council's Education and Children's Services Committee yesterday, Tuesday, 16 September.
The committee heard that options and costings for a new community campus wil
17/09/2025
Refurbishment works have commenced on the redevelopment of the former Younger Building in West Edinburgh, now known as Base.
The project, which is scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, will deliver 89,863 sq ft of modern, Grade A office space.
The three-storey building will set a new benchmark for
17/09/2025
The joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission has named NKT as the preferred bidder to deliver the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.
EGL3 is one of the largest electricity transmission projects in th
17/09/2025
Knight Property Group has completed a full cycle investment at Tannochside Business Park in Uddingston, following the acquisition, refurbishment, and sale of a 46,858 sq ft industrial unit to its tenant, DFYNE.
The property group purchased the modern industrial facility in early 2025 as part of its
17/09/2025
Clark Contracts has completed the deep retrofit of Scotland's National Retrofit Centre (SNRC), a project that was part-funded with a £1.2 million grant through Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund.
The upgrade work, delivered by the main contractor, was a central element of the offic
17/09/2025
Midlothian Council has secured a total of £1.071 million in funding from Transport Scotland to enhance bus travel throughout the county. The investment, which will be spent this financial year, will be used to upgrade bus infrastructure and improve journey times for passengers.
The funding includes
17/09/2025
SSEN Transmission has confirmed its intention to submit a consent application for the Beauly – Peterhead 400kV overhead line project to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit (ECU).
The submission, expected by Friday, 3 October, marks a significant milestone for the project, which is a key
16/09/2025
Heidelberg Materials UK has supplied its specialist PowerCrete concrete to help maximise power capacity at the landfall connection for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.
Set to become one of Scotland's largest offshore wind projects, Inch Cape will feature 72 turbines located 15km off the Angus coas
16/09/2025
Lanarkshire-based Cali Décor has just completed a six-restaurant redecoration project for leading Glasgow restaurant chain, La Vita Group, and all within the venues' working hours.
"It was vital that the redecoration took place in segregated areas while guests continued to be accommodated throughou
16/09/2025
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed Ian McDonald as its new Chair following its 23rd Annual General Meeting.
Mr McDonald, a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of strategic financial experience, succeeds Robin Hill, who has stepped down after nine years on SBHA’s Boar
16/09/2025
A Scottish offsite manufacturing company has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new Head of Sales for Scotland and England.
Eoghainn Mitchell, 38, from Dunfermline, has joined Kirkwood Timber Frame, bringing more than 10 years of experience in Modern Methods of Construction
16/09/2025
More children and young people in Scotland are being taught in schools judged to be in good or satisfactory condition than ever before, according to the latest government figures.
Statistics released this week show that 92.5% of pupils are now learning in schools rated good or satisfactory, up from
16/09/2025
Residents in Kinross are being urged to have their say on proposals that could transform a prominent brownfield site near the town centre.
Housebuilder Cala Homes (East) will hold the first of two consultation events on Wednesday, September 17, setting out early designs for the former car auction y
15/09/2025
North Lanarkshire Council has agreed to purchase 75 affordable homes as part of the first phase of a major new housing development at Mid Forest, Cumbernauld.
The decision, approved by the council's Finance and Resources Committee, forms part of the South Cumbernauld Community Growth Area, which is
15/09/2025
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a place on SP Energy Networks' Strategic Agreement for Overhead Line Works, a major framework supporting the UK's transition to cleaner, more secure power.
The five-year deal, with the option of a further five-year extension, will see Balfour Beatty work alongside se
15/09/2025
Nine out of 10 tenants of Scotland's largest social landlord report being satisfied with the service they receive, according to a new citywide survey.
The findings come from a tenant satisfaction survey of Wheatley Homes Glasgow tenants conducted between April and August this year by independent co
15/09/2025
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a £3.458 million contract to Morrison Construction to deliver new small business units at Golspie Business Park.
First established by HIE in the 1990s, the business park created nine development plots and has since grown into a hub supporting the l
15/09/2025
The CCG Group is making strong progress in southwest Glasgow, where more than 2,500 window and door products are being installed as part of a £7.5 million upgrade programme for Linthouse Housing Association.
The project, which began in January and will run for 12 months, was supported by a £3.7 mil
15/09/2025
Scottish cleantech building materials company Kenoteq has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize 2025, Prince William's prestigious global environmental award that offers £1 million to groundbreaking solutions that address the world's greatest environmental challenges.
Kenoteq's nomination comes fr
12/09/2025
Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a major residential development on Broad Street, Denny, in Falkirk.
The proposed development will deliver 224 high-quality, energy-efficient new homes, providing much-needed housing and supporting the region's wider vision for sustainable growt
12/09/2025
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been granted planning permission by East Renfrewshire Council to deliver 125 new homes in Barrhead, which will form a key part of the Barrhead South Masterplan.
The housebuilder has also confirmed that pre-construction work is already underway for the new developmen
12/09/2025
Communities across Scotland are set to receive a financial boost as 42 public sector organisations benefit from a total rebate of £563,104.
The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is distributing the funds, generated through its procurement frameworks which are used for construction, refurbishment
12/09/2025
East Lothian Council will be asked to make a "preliminary decision" on the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme at a full council meeting on Tuesday, 30 September.
Elected members will consider all "valid objections" and relevant information to determine how the scheme will proceed.
An outline des
12/09/2025
The Douglas Valley Advisory Group (DVAG), a community group set up to direct large-scale, strategic investment proposals in the local area, is looking for community members from Muirkirk to join the group.
The DVAG was established in 2023 and represents several settlements, including Muirkirk, to
12/09/2025
Atlas Site Engineering, a trusted name in precision setting-out and site engineering services, continues to strengthen its reputation as more than just an on-site engineering partner. In addition to specialist engineering, the company offers in-house CAD drawing capability and a dedicated materials
12/09/2025
Aberdeen City Council has announced a £2,127,610 grant funding boost for its five-year Silver City Heritage and Place Programme, bringing the total investment to £5.4 million.
The funding comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland, which both granted £
11/09/2025
SSEN Transmission has submitted a marine licence application for the Scottish marine elements of the Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project.
The project, a joint venture with National Grid Electricity Transmission, is one of the biggest electricity transmission projects in the UK.
The application, s
11/09/2025
Work is getting underway to upgrade a bridge over the railway on Duntocher Road, next to Dalmuir station.
The 11-week project, which runs until Friday, 21 November 2025, will strengthen and improve the structure to support the long-term safety and reliability of the railway below.
The project inc
11/09/2025
Construction has begun on 17 new council homes on Barrhead Road in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire.
The homes, which are being built by CCG Scotland Ltd, are part of a project that was brought forward to help tackle the local housing emergency declared in 2024.
The development represents an inve
11/09/2025
Additional projects to deliver more affordable homes across North Lanarkshire have been approved as part of the council's Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2026/27 - 2030/31.
The plan aims to deliver around 2,300 new affordable homes over the next five years.
The plan has identified ne
11/09/2025
Moray Council and the Elgin Neighbourhood Board have announced the appointment of MBLA Design, a landscape architect firm, as the lead design team to develop the Cooper Park Masterplan. The plan will provide a clear framework to guide future investment and ensure the park remains a "vibrant and incl
11/09/2025
Cruden Homes has secured planning permission for its first development in Fife in over a decade.
The new development in the fishing village of Pittenweem will deliver 39 new homes.
Located on James Street, on the north-eastern edge of the village, the project includes 36 new-build homes and three
11/09/2025
SELECT has welcomed the Scottish Government's Housing Emergency Action Plan but warned that it is "absolutely vital" for the country to have a pipeline of qualified and skilled professionals to deliver it.
The plan includes a £4.9 billion investment over the next four years for social and affordab
11/09/2025
The refurbished Bught Park in Inverness was officially reopened on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, by Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland.
The £9.6 million project marks a major milestone in the transformation of one of the city's most important community and sporting venues.
The work,
11/09/2025
The Accelerate to Zero Awards 2025 finalists have been announced. The awards, which recognise the biggest contributions to decarbonising the built environment and supporting a just transition to net zero, will be celebrated at a ceremony at Òran Mór in Glasgow.
The awards are sponsored by Anderson
11/09/2025
SSE's proposed Coire Glas Hydropower Project has been awarded the IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 in the pumped storage category for its excellence in sustainable hydropower development.
The award was presented at the International Forum on Pumped Storage at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
Located o
10/09/2025
Building and civil engineering contractor, Farrans, has this week marked one full year since the opening of three of major transport infrastructure projects.
In a rare turn of events, Glasgow's Govan to Partick Bridge, Belfast's Grand Central Station, and Lowestoft's Gull Wing, all held their gran
10/09/2025
A £482,000 solar scheme has been completed in Greenock and is now helping to provide the town's drinking water.
The project saw 480 solar panels installed on top of a water tank at the Overton treatment works.
The panels are expected to generate 0.24 GWh of green electricity each year, which will
10/09/2025
NHBC, the UK's leading new home warranty and insurance provider, has launched its largest-ever trainee recruitment drive.
The organisation is hiring for up to 30 new roles across various fields, including building inspection, surveying, technical consulting, and quality analysis, as part of its mi
10/09/2025
A new mobile tool, the Think CO app, has been launched to equip frontline workers with essential advice and resources on carbon monoxide (CO) safety.
Developed in partnership with the Gas Safe Charity and the UK's Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs), the app is designed to help safeguard vulnerable i
10/09/2025
Innovation developed in Scotland is ready to be deployed to help solve the nation's housing crisis, following the Scottish Government's new Housing Emergency Action Plan.
VASO by Eco, a company based in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, is promoting its industrialised construction method as a key solu
10/09/2025
East Renfrewshire Council's work to upgrade the facilities at Eastwood HQ is underway, with the building set to close for refurbishment at the end of September.
The renovation was agreed upon by councillors to ensure the building, constructed in 1980, can remain fit for purpose for at least the ne
10/09/2025
Blackwood Plant Hire has made a significant investment in 2025 by adding 51 new JCB machines to its fleet. The move highlights the company's continued growth, particularly in the North of Scotland, and its long-standing relationship with Scot JCB.
The new additions include 17 mini and midi excavato
10/09/2025
SSEN Transmission is proposing a temporary closure of a 4.7-mile stretch of the A832 near Dundonnell to install the underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link.
The closure would be delivered in two phases over the winter season. The first phase would run from Monday, 27 October, to Fr
10/09/2025
South Ayrshire Council, in collaboration with the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA), Atkins Realis, and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership, is hosting an event to discuss coastal change and green health in Ballantrae.
The Ballantrae Coastal Adaptation Project and Green Health Even
10/09/2025
Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) to support two tourism projects.
The funding, administered by VisitScotland, will go towards improving infrastructure on the Isle of Staffa and at the Skerryvore Lighthouse Shore Sta
09/09/2025
Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced a £342 million investment from the Scottish Government to electrify sections of the Fife and Borders railways.
The funding will support the use of new battery-electric trains on these routes and the procurement of 69 new trains to modernise Scotland's
09/09/2025
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has launched the Low Carbon Passport, a new course designed to train construction workers in the skills and competencies needed to deliver high-quality, low-carbon buildings.
The programme is funded by the CITB Industry Impact Fund and led by Tier
09/09/2025
Amended plans for the major Durieshill housing development in Stirling have been approved by the Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel.
The changes, requested by new lead developer Barratt Homes, will see adjustments to housing types in three plots, which represent around 17% of the tot
09/09/2025
Local residents and road users in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to view and comment on early plans for bypasses for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75.
The proposed route options will be on display at public exhibitions later this month.
According to Transport Secreta
09/09/2025
A group of 18 organisations, led by Transform Scotland, have signed a statement supporting plans to extend Edinburgh's tram network with a new north-south route.
The organisations, including the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Edinburgh Airport, believe the extension will bring significant econo
09/09/2025
Network Rail is launching a £6.4 million autumn programme to combat leaves on the line, which can affect train braking and acceleration.
Over the next 10 weeks, specialist trains will be deployed to keep Scotland's railways running smoothly.
Leaves on the railway can create a thin, slippery layer
09/09/2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced significant changes to how employers can access training grants, with new rules taking effect from the end of September.
CITB claims the changes are to "simplify" the system, but some businesses may lose out on funding.
The Skills & Tr
09/09/2025
Work has started on 34 new homes for social rent and two commercial units in Glasgow's Gallowgate area.
The homes are being built for Wheatley Homes Glasgow by CCG (Scotland) Ltd on the site of a former car park.
The new six-storey development, which is being part-funded by Glasgow City Council,
09/09/2025
Moray Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its Draft Biodiversity Strategy 2026-2036. The strategy outlines an "ambitious vision" to protect, restore, and enhance biodiversity across the region.
The draft strategy is built around three key aims: nature recovery on council land, nat
09/09/2025
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) is celebrating 20 years at the forefront of the industry with a special birthday treat for customers.
Since its formation in 2005, the Glasgow-based firm has grown into one of the leading suppliers of electric heating and hot water products in the UK.
To mark the
08/09/2025
BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation) has officially reopened its Innovation Campus in Hamilton, launching the new Mass Timber Centre of Excellence and Scotland's National Retrofit Centre.
The event, which was the first of the BE-ST Fest 2025 Fringe Festival, brought together industry
08/09/2025
Thomas Johnstone Ltd has completed the fit-out of Ardbeg House, a new luxury whisky destination on the island of Islay.
The project involved the complete refurbishment of the former Islay Hotel in Port Ellen into a 12-bedroom retreat infused with the distinctive character of the Ardbeg whisky bran
08/09/2025
The Scottish Government has indicated its support for the Blindwells new settlement in East Lothian, which has the potential to deliver up to 10,000 new homes, including 2,500 affordable homes.
Housing Cabinet Secretary Mairi McAllan highlighted the project in her statement to the Scottish Parliam
08/09/2025
A new report from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership reveals that Dundee has fewer empty homes than it did 12 months ago.
While the figures are a step in the right direction, most of the city’s unoccupied homes have been empty for more than a year.
The report indicates there were 1,014 empty ho
08/09/2025
Marine civil engineering contractor Ashleigh Contracts has appointed Wilsons Auctions to manage the sale of over 200 items of marine and coastal engineering equipment and construction machinery this September.
The auction will include a wide range of heavy plant and machinery located across the UK
08/09/2025
Six community projects across Angus are set to receive a combined total of £490,605 in funding to strengthen local services and amenities. The investment, which was approved on Tuesday, 2 September, is aimed at driving economic recovery, increasing local resilience, and accelerating community-led re
08/09/2025
South Lanarkshire Council will spend over £2 million of Climate Emergency Funding on a range of projects to tackle climate change and stimulate the local economy.
The funding, a total of £2.198 million, was granted from the Scottish Government's one-off ScotWind budget.
Among the projects is a £4
08/09/2025
ScottishPower has been recognised for its "Outstanding Commitment to the Environment" at the annual Metro Employer's Excellence Awards in Manchester.
The award celebrates the impact of the UK's leading businesses and employers.
The energy company's sustainability team, led by Dr Sam Gardner, Head
08/09/2025
Scottish Water has outlined its response to a major water mains incident that affected supplies to 6,000 properties in the Borders. The disruption, which began on Tuesday, 26 August, was caused by a fault at the Rawburn Water Treatment Works near Duns, which supplies up to seven million litres of wa
08/09/2025
Fleming Timber Structures, a Scottish firm, has been shortlisted in three categories at this year's Structural Timber Awards. The nominations recognise the company's contribution to sustainable design and expert installation across education, healthcare and the wider built environment.
The annual a
05/09/2025
Glasgow City Council is making a significant financial commitment to tackle the city’s housing emergency, with over £115 million available in the current financial year to build hundreds of new social and affordable homes.
The funding, which represents a 20 per cent increase on the previous year,
05/09/2025
Farrans Construction has opened applications for 40 graduate positions on its Farrans Foundation programme, with roles available in Scotland. The company is also recruiting for undergraduate placements across England, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
The application process for all roles will remain
05/09/2025
A major project to upgrade Scotland's electricity transmission network has moved forward with a formal application for consent.
SSEN Transmission has submitted a Section 37 application to Scottish Ministers for the proposed Spittal - Loch Buidhe - Beauly 400kV overhead line, allowing people the op
05/09/2025
Work has started on a new £9.3 million social housing development on the site of a former car park in Glasgow.
The project, which is being built by CCG (Scotland) for Wheatley Homes, will provide 34 homes for social rent and two commercial units in the Spoutmouth area of the Gallowgate.
Designed
05/09/2025
Glasgow City Council is set to use a new funding award to combat fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency across the city.
A council committee has accepted a Scottish Government award of £6.845 million for 2025/26 for the Heat in Buildings: Area Based Schemes (HiBs:ABS) programme.
The programme
05/09/2025
Scotland's ambition to enable the delivery of 24,000 additional public charge points by 2030 has been boosted by a new funding award.
The Scottish Government awarded £6.3 million to a group of eight local authorities to improve public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the south of S
05/09/2025
ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is celebrating a major milestone in its journey to build the future of energy, with its first Onshore Operational Technician apprentices officially completing their programme.
The company is also welcoming the next wave of apprentices to its team, who will train to b
05/09/2025
Perth and Kinross Council has formally objected to the proposed Glentarken Wind Farm development, citing significant adverse effects on nationally designated landscapes.
Members of the Council's Planning and Placemaking Committee made the decision at a meeting on Friday, 5 September 2025, concludi
04/09/2025
A planning application for the new Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in Innerleithen has been approved by Scottish Borders Council, paving the way for a project that is predicted to contribute £138 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish Borders economy over ten years.
The new facility, f
04/09/2025
The UK's largest independent bus company, McGill's Group, has unveiled plans for a new £25 million depot in Glasgow that could create up to 850 jobs.
The project follows the company’s recent purchase of a 6.55-acre brownfield site on Kilbirnie Street in Tradeston, just 1.5 miles from the city cent
04/09/2025
A major change is underway in scaffolding and access training, with the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) confirming the launch of a new body to oversee standards across the industry.
The CISRS Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) Ltd has been created as an independent Sector Repre
04/09/2025
Morrison Construction Building Central's East Calder Primary School project has been shortlisted for Project of the Year – Schools and Inspiring Learning Spaces at this year's Education Estate Awards.
The nomination recognises the project for its excellence in design, construction, and impact.
Th
04/09/2025
Knapdale in Argyll, where priority Atlantic rainforest habitats coexist with sustainable commercial timber forests, has been awarded landmark Nature30 status in recognition of its positive and long-term outcomes for biodiversity.
The site is the first to be granted this status on public land in Sc
04/09/2025
The Scottish Government's refreshed Housing Emergency Action Plan has been welcomed by the sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS).
The plan, announced by Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan, follows extensive engagement with the industry and is seen by HFS as reflecting a positive change in
04/09/2025
The Edinburgh-based Energy Training Academy (ETA) has won a notable accolade by becoming the first CORGI Skills Approved training provider in the UK.
For over 50 years, CORGI has been trusted by generations to bring comfort and safety to the nation's homes by supporting engineers on their career jo
04/09/2025
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar outlining plans for a temporary workforce accommodation village in Stornoway.
The village is required for the construction of SSEN Transmission’s proposed Lewis Hub project and will house workers involved in its
03/09/2025
The Scottish Government is consulting on potential measures to simplify planning processes in a bid to tackle the country's housing emergency.
The proposals aim to make it easier for developers to provide new homes in rural areas as well as in town and city centres.
The potential changes would fo
03/09/2025
A recent £3 million investment in new infrastructure has enabled King George V Dock in Glasgow to handle its largest-ever wind turbines.
The facility, which is a key hub for the renewables sector, handled six turbines with 80.5m-long blades, the biggest ever at the site.
The arrival of the compon
03/09/2025
A groundbreaking project in Scotland has successfully demonstrated that the UK's existing gas network can be repurposed to transport hydrogen, offering a new pathway to a low-carbon energy system.
The trial, conducted by SGN, proves that the same infrastructure that delivers gas to millions of hom
03/09/2025
One of the world's most scenic railway journeys is set for a major upgrade, with Network Rail set to invest nearly £15 million into a programme of essential engineering work on the West Highland Line.
The project aims to improve the route's long-term safety, reliability, and performance, particula
03/09/2025
Local communities across Sutherland are set to benefit from a significant investment of £767,940.11 after The Highland Council's Sutherland Area Committee approved funding allocations from the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF).
The total amount was awarded from the £1.09 million available to the a
03/09/2025
The Govan to Partick Bridge, a £29.5 million Glasgow City Region City Deal project, has been awarded the Regeneration Award at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
The honours, which took place at a gala lunch on Friday, 29 August 2025, celebrate engineering excellence and the vital contribution
03/09/2025
The UK construction industry is showing a clear return to form in 2025, with a new survey revealing a significant rise in workloads, enquiries, and employment.
The report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) marks the first simultaneous growth
03/09/2025
GRAHAM has announced that its flagship female apprenticeship scheme, ConstructHER, will launch in Edinburgh this autumn.
The programme aims to create new pathways for young women to enter the construction industry and showcase the wide range of careers available within the sector.
Developed by GRA
02/09/2025
The first Launch Academy Scotland technology accelerator programme has delivered a wide range of benefits for the 10 Scottish supply chain companies that participated.
The programme, which ran from November 2024 to May 2025, was operated by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult and supporte
02/09/2025
A new, cutting-edge leisure centre, built to Passivhaus standards, has officially opened its doors in Blairgowrie, delivering vastly improved facilities for Perthshire.
The Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opened to the public on Friday, 29 August, and was built by BAM, with design by architects Holm
02/09/2025
Fife Council has chosen Newlay Civil Engineering Ltd to carry out the improvement works at the former Co-op site on Dunfermline High Street.
The project, with a budget of £1.65 million, will transform the site—which has been vacant for over 30 years—into a new public space.
The design, developed
02/09/2025
NorDan has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Esk Glazing Ltd, a leading supplier of glazing and specialist interiors based in Arbroath.
The move is intended to expand NorDan's regional operations and improve service delivery across Scotland’s public, residential, and commercial sect
02/09/2025
Gordon Williamson has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Morrison Construction's Building Highland business. Williamson, who started with the company as a Site Manager in 2006, succeeds Donald McLachlan, who is retiring after a 13-year tenure in the role and 22 years with the business.
02/09/2025
People living in Argyll and Kintyre are being asked to help decide how more than £3 million in community benefit funding from SSEN Transmission should be spent. The company recently launched its Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Local Fund and is now holding a series of public drop-in events and online prese
02/09/2025
More than 100 high school pupils from across Central Scotland recently gathered at Glasgow City Chambers to learn about career opportunities in the green energy sector.
The event, hosted in partnership with the Energy Development Trust, gave S4-S6 students from 12 high schools an insight into wher
02/09/2025
A new learning facility for young people with additional support needs has officially opened its doors at Bannockburn High School. Known as Bluebell House, the facility was formally handed over to Stirling Council on Tuesday, 11 August, and welcomed pupils for the new term.
The first phase of the p
01/09/2025
An East Lothian engineering company, Had-Fab, has secured a contract worth more than £100 million to fabricate nearly 500 steel towers for SSEN Transmission's Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV overhead line project.
The deal, which is the largest in the firm's history, will create an additional
01/09/2025
SSE and Equinor have finalised a seabed lease with The Crown Estate, a key milestone in the development of the proposed Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
The lease allows the 50:50 joint venture to potentially add an additional 1.5GW of renewable electricity capacity to the Dogger Bank Wind Far
01/09/2025
The temporary repair of the Woodside Viaduct on the M8 has been delayed due to unexpected complications, with a revised completion date of late 2027.
Work on the eastbound carriageway is now scheduled to be finished by autumn 2026, with the westbound carriageway following in the second half of 202
01/09/2025
The first phase of a former army headquarters in Edinburgh has been completely sold out, marking a major milestone in the site's transformation.
Craigiehall Meadows, previously known as Craigiehall Barracks, is now home to a thriving new community just over a year after work began to redevelop 78
01/09/2025
Residents of East Dunbartonshire are being encouraged to participate in the latest consultation for the area's new Local Development Plan (LDP3).
The "Call for Ideas and Sites Consultation" is taking place until Monday, 15 September 2025. When approved, LDP3 will provide a long-term vision for loc
01/09/2025
A new report highlights the success of Dundee City Council's community benefits policy, which has generated significant employment, apprenticeship, and work experience opportunities through major construction projects.
The report, which councillors will consider at a meeting on Monday, 1 September
01/09/2025
Plans for the next phase of the Millcroft Road regeneration project are moving ahead, with the council now acquiring flats to prepare the site for demolition.
The goal is to replace the existing 169 flats with 72 new, high-quality council homes.
A compulsory purchase order was confirmed in Januar
01/09/2025
Ogilvie Construction has received three nominations at this year's Trades Awards for its work on the recently completed Camphill School project in Aberdeen.
The company has been shortlisted for Sustainability in Construction, Construction Project of the Year, and Site Manager of the Year, which re
