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19/10/2026
The National Trust for Scotland has set out proposals for a new visitor centre at The Hill House in Helensburgh, progressing its strategy to secure the long-term future of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's internationally significant home as conservation work moves towards removing the award-winning prote
19/10/2026
A volunteer team from SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link has helped clear and reinstate an overgrown pathway at Staxigoe Playpark in Wick.
Staff from SSEN Transmission were joined by key contractors NKT and Caithness-based John Gunn and Son Ltd, spending the day cutting back
19/10/2026
Amey and HMP Grampian have marked the achievements of the latest group of residents to complete industry-recognised construction training, helping them gain qualifications, develop practical skills and prepare for employment.
An awards event at the prison celebrated those who finished a tailored pr
19/10/2026
Progress on the access route to the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat, Airdrie, has accelerated after North Lanarkshire Council granted planning permission and the Scottish Government confirmed its support.
The council this week approved a 2.3km section in Airdrie, known as the Tow
19/10/2026
Essential drainage improvements on the A91 at Blairlogie will begin on Tuesday 20 October and are scheduled to run for five weeks. A full road closure will be in place from Manor Loan to the Blairlogie Orchard Dumyat Car Park for the duration, with access maintained for emergency services.
The twin
19/10/2026
Newburgh-based KR Group has been shortlisted for two industry accolades for its role in the transformation of Macduff Marine Aquarium.
The steel fabrication, cladding and sheet metal specialist is a finalist at the Façade Awards UK 2026 in the Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium categor
19/10/2026
A heritage-led regeneration initiative in Buckhaven has secured £1.2 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, launching a five-year programme to restore significant buildings and open up new opportunities in training, skills and community activity for local residents.
The Buckhaven Heritage
19/10/2026
Applications open on today, 19 October, for Irvine-based groups to bid for grants of up to £5,000.
Grassroots community groups, voluntary organisations and charities are being encouraged to submit proposals that help shape the future of their neighbourhoods.
Funded through the UK Government’s Prid
19/10/2026
Overnight crack-sealing works will take place on sections of the A702 between Biggar and Melbourne Crossroads over three nights from today, 19th to Wednesday 21st October 2026.
Transport Scotland's operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the programme between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. Duri
19/10/2026
BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out daytime drainage upgrades on the A84 at Straid House, south of Callander, from Monday 19 October.
The scheme will run between 8am and 4pm each day and is scheduled to finish by Friday 6 November.
For the safety of road users an
16/10/2026
ScottishPower Renewables has completed a record-setting subsea drilling and duct pull-in operation at its £4 billion East Anglia Two offshore wind farm, marking a global engineering first.
The milestone involved installing two cable ducts that will shield the high-voltage export cables carrying cle
16/10/2026
New CITB analysis says apprenticeship starts must at least double and completion rates improve to meet demand for more than 200,000 additional construction workers over 2026–30, with support focused on employer capacity, regional gaps and delivery across England, Scotland and Wales.
Across Scotland
16/10/2026
Perth and Kinross Council's Planning and Placemaking Committee has granted planning permission in principle for the infrastructure needed to install a new underground electricity transmission link between Kinardochy and Errochty substations in Perthshire.
The scheme will deliver two 132kV undergrou
16/10/2026
Argyll and Bute Council has today the Helensburgh and Lomond Area Committee to develop options for the future of Helensburgh Waterfront, after considering the outcome of a recent public consultation and hearing from community representatives on earlier proposals.
The waterfront project has been adv
16/10/2026
Communities, businesses and island residents across Argyll and Bute are set to benefit from a package worth almost £1.6 million to drive regeneration, economic growth, improvements to community infrastructure and targeted cost-of-living support.
The funding brings together allocations from the Coun
16/10/2026
The Highland Council has launched a statutory consultation, under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, on a proposal involving the disposal and change of use of Common Good land at Dornoch Links Beach Car Park. The consultation opened on 15 October 2026, and Dornoch residents have until 10
16/10/2026
SSEN Transmission is inviting residents, community groups and local organisations to help design the new North Aberdeenshire Local Fund, guiding how up to £8.845 million is directed into areas closest to planned electricity transmission projects.
The fund is tied to new transmission infrastructure
16/10/2026
SELECT has received a special honour from the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) as part of the organisation's landmark 125th anniversary commemorations.
Scotland's largest construction trade association was presented with the ECA 125th Anniversary Valued Partner Award at the ECA Industry Aw
16/10/2026
SSEN Transmission is set to open a public consultation to co-design the fund, which is expected to provide £785,000 in community benefit. Developed in partnership with local communities, the fund aims to reflect local priorities and deliver long-term improvements for the area.
Running from Monday 2
16/10/2026
SP Energy Networks has signed a contract with GE Vernova's Electrification Segment, one of its strategic delivery partners, to deliver the Windyhill 400 kV GIS project (DLUP). The agreement marks a significant milestone for the programme, achieved through collaboration across both organisations.
Th
15/10/2026
Henry Brothers has been selected by Babcock International Group to deliver three new projects at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde).
The package comprises upgrades to security fencing at a key support building in Faslane, the supply and installation of specialist ballistic security shelter
15/10/2026
Plans to revitalise Kirkcaldy's town centre and waterfront are moving into the next phase, with work progressing on the UK Government's Growth Mission Fund project.
Over the past year, residents, local businesses, community organisations and other stakeholders have taken part in surveys, drop-ins a
15/10/2026
The Scottish-based manufacturer operates two advanced facilities that pair automated production with experienced technical and factory teams to deliver precision-engineered timber frame systems for developments across Scotland and England. The company has refined this approach over more than four de
15/10/2026
East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) will introduce a new flexible framework for employability at the start of November, with the current arrangement due to expire.
ERC is encouraging local, regional and national providers to engage with the opportunity. Working with the Supplier Development Programme (
15/10/2026
Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) marked its tenth anniversary with an AGM centred on managing safety in Scotland's existing buildings, as leaders from housing, government and regulation warned that better data, clearer accountability and multi-year funding are essential to meet the scale of the c
15/10/2026
A Community Skills Hub has opened in Kindallachan, creating a flexible space for a broad mix of community, educational and wellbeing activity.
Delivered as part of the A9 Dualling: Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, the hub will act as a focal point for local engagement. It will provide up-to-date
15/10/2026
AGS Airports has launched its Horizons sustainability and ESG strategy — described as Looking ahead, acting together — while marking the switch-on of Glasgow Airport's solar farm, which is already meeting roughly a quarter of the site's power demand.
The multi-million-pound scheme was developed by
15/10/2026
SSEN Transmission is inviting local people to a public consultation later this month on plans to expand the Alyth substation.
The event will be held at Alyth Town Hall on Albert Street between 2pm and 7pm on Tuesday 27 October, offering an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to learn
15/10/2026
CITB's New Entrant Support Team (NEST) has supported more than 13,500 people to start construction apprenticeships since its launch in September 2022, with a further 5,000 starts expected by the end of the 2026–27 financial year.
The latest update also shows NEST has assisted 7,230 employers and pr
15/10/2026
SSE has launched this year's Tievenameenta Community Benefit Fund, making £90,000 available to help community groups, schools, clubs and other organisations deliver projects that provide long-lasting local benefits.
The annual fund, linked to SSE's Tievenameenta Wind Farm near Killeter in County Ty
14/10/2026
Hillhouse Group has brought its Edinburgh Asphalt plant into operation following months of construction, commissioning and preparation. The opening marks a significant investment designed to strengthen long-term supply to customers throughout the east of Scotland.
Based within the company's establi
14/10/2026
Glasgow City Council has approved a scheme spanning more than seven hectares across both banks of the River Clyde, introducing new public spaces, walking and cycling routes, play areas and event spaces between Glasgow Bridge and Victoria Bridge.
The masterplan is being led by Hawkins\Brown, with Ci
14/10/2026
A six-week public consultation has been launched on Connecting Anderston, a scheme to redesign the area around Anderston Station as a greener gateway and close a key gap in the protected cycle network between the city centre and the West End.
Glasgow City Council's proposals focus on creating safer
14/10/2026
A stepped-up supply of affordable housing, expanded tenant support and ongoing investment in energy-efficient homes are underpinning Perth and Kinross Council's drive to provide high-quality housing for local residents.
Papers considered by the Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee on Wednesday re
14/10/2026
Network Rail is investing £1.7m in essential works on Glasgow's Argyle line and at Glasgow Central Low Level over the final two weekends of October to help keep trains running reliably.
The programme will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, and again on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1
14/10/2026
North Lanarkshire remains at the forefront of Scotland's industrial and logistics market, with over £100 million committed in the last year and nearly 1 million sq ft of new premises progressed across strategic locations.
A standout £72 million US-backed investment by Tulchan and Newlands Developme
14/10/2026
The condition of Scotland's healthcare estate directly influences the quality, reliability and efficiency of care. Hospitals and other clinical settings run around the clock, often in ageing buildings with constrained infrastructure. Decarbonisation should not sit apart as a purely environmental ini
14/10/2026
A new fund to help community organisations in Coatbridge progress proposals to bring empty and underused buildings, facilities and spaces back into use has been unveiled by the Coatbridge Neighbourhood Board.
The Project Catalyst Fund has been set up through the UK Government’s Pride in Place Progr
14/10/2026
Proposals to create a new Dingwall Primary School and St Clement's Special School will go on display in the town later this month. The multi-million-pound project would place both schools within a single campus building, while each retains its own name, staff, leadership, dedicated entrance, car par
14/10/2026
Work is nearing completion on 40 new council homes at Jackton, East Kilbride.
The Eaglesham View development will offer a blend of cottage flats and family houses for social rent, ranging from two-bedroom to four-bedroom properties.
Barratt Homes is constructing the homes on behalf of South Lanark
13/10/2026
A £63 million partnership between South Ayrshire Council, GE Aerospace and Scottish Enterprise will deliver a new advanced manufacturing facility at Prestwick, creating around 150 jobs and boosting the region’s aerospace cluster.
The purpose-built, 50,000 sq ft plant will be developed within the Pr
13/10/2026
SSEN Transmission has asked Ofgem to confirm eligibility under the T3 Load Re-opener and provide pre-construction funding to advance three grid projects in Perthshire and the Highlands, which together could support more than 400 jobs across Scotland.
On 13 October 2026, the network company submitte
13/10/2026
Scottish Water has joined forces with Glasgow Science Centre and engineering partners RSE and WGM to support the development of a major new exhibition at the Centre. The planned Engineering: A World of Frontiers showcase is intended to provide a long-term platform to connect young people with the sk
13/10/2026
Glasgow City Council has unveiled updated proposals to enhance three Kelvingrove streets — Corunna Street, Minerva Street and St Vincent Crescent — and launched a public consultation to gather local views.
The designs, part of the Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove programme, aim to deliver safer,
13/10/2026
CITB has opened an industry consultation on proposals to reform the skills and competence system, aiming to create clearer and more adaptable routes into construction and progression within it.
Under the plans, workers could gain recognition for competence in defined tasks or functions performed at
13/10/2026
SP Energy Networks has enlisted Luxton for a year-long tour designed to support the roll-out of community energy projects across Scotland, England and Wales. The programme aligns with the company's strategy to enable neighbourhoods to produce homegrown power and make the most of local renewable oppo
13/10/2026
A £1.25 million Fife Council investment has culminated in the opening of Fife Golf Trust's new state-of-the-art golf course maintenance depot at Glenrothes Golf Course.
The bespoke hub is designed to overhaul maintenance operations, equipment storage and deployment across the Trust's seven courses,
13/10/2026
Breedon Group plc has invested £4m in a new, fully operational asphalt plant in Northumberland, expanding capacity to serve customers across the county and into the Scottish Borders. The facility will manufacture a full range of asphalt materials, including Breedon Performance Asphalt.
Delivered ov
13/10/2026
Local firm John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club.
The West Lothian mechanical, electrical and HVAC specialist has agreed to continue to sponsor the match ball plinth at the Home of the Set Fare Arena, while also taking its sponsorship of the m
12/10/2026
SP Energy Networks is inviting feedback on two projects to enhance the electricity transmission network in South Lanarkshire, forming part of its multi-billion-pound programme to modernise the grid. The proposals are designed to unlock regional economic growth, meet rising electricity demand and sec
12/10/2026
Scotland's ports could become major hubs for clean electricity demand, catalysing offshore wind manufacturing and shore power, but will require coordinated planning and timely grid investment, according to a new report commissioned by Scottish Renewables and published by specialist grid connections
12/10/2026
A topping-out ceremony has taken place at the site of the new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Centre to celebrate completion of the building's steel frame.
Pupils and school staff were joined on Tuesday 6 October by councillors, representatives from Kier, and guests to mark the latest milesto
12/10/2026
East Lothian Council and infrastructure partner Balfour Beatty won in the Rail Infrastructure Project category. The awards are widely recognised as the highest honour for engineering excellence in Scotland's built environment.
The council managed the scheme, with Balfour Beatty carrying out the con
12/10/2026
Argyll and Bute Harbour Board has endorsed plans to safeguard the long-term future of Carradale Harbour, with measures designed to protect essential infrastructure, support local businesses and create new opportunities for harbour users.
Carradale Harbour is a key asset for the Kintyre community, u
12/10/2026
Argyll and Bute Council has advanced five community-led schemes for initial consideration in the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) 2027/28 round, seeking more than £4 million to improve local facilities, stimulate economic activity and strengthen visitor infrastructure.
S
12/10/2026
Wick Development Trust has completed the purchase of St Fergus Church in Wick, announcing plans to run the historic building as a community facility.
Formerly known as Wick Old Parish Church, the 196-year-old property sits on the western edge of the town centre and has been a focal point for local
12/10/2026
New polling commissioned by RSPB Scotland finds widespread support for offshore wind in Scotland, provided developments do not harm wildlife or sensitive habitats.
The nationally representative survey of 1,175 people across Scotland, conducted by Diffley Partnership, shows that more than three-quar
12/10/2026
Glasgow City Council has signed off the sale of land and sites in the three areas to enable more than 160 new homes, while also agreeing compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) to return three long-term empty flats to use as social housing.
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Depute Leader and Convener for Housing
12/10/2026
Government representatives, investors, business leaders and economic development partners gathered in Inverness last week for the Scottish Cities Alliance (SCA) Autumn Investment Conference, which showcased the scale of opportunities emerging across the city and the wider Highlands, and underlined h
09/10/2026
Peel Waters and Urban Pulse have submitted a planning application for the second residential plot at Yorkhill Quay, part of the wider Glasgow Waters regeneration. The move follows Urban Pulse's recently filed £100 million co-living scheme on the neighbouring site, further accelerating momentum behin
09/10/2026
Almost eight in ten employers across Scotland's historic environment report skills or knowledge gaps, according to new research by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which is urging coordinated action to strengthen specialist capabilities and improve career pathways.
HES's latest Employers' Skill
09/10/2026
CITB has hosted senior representatives from Sweden's construction and education sectors at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Scotland, for a knowledge-sharing visit focused on delivering apprenticeships in rural areas.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) supported the Scottish Gov
09/10/2026
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Scotland (CECA Scotland) have formed a new partnership aimed at strengthening Scotland's construction and civil engineering talent pipeline.
The organisations will align their networks, expertise and reso
09/10/2026
Eighteen days of intensive engineering begin this weekend in Fife as Network Rail advances electrification works that will bring widespread service changes and bus replacements.
From Saturday, engineers will undertake an 18-day programme tackling some of the most complex elements of the scheme, inc
09/10/2026
SSEN Transmission is leading a cross-industry push to speed up the planning and delivery of new electricity transmission infrastructure, supported by fresh funding from Ofgem.
The Routing and Planning through Interoperable Data (RAPID) initiative aims to cut the route planning and development timel
09/10/2026
SSE is marking 70 years since Invergarry Power Station first came online, celebrating a cornerstone of the Great Glen Hydro Scheme that helped deliver clean electricity and economic opportunity across the Highlands.
Officially opened on 5 October 1956, Invergarry was built during a transformative e
09/10/2026
Robertson Timber Engineering (RTE) has been awarded Verified by Cast status, an independent endorsement of its capability, performance and delivery credentials within the modern methods of construction (MMC) sector.
Verified by Cast is carried out by specialist consultancy Cast and assesses evidenc
09/10/2026
Shawbridge Arcade, delivered by Wheatley Group, CCG (Scotland) and Coltart Earley Architecture, was named Affordable Housing Development of the Year at a Glasgow ceremony last month. The scheme has transformed the former arcade site in Pollokshaws into 75 energy-efficient mid-market rental homes, co
09/10/2026
An SSEN Distribution-led initiative exploring faster, less disruptive ways to upgrade domestic electricity connections has secured new funding to progress to the next stage.
Grounds for Change examines how to improve the upgrading of connections needed to provide extra capacity for Low-Carbon Techn
08/10/2026
Construction has begun on one of Scotland's largest net zero housing schemes, marking the next stage of the Granton Waterfront regeneration.
The project will deliver 847 net zero homes — 387 of them affordable — alongside 14 commercial units and a new primary school on former industrial land.
It f
08/10/2026
Glasgow City Council has commissioned CBRE to test how a blended public–private investment vehicle could tackle viability challenges that are holding back projects in the city centre. The work supports the council's wider plan to attract investment and raise the city centre's residential population
08/10/2026
Buchan Offshore Wind has secured Basic Design Certification from DNV for its preferred BW Ideol-designed concrete Damping Pool® floating foundation, marking a significant technical step for the almost 1GW floating wind farm.
The certificate was formally handed over by Sille Grjotheim, DNV's Directo
08/10/2026
Work to replace the bridge over the railway at Thornton, enabling future line electrification, is moving into its next stage. From Monday 19 October, the bridge will close to all traffic for approximately six months.
Local road diversions will operate throughout, alongside free shuttle buses. Taxis
08/10/2026
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has announced a multi-million-pound programme to create more than one million square feet of additional Grade A warehousing across its network, addressing a market where demand for space continues to outstrip supply.
According to a July repor
08/10/2026
More council houses are being delivered across the Dunfermline area, while tenant satisfaction with local housing services remains high.
An update on the Dunfermline Area Housing Plan was presented to the City of Dunfermline Area Committee.
During 2025/26, 85 new council houses were completed acro
08/10/2026
CCG, the Glasgow-based construction and manufacturing group, has completed the latest phase of window replacements for Harbour Homes, with 111 households across Leith receiving new energy-efficient units designed to improve comfort, security and thermal performance.
More than 400 high-performance P
08/10/2026
Federated Hermes, a global active investment manager, has lodged proposals with Glasgow City Council to reclad Skypark 1, the nine-storey centrepiece of its Skypark campus in Finnieston. The company manages the campus on behalf of an institutional investor client, and says that, if consent is grante
08/10/2026
The Morris & Spottiswood Group has opened a new office in Inverness, a move that reflects increasing investment in Scotland's energy grid.
The expansion broadens the Group's national reach from London to Inverness, pairing regional expertise with the capacity and support of a UK-wide organisation.
08/10/2026
Leading digital procurement specialist Pagabo has published two contract award notices naming 108 suppliers for its upcoming National Framework for Major Works 2026 and National Framework for Developer-Led Schemes 2026.
Both national frameworks are scheduled to go live on 19 October following the c
07/10/2026
Wheatley will deliver 46 new affordable homes in Annan’s Newington area as part of a community-led regeneration, working in partnership with the JR Group.
The scheme will replace outdated housing with modern, energy-efficient properties designed to meet local needs.
Seventeen of the homes will be
07/10/2026
The ongoing road closure on the south side of George Square, which encompasses the Queen Street and St Vincent Place junction, is set to be extended.
The area must stay completely closed to all vehicular traffic to accommodate the reconstruction of the southern carriageway using granite setts. Unde
07/10/2026
Scottish Renewables chief Angela Hepworth warns that rising costs, grid charges and planning delays threaten a 23GW floating wind pipeline unless clear, coordinated action restores investor confidence.
Four years ago, Scotland set out bold intentions for floating offshore wind. The ScotWind and INT
07/10/2026
Demolition work for the Central Greenock project is close to completion, with the public reminded that the town centre remains open for business throughout.
The removal of the A78 High Street flyover and the eastern section of the Oak Mall Shopping Centre structure is largely finished, following th
07/10/2026
Communities in north and south Glasgow are being invited to help shape proposals that would complete missing links in the walking, wheeling and cycling network.
The consultations cover five corridors: Maryhill Road, Bilsland Drive and North Canal Bank Street in the north, and Shields Road and Maxwe
07/10/2026
A programme of essential upgrades on the West Highland Line will begin in a month, with Network Rail preparing works to bolster the dependability of one of Scotland's best-known routes.
The line links communities in the Highlands with the Central Belt and carries thousands of visitors to leading to
07/10/2026
Work is well under way on a £5m footbridge at Cardenden station, part of plans to electrify and modernise the railway across Fife.
Images from the weekend capture the bridge being craned into position above the tracks.
Once complete, the structure will deliver step-free access between platforms vi
07/10/2026
SP Energy Networks is inviting residents and stakeholders to comment on proposals to upgrade the electricity transmission system between Clydebank and Denny.
The Windyhill to Lambhill to Denny North Upgrade Project forms part of the company's long-term investment to support regional economic growth
07/10/2026
SSEN Transmission has called on people across the Western Isles to help decide how an expected £5 million-plus in community benefit funding is allocated, by joining a newly formed Local Investment Forum linked to new and proposed transmission infrastructure.
The forum will place local knowledge at
07/10/2026
Construction of Clackmannanshire's new wellbeing facility and Lochies School is advancing quickly and remains on track to welcome the public from the start of October 2027, according to a report to the Council.
The project's official name — Clackmannanshire's Wellbeing Village — has been agreed, re
06/10/2026
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has granted consent for a major housing scheme on land north of Gartness Road in Drymen, covering 6.77 hectares.
The Planning & Access Committee backed the application unanimously, advancing a site long earmarked for housing and securing a range o
06/10/2026
SSEN Transmission is working with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) to assess a new site at Kiltaraglen, near Portree, for temporary workforce accommodation to support the Skye Reinforcement project and deliver a lasting local benefit.
Kiltaraglen has already been identified by LSHA for fu
06/10/2026
Clark Contracts has bolstered its long-running Academy, taking on 15 trainees and apprentices across the business so far in 2026.
Launched in 2006, the Clark Contracts Academy was set up to create structured pathways into the construction sector, combining practical experience, one-to-one mentoring
06/10/2026
Moray Council has approved a draft masterplan for Cooper Park, allowing the Elgin Neighbourhood Board to move to the next stage of work and invite views from the public.
The consultation will run from 12 October to 4 December 2026 and is aimed at refining the masterplan into specific projects. The
06/10/2026
Red Rock Renewables has launched a new partnership with Dumfries & Galloway College to reduce financial barriers for students training as wind turbine technicians.
The company has contributed more than £3,000 to support learners on the college's Wind Turbine Technician course. The fund will provide
06/10/2026
Peel Ports Group is urging a more intelligent, efficient approach to getting construction materials into and around the UK, arguing that logistics reform could help jump-start the building sector.
The UK's second-largest port operator is making the case ahead of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first
06/10/2026
With demand for skilled demolition operatives and plant operators continuing to grow, apprenticeships remain a proven way for employers to develop a competent, safety-focused workforce for the future.
The National Construction College (NCC) delivers a 24-month Demolition Operative Apprenticeship cr
06/10/2026
Judging has concluded for the NFRC Scottish Roofing Awards 2026, and the finalists have been named across all categories. The ceremony on 30 October 2026 at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow, will bring together roofing professionals from across Scotland to celebrate the achievements of NFRC Members.
06/10/2026
The renovated property, one of the town's few surviving historic buildings, has reopened in the centre of New Cumnock as the New Cumnock Re-use Hub, known locally as Trotter's. The project was driven by New Cumnock Development Trust (NCDT) and backed by a funding package including the Scottish Gover
06/10/2026
Sustainable manufacturer HAHN Plastics UK (HPUK) has announced the appointment of William Paterson as its new Business Development Manager for Scotland and the North East. The move forms part of the firm's wider strategy to accelerate commercial growth and build greater awareness of recycled plastic
05/10/2026
CX Tech Limited has submitted a Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP) application to transform the former Chapelcross nuclear power station site near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, into the CX Technology Campus.
The outline proposals set out a net zero operational technology campus featuring eight
05/10/2026
Inch Cape's bright yellow jacket foundations at the Port of Leith have sparked a new community-led art initiative, Yellow Towers, which invites anyone inspired by the structures to share their work.
Towering up to 91 metres and visible across Edinburgh and over the Firth of Forth in Fife, the eye-c
05/10/2026
Main construction compounds at Bower Quarry near Halkirk and Blackhills near Peterhead are now operational, marking a key step for SSEN Transmission's Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable project.
The two sites will act as the principal hubs for the onshore cable installation, supporting works along t
05/10/2026
McTaggart Construction’s Darnick Street development has received a Highly Commended accolade in the Social Housing Scheme category at the Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, staged in London.
The awards celebrate build quality and high standards across the UK. Securing a Highly Commended placing a
05/10/2026
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) will open its next long-term flexibility auction on Monday 12 October 2026, with the bidding window running until Friday 30 October 2026.
The tender covers 39 requirements across SSEN's north and south distribution areas, with a budget of £0.66m to
05/10/2026
Around 100 workers on SSEN Transmission's Orkney Link Project have completed SSE's immersive safety leadership programme at Finstown Substation, marking the first time the training has been delivered on an SSE construction site and the first time it has been hosted in Orkney.
The two-day course was
05/10/2026
A prominent historic complex in Coatbridge is being transformed into 43 new council homes for rent as part of a wider regeneration of the town centre.
The former Municipal Buildings on Kildonan Street, long vacant, are being brought back into productive use while preserving key elements of the town
05/10/2026
JCB's E-TECH portfolio now covers most common site tasks, from a 1-tonne micro excavator to articulated booms reaching 18.3m. Each machine produces zero emissions at the point of use, typically runs more quietly than a diesel equivalent and requires less routine maintenance.
The guide details every
05/10/2026
Humanise, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the University of Glasgow have launched a £1.5 million research partnership to rethink how Britain designs its buildings, towns and cities, aiming to replace what many see as bland, impersonal development with places that foster health, pride and belon
05/10/2026
SSE has welcomed 87 new graduates as it steps up investment in the UK's energy system, including first-ever placements in Orkney and within its specialist Safety, Health and Wellbeing team.
The cohort will support a £29bn transmission grid investment programme, and the announcement follows plans fo
02/10/2026
GRAHAM has been appointed to all three Collaborative Partner Lots of Pagabo's £4.3bn National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, making it the only Collaborative Partner covering Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales.
Managed by Pagabo on behalf of publ
02/10/2026
Scottish Water says its net zero drive is benefiting nature, water quality and resilience, with hundreds of hectares restored, emissions avoided and clean energy output rising.
The utility reports that work to enhance the equivalent of more than 1,000 football pitches is delivering improvements for
02/10/2026
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has opened nominations for the 2026/27 SPOA Apprenticeship Awards.
This year's process has been broadened to allow SPOA member companies across Scotland to nominate exceptional apprentices from within their own businesses, regardless of whether their tra
02/10/2026
BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will begin ground investigation works on the cycle path adjacent to the A82 north of Onich on Monday 5 October.
The operation will run between 8am and 6pm each day and is expected to conclude on Tuesday 6 October.
For safety, two-way temporar
02/10/2026
Heat network regulation in Scotland has evolved, with housing providers now required to comply with the GB-wide Ofgem framework alongside the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021. All heat networks must be registered with Ofgem by 26 January 2027, and registration will demand detailed information on ne
02/10/2026
Keith Machray has been appointed as Managing Director of Morrison Construction Building North East, succeeding the retiring Mike Bruce.
Machray has been with the company since 1990 and joined the senior leadership team in 2010 as Preconstruction Manager after a series of commercial and operational
02/10/2026
The Scottish Construction Summit (SCS) has introduced the Future Talent Hub, a dedicated feature for this year’s event aimed at connecting emerging construction and housing talent with the organisations shaping Scotland’s built environment.
Run in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DY
02/10/2026
Glasgow City Council has approved a comprehensive blueprint to revitalise North Laurieston, aiming to reconnect the historic South Bank neighbourhood to the city centre and the Clyde waterfront.
The Masterplan was developed by New Gorbals Housing Association, Glasgow City Council and Elder & Cannon
02/10/2026
SSEN Transmission has published its 2025/26 Annual Performance and Sustainability Reports, highlighting continued progress in delivering infrastructure to support energy security, economic growth and clean power across the UK.
Covering the 2025/26 year, the reports also mark the end of the five-yea
02/10/2026
Moray Council has agreed to act as lead applicant for two additional bids to the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) for 2027/28, covering an athletics hub in Elgin and early works linked to the St Giles Centre site.
Councillors approved the submission of Stage 1 applicatio
01/10/2026
One of Scotland's largest solar carports has come online at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps, known as The Bridge.
The new 2,250-panel structure will deliver on-site renewable electricity, meeting more than a third of the campus's demand while reducing carbon emissions and energy bills for d
01/10/2026
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has published a new research report setting out practical ways for Scottish architects to contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction. Authored by Collective Architecture, Oberlanders Architects, Reiach + Hall Architects and Stallan-Brand, it follo
01/10/2026
Construction of a new active travel route between Bridge of Allan and Stirling will start on Monday 5 October 2026, with the opening phase focused on Keir Street and scheduled to last 12 weeks.
The scheme will run from the junction of Keir Street and Fountain Road in Bridge of Allan to the Walk, Cy
01/10/2026
Three key approaches into Falkirk town centre are to be given a colourful refresh as part of ongoing regeneration, with new lighting designed for everyday use and capable of switching colours for special events and occasions.
Work is now under way, having started in the week beginning 7 September,
01/10/2026
Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have agreed a formal strategic partnership to deepen collaboration between Scotland's colleges, employers, industry and innovation partners, building the skills and capacity needed for a just transition across the
01/10/2026
A new Scottish Government blueprint explains how communities across the country can take a bigger role in addressing the climate and nature crisis.
The Public Engagement Strategy for Climate and Nature is designed to help people understand what climate change means for them, support local action, a
01/10/2026
Scottish Renewables has responded to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's energy policy announcements at the Labour Party Conference – including the creation of Great British Grid – highlighting the sector's readiness to invest and deliver jobs.
Angela Hepworth, CEO of Scottish Renewables, said: "The Prim
01/10/2026
SSEN Transmission has renewed its partnership with Aberdeen Science Centre and Dundee Science Centre to encourage primary school pupils to explore careers in engineering, electronics and circuitry.
Launched in 2024 with Aberdeen Science Centre, the Circuits and Electronics Workshop introduces pupil
01/10/2026
A group from the Peterhead Substation Super Grid Transformer Replacement project set aside their usual roles to spend a day on community volunteering at Victoria Park in Peterhead.
Working alongside members of Peterhead Area Community Trust (PACT), the ten-strong team weeded, strimmed and dug over
01/10/2026
An Arc-Tech (Scotland) project has been shortlisted for one of Scotland's most prestigious architectural honours.
The RIAS Best Building in Scotland Award was founded by Andrew Doolan in 2002 and renamed in his memory two years later. All recipients of this year's RIAS Awards were considered for th
