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29/05/2026
Maraen Port of Nigg has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to build its Eastern Inner Dock Quay (EIDQ), signalling the start of a new phase of infrastructure expansion at one of the UK's foremost energy ports.
The EIDQ programme, worth in excess of £30m, will deliver a circa 16,000m² heavy‑duty qu
29/05/2026
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has unveiled the ten outstanding developments chosen as winners of the 2026 RIAS Awards. The annual awards programme celebrates the very best in contemporary Scottish architecture.
This year's diverse list of recipients demonstrates that the
29/05/2026
As the new Scottish Parliament takes its seats, SELECT has continued its long-running campaign for the regulation of the electrical industry by securing two new signatories to its Wall of Support from the latest intake of MSPs.
Newly-elected SNP representatives David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) and Lloyd
29/05/2026
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed that Renfrewshire Council has granted Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) planning permission for the company's final residential development within the Dargavel Village masterplan in Bishopton.
Situated off Arrochar Drive, the approved propo
29/05/2026
Fifteen charities across England, Scotland and Wales will share more than £1.2m from the ScottishPower Foundation to deliver community projects spanning climate action, digital inclusion, education, the arts and social impact.
The 2026 funding package will power programmes tackling climate educatio
29/05/2026
The new £11m extension at West Calder High School has reached its final milestone, marking the successful completion of a project that delivers advanced new facilities for staff and pupils.
The two-storey development, completed within both the scheduled timeframe and budget, expands the school's ca
29/05/2026
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has officially opened its landmark Howdenburn development in Jedburgh, with retiring Chief Executive Julia Mulloy cutting the ribbon at a ceremony on 27 May. The event was attended by SBHA Board members, the Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation, represent
29/05/2026
Scottish Water has finalised a major project to repair and reinforce the harbour wall at Palnackie, safeguarding the local environment and critical infrastructure that serves the village.
The engineering works involved the restoration of a 106-metre section of the south harbour wall at Palnackie Ha
28/05/2026
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has approved a major mixed-use tourism development at the former Ministry of Defence torpedo testing station in Arrochar, Argyll & Bute. The decision represents positive progress toward returning the large, derelict site to active use after it has
28/05/2026
A £20 million project is currently underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland's very first electrified railway route.
The engineering works will focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which connect Helensburgh, Balloch, and Milngavie through the low-level stations and west end of
28/05/2026
SSE has reported a step-up in capital spending, investing £3.6bn in 2025/26 to reinforce the UK's electricity system, accelerate electrification and help put consumers on a path to lower energy bills over time. The Group invested around 60% more than it earned in adjusted operating profit during the
28/05/2026
SSEN Transmission has awarded a major contract to BAM and Siemens Energy to deliver the new 400kV Greens substation near New Deer. Working in partnership, the two firms will play a central role in constructing the facility, which aims to reinforce the north-east electricity network and facilitate th
28/05/2026
The Scottish Government will open the first application round for its First Homes Fund by the end of June, offering up to £10,000 towards the deposit on a first home. The shared-equity scheme will cap eligible property values at £300,000 and is designed to help first-time buyers onto the housing lad
28/05/2026
Renfrewshire Council has secured £90,000 in development funding — £45,000 from Historic Environment Scotland and £45,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund — to prepare a detailed proposal to regenerate the historic centre of Lochwinnoch.
The Cornerstones project will enable residents and loca
28/05/2026
Sections of the M8 and M9 motorways are scheduled for overnight closures later this month as a £4 million project to reinforce the regional electricity network reaches completion.
The infrastructure project involved installing nearly 4km of new underground cables, enabling the removal of the existi
28/05/2026
SSEN Transmission is extending marine survey work within St Magnus Bay on the west coast of mainland Shetland, focusing around Minn Islesburgh and near Mavis Grind. The activity will be undertaken by vessels already operating in the area, including the Viking Reach and Northern Maria, and a Notice t
27/05/2026
Network Rail engineers have been implementing preparation strategies across Scotland to address the operational challenges that a spell of hot weather can introduce to the rail network.
While the summer season brings longer days, it also introduces specific risks to railway infrastructure, such as
27/05/2026
A national contract designed to help Scottish councils procure specialist engineering consultancy services has been awarded, with an estimated value of £160 million over a four-year period.
The second-generation Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework, managed by Scotland Excel, officially
27/05/2026
Bilfinger has reinforced its commitment to developing inspection talent at Hinkley Point C (HPC), appointing 12 new apprentices to its Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Apprenticeship Programme at the site.
Introduced in 2023, the programme supports quality, safety and inspection capability on one of t
27/05/2026
Community organisations in Peterhead and surrounding areas can now apply for the second round of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Large Project Fund, with more than £400,000 available to support local initiatives and help deliver a lasting legacy in the north-east of Scotland.
This round is aimed at
27/05/2026
CBRE has supported Buchan Offshore Wind's relocation to 3,733 sq ft of offices at Ediston's upgraded 70 Wellington Street in Glasgow, aligning the move with the company's ongoing expansion in Scotland's renewable energy sector.
The decision underscores the firm's commitment to Glasgow, with the cit
27/05/2026
Renfrewshire Council has won £850,000 from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to push forward the next stage of upgrades at Johnstone town centre's Houston Court precinct.
The award advances the Johnstone Town Centre Vision, a long-term strategy shaped with the local communit
27/05/2026
Sustainable energy specialist Gensource has acquired Perth-based Solar Kingdom as it expands residential home energy delivery across Scotland.
Solar Kingdom, which was established in 2009 and has 17 years of uninterrupted trading history in domestic solar installations, is now owned and operated wi
27/05/2026
SSEN Transmission has delivered nearly £300 million in savings for energy consumers, a figure officially confirmed by the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The substantial saving is a direct result of the company's efforts under the System Operator: Transmission Owner (SO:TO) Optimisation ince
26/05/2026
Scottish construction firm The JR Group has completed 17 homes at the Coshneuk Road scheme in Millerston, delivered through a £4.2 million collaboration with North Lanarkshire Council.
The project, the company's first with the council, has turned the old council depot into a new neighbourhood of hi
26/05/2026
SSEN Transmission has successfully completed the delivery of two new electricity transformers to its Lochay substation, achieving a vital milestone in the ongoing modernisation of the regional transmission network.
The heavy transport operations took place through Killin on 12 and 13 May 2026 as pa
26/05/2026
CBI Scotland has called on the new Scottish Government to cooperate across party lines and collaborate with the business community to establish economic growth as the ultimate priority of this parliament. The appeal comes in advance of its annual business lunch in Edinburgh on May 22.
With experts
26/05/2026
A fresh environmental partnership between SP Energy Networks, the Galloway Fisheries Trust, and Forestry and Land Scotland is helping the waterways and wildlife of the south of Scotland to survive and thrive.
As part of its commitment to delivering "nature positive" operations and minimising enviro
26/05/2026
SSEN Transmission will commence early works on Monday 8 June to support the installation of the mainland underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link in the Highlands.
The initial phase will focus on preparing the route between Dundonnell and Beauly before main construction gets underwa
26/05/2026
A sod-cutting ceremony has taken place at Linglie Road in Selkirk to mark the official start of a new housing partnership delivering 27 affordable homes aimed at tackling housing demand in the Scottish Borders.
Named Rutherford Way to honour the maternal grandfather of Sir Walter Scott, the develop
26/05/2026
KLTR’s new transfer scheme and a proactive, data-led project are working with councils to return bona vacantia land and buildings to productive, community-focused use.
There is no definitive tally of ownerless property in Scotland, and fresh cases are referred each year to the King and Lord Treasur
26/05/2026
CCG Group has started a new phase of the association's window upgrade programme. The contractor will install its own Tilt & Turn window sets, with works delivered by CCG's planned maintenance arm, 'Asset Management'.
The project builds on a decade of activity CCG has undertaken for the association,
22/05/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released the findings of its market study into road and rail infrastructure, recommending decisive actions to lower expenditures whilst boosting innovation and productivity.
The market study on public road and rail infrastructure follows 11 months of
22/05/2026
A £250,000 boost will help deliver a new business and visitor draw for Mid Argyll.
At a meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee, councillors agreed to allocate £250,000 from the Tarbert and Lochgilphead Regeneration Fund to Scottish Canals for the Gleaner Phase 2 scheme.
The plan would trans
22/05/2026
Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee has approved the launch of the Silver City Heritage & Place Programme. Scheduled to begin this summer, the new initiative is designed to sustain the momentum of heritage-led regeneration in the city centre following the conclusion of the highly
22/05/2026
Sumburgh-based Ness Engineering is constructing a new facility at its current site in Shetland to address a rising demand for its services and lay the groundwork for future development.
The capital expansion and subsequent job creation are being backed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), whi
22/05/2026
Members of The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee will meet on Thursday 28 May 2026 to evaluate a new planning policy designed to manage lighting requirements for future developments subject to planning control.
The proposed Dark Skies Draft Planning Policy details how the loca
22/05/2026
A £1.25 million scheme to remodel Wick's town centre has slipped beyond its original timetable, but a phased reopening beginning this month aims to minimise disruption for residents, visitors and businesses.
The project is making steady headway, with overall completion anticipated in the summer.
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22/05/2026
Amey, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out vital bridge investigations across the M8 Kingston Bridge Complex. The engineering scheme, which got underway on Monday 18th May, is scheduled to run until Saturday 13th June 2026.
The primary phase of the physical works requires the
22/05/2026
Construction has officially begun on the first phase of the Bilbohall affordable housing development located in Elgin.
This opening stage of the project will construct 28 affordable homes situated at the end of Edgar Road. The mix of properties will consist of 12 two-bedroom accessible apartments f
22/05/2026
McTaggart Construction has joined forces with Smith Scott Mullan Architects, Harley Haddow and Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to break ground on 27 affordable homes at Linglie Road in Selkirk, a scheme intended to help meet local housing need.
The development will be called Rutherford
22/05/2026
Homeowners and businesses across Perth and Kinross could soon access direct financial aid from the local authority to protect their properties against flooding under a proposed Property Flood Resilience Grant. If the proposals are approved, the initiative will offer funding of up to £5,000 per prope
21/05/2026
Scottish Borders Councillors will this week consider proposals to invest £5.2 million in sport and leisure facilities across the region at a meeting of Full Council on today, Thursday, 21 May.
In November last year, councillors agreed in principle to allocate more than £5 million of capital funding
21/05/2026
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) appointed TSL Contractors Ltd to build Camas House at the European Marine Science Park (EMSP) at Dunstaffnage, near Oban.
As part of the project, the contractor offered work placements to five Oban High School pupils across business administration and construc
21/05/2026
Wood has been awarded a detailed design contract by China Offshore Oil Engineering Company (COOEC) for QatarEnergy's Bul Hanine EPIC2 project, located offshore Qatar.
Utilising its subsea engineering and flow assurance expertise, Wood will assist COOEC in designing an optimised solution for the fie
21/05/2026
Moray Council is preparing to start early mobilisation for the new Forres Academy, pending final contract agreement. The preparatory phase is scheduled for 1–22 June 2026 and is intended to ready the site safely before the main construction begins.
Activities will include putting up temporary fenci
21/05/2026
UK’s largest festival dedicated to a low‑carbon built environment will move to a multi‑location format under the theme “Driving Delivery”, beginning in Edinburgh before heading to Dumfries, Inverness and Glasgow.
Centred on "Driving Delivery", the 2026 programme will prioritise practica
21/05/2026
DM Hall, an independent Scottish firm of chartered surveyors, has brought to market a prime 0.75-acre development site on Shorehead Road in Newburgh, KY14 6BH, at a guide price of £250,000.
Newburgh is a vibrant village with a wide selection of local amenities, including a doctors' surgery, vet, po
21/05/2026
Gensource's growing influence in the sustainable energy sector has seen the Musselburgh firm shortlisted for SME of the Year at the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber Business Awards (MELCC).
The company is going for a notable hat-trick of successes at the awards having picked up High Growth Busines
21/05/2026
Clyde Gateway will use this year's UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) to open a search for a strategic partner on Phase 1 of the Shawfield site, a key element of the Clyde Gateway Innovation programme.
The opportunity will be brought to market on Wednesday 20 May at the Glas
21/05/2026
The internal refurbishment of the Citadel Leisure Centre is moving into its next phase, with major improvement works on the wet changing facilities scheduled to begin shortly.
To allow these essential upgrades to take place, the wet changing area will close for seven months starting on Monday 15 Ju
21/05/2026
CCG Group has confirmed a £500,000 investment designed to upgrade its PVCu window and door manufacturing facilities located in Glasgow.
The dedicated 10,000-square-foot glazing plant commenced operations earlier this year. It has substantially scaled up the output capabilities of CCG Manufacturing'
20/05/2026
Scottish Water has confirmed the partner companies that will work alongside the utility to transform the country's water and waste water infrastructure. The joint enterprise represents the biggest programme of investment ever undertaken by the publicly-owned utility.
Named 'The Enterprise', the joi
20/05/2026
A major construction milestone has been reached at Argyll and Bute Council's new business park at Oban Airport, with the completion of the steel frame for the main building. The development is designed to support a regional cluster for aviation, engineering, and logistics, with the goal of creating
20/05/2026
North Lanarkshire Council's tower regeneration programme is continuing to reshape communities, with strong progress on demolitions, fire protection and preparations for future housing developments.
The long-term plan forms part of the council's wider Transforming Places programme and will see all 4
20/05/2026
Renewables developer OnPath Energy is advancing its plans to invest approximately £1 billion in Southern Scotland over the next five years. The company has partnered with family-owned Scottish firm Wilson Forest Products on three new onshore wind farm projects in South Lanarkshire: Bankend Rig II, B
20/05/2026
Work has started on a 40-home council development in East Kilbride.
Located at Eaglesham View in Jackton, the scheme will provide a variety of two, three and four-bedroom family houses alongside two-bedroom cottage flats designed for older residents or people with mobility needs.
The homes are bei
20/05/2026
A newly implemented solar scheme is utilising renewable energy to support essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik. The project is designed to lower carbon emissions and decrease the facility's dependence on the national grid.
The initiative involved the installation of 372
20/05/2026
Scottish Renewables has published its latest Supply Chain Impact Statement, an annual report highlighting the diverse network of organisations supporting the delivery of clean energy infrastructure throughout Scotland.
Now in its seventh edition, the document underscores the scale and geographic re
20/05/2026
Civil and mechanical works have been completed at the Lochay Hydro Power Station in Perthshire, marking a significant milestone in SSE's £80 million multi-year refurbishment programme.
Main construction works are continuing at the site to repower the facility and extend its operational life by at l
20/05/2026
The Renfrew Bridge has been shortlisted in the Regeneration & Masterplanning category at the upcoming Scottish Design Awards.
Delivered as a core component of the broader Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside regeneration programme, the bridge reconnects local communities that have historically be
20/05/2026
New laws have been unveiled to clamp down on late payment and unfair retention practices, a step the UK Government says will strengthen the financial resilience of British firms.
Announced as part of the King's Speech, in which Charles III outlined a wider plan for economic growth, the package incl
19/05/2026
First Minister John Swinney visited XWORKS in Dalmarnock to mark the commencement of an £11 million construction project that has the potential to generate up to 150 jobs.
The XWORKS development will offer a new generation of flexible, innovation-led mid-tech workspaces. The facility has been desig
19/05/2026
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its grant figures for the 2025-26 financial year, revealing a total investment of £120 million. This funding includes £68 million specifically dedicated to apprenticeship grants, aimed at fostering a skilled, competent, and inclusive work
19/05/2026
Led by Donaldson Timber Systems in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE, the Structural Timber Association, Timber Development UK and BE-ST, the Timber in Construction Skills programme is designed to tackle a growing skills gap by building confidence and technical capability in design
19/05/2026
CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has announced the launch of a new UK Single Family Housing strategy dedicated to the development and operation of single-family rental homes. Backed by an initial £400 million of available capital, the platform is built on core, long-term capital.
The strategy h
19/05/2026
Cairn Housing Association has commenced construction on its first new-build housing development in Irvine, which will deliver nine energy-efficient homes for social rent.
The project is being constructed on the site of former cottage flats that were demolished after being damaged by a fire in the 2
19/05/2026
Arc-Tech (Scotland) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2026 by highlighting its expanding portfolio of high-quality mechanical and electrical (M&E) services for new-build projects within the Scottish care sector.
Since 2016, the firm has supported the construction of 13 care homes across 11
19/05/2026
Morrison Construction is celebrating widespread recognition at this year's Scottish Design Awards, with six of its projects shortlisted across multiple categories, including education and commercial sectors.
Now in its 29th year, the Scottish Design Awards honour Scotland's most inspiring architect
19/05/2026
Glasgow's blueprint to steer the city's regeneration and development ambitions over the next ten years has been officially revealed.
The new City Development Plan details proposals to open up land for more than 30,000 new homes, establish designated Economic Development Areas to boost employment, a
19/05/2026
A West Lothian man has spoken of his pride at receiving a letter from his local MP praising him for his charity support.
Charlie Smillie, an engineer with Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE), won £750 last year in staff bonuses and donated the entire amount to Cancer Research UK at Christ
19/05/2026
Residents in the Scottish Borders are being asked to comment on updated plans for a new electricity substation, Gala North, during a public consultation from 8 June to 10 July 2026.
An initial consultation took place in June 2024 on a site between Galashiels and Lauder, and the revised proposals re
18/05/2026
The next stage of Glasgow's city centre transformation will get underway next month, with construction on the Argyle Street East Avenue marking a major step in the Avenues programme.
Stretching for about one kilometre from Central Station to just beyond Glasgow Cross, the Argyle East Avenue will be
18/05/2026
The UK Government has approved plans for a £19.5 million regeneration programme in Coatbridge, marking a major milestone for the town's future development.
The funding has been allocated to Coatbridge over a 10-year period as part of the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. Following extensive
18/05/2026
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE‑ST) and Carbon Futures have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating decarbonisation across the built environment.
The initial two-year agreement will be delivered through BE‑ST Innovation Enterprise Solutions Ltd (BESTIES), a
18/05/2026
SSEN Transmission will host public information events in Aberdeenshire later this month to present proposals for a new substation and converter station to the north‑east of Huntly.
The proposals sit within the planned Shetland HVDC Link 2, a subsea electricity transmission connection between
18/05/2026
Property consultancy Bidwells has extended its 25-year relationship with Crown Estate Scotland after being appointed as the managing agent for its rural portfolios across both the North and South of Scotland.
This new contract builds upon Bidwells' established role in overseeing Crown Estate Scotla
18/05/2026
A new, no-cost webinar series has been unveiled to upskill professionals using wood in the built environment, launched alongside the Timber in Construction Skills Programme.
Branded Timber in Construction 101, the initiative is open to anyone interested in timber and aims to provide practical, read
18/05/2026
Works to resurface the running track at Queens Park Stadium, part of the Inverness Leisure Campus, are set to begin towards the end of May following a symbolic handover to contractor Allsports Construction & Maintenance, attended by Olympic athlete and Inverness Harrier Megan Keith, the Council's Vi
18/05/2026
Construction has begun on the first stage of the Bilbohall affordable housing project in Elgin.
The opening phase will deliver 28 affordable properties at the end of Edgar Road, comprising 16 one-bedroom cottage flats and 12 two-bedroom accessible apartments with balconies and lift access. Completi
15/05/2026
Scottish Water has successfully completed a £35 million investment programme across the Hebrides, delivering major upgrades to vital infrastructure to safeguard water supplies for the long term.
Over the past five years, the programme was delivered by Scottish Water's alliance partner, Caledonia Wa
15/05/2026
SP Electricity North West has allocated £16m to upgrade the electricity infrastructure serving the village of Coniston, with works planned on both underground and overhead parts of the network.
Covering around 39km of network assets, the programme aims to deliver a more reliable and resilient suppl
15/05/2026
The Highland Council confirmed the Empty Homes Challenge Fund as part of a progress update to councillors on 14 May on the Highland Housing Challenge, declared in June 2024. The initiative is designed to help owners carry out repairs and refurbishments so empty properties can return to everyday use.
15/05/2026
Whitecraig Primary School has been shortlisted for a Scottish Design Award in the 'Education Building or Project' category, competing alongside four other schemes.
The new school opened to pupils in January. Its architecture nods to the village's mining heritage, pairing charcoal-grey brick evocati
15/05/2026
Buchan Offshore Wind has welcomed Aberdeenshire Council’s decision to grant planning consent for its onshore infrastructure, describing it as a significant milestone for one of Scotland’s most important floating offshore wind developments.
Councillors on the local authority's Infrastructure Service
15/05/2026
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released fresh data on its New Entrant Support Team (NEST), confirming that in the 2025–26 financial year it supported 5,913 apprentices to begin roles across England, Scotland and Wales — a 43% rise on the previous year.
Over the same period, NES
15/05/2026
In total, £793,596.36 is available for Lochaber through the CRF in 2025/26, spanning both capital and revenue funding. The CRF budget for 2026/27 will be confirmed after the Council's Economy & Infrastructure Committee meets on 28 May 2026.
Lochaber Area Committee Chair, Cllr Kate Willis said: "Com
15/05/2026
McTaggart Construction has officially opened Willox Park in Dumbarton, a development of 17 age-friendly and wheelchair-accessible homes created in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council.
The opening was attended by the council's convener of housing and communities, council officials and new r
14/05/2026
The Morris & Spottiswood Group has been appointed to deliver an office fit-out project worth over £5m at Seafield House in Aberdeen. The contract, awarded by global real estate investment manager Kennedy Wilson, involves a high-end refurbishment and CAT B fit-out for the incoming tenant, North Sea o
14/05/2026
CCG projects have been confirmed among the finalists for the Scottish Design Awards 2026, which recognise standout architecture, creativity and the people behind it across the country. Now in its 29th year, the programme describes itself as providing a "national platform dedicated to work shaped by
14/05/2026
National procurement specialist Pagabo has officially invited suppliers to bid for a place on its new National Framework for Developer-Led Schemes. The second iteration of the framework carries a massive anticipated value of up to £26bn and is designed to provide a compliant route for public sector
14/05/2026
Scottish Water has successfully restored a further 94 hectares of degrading peatland in the catchment area surrounding Loch Katrine. This work forms part of a decade-long initiative to rehabilitate up to 400 hectares of land to safeguard the water quality for over a million customers in Glasgow.
Th
14/05/2026
Public sector bodies across Scotland are set to benefit from a more agile procurement landscape following significant enhancements to the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Call Off Service. The service has been expanded in direct response to partner feedback, aiming to reduce internal workloads an
14/05/2026
Dundee & Angus College and the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on skills development for offshore wind at the new Montrose Port Skills Academy in Montrose Port.
The agreement sets out a strategic partnership to cultivate a highly skilled pipelin
14/05/2026
Network Rail said the programme, begun in 2022, has delivered raised, studded paving along platform edges to help people with visual impairments identify safe areas to stand and receive a clear warning when approaching the edge. The textured surface can be detected underfoot or with a cane.
Helmsda
14/05/2026
A major new procurement initiative has been introduced to help Scottish councils and housing providers fast-track the delivery of high-quality homes and large-scale regeneration projects. The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has opened applications for its H3 framework, which covers housing, rege
13/05/2026
Ofgem has announced the approval of approximately £150 million in 'Early Construction Funding' (ECF) for two major strategic transmission projects in central and southern Scotland.
The investment, confirmed on 12 May 2026, is a key component of the RIIO-T3 Business Plan, which launched on 1 April 2
13/05/2026
Algo has completed and handed over a major poultry construction project in Scotland for a long-standing agricultural client near Dundee.
The new 3,025 square metre poultry shed stretches over 120 metres and has been designed and built to meet the needs of modern poultry farming and wider agricultur
13/05/2026
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has said it is ready to work closely with the SNP Government following the Scottish Parliament election, highlighting the sector's £6.4bn contribution to the UK economy and offering input on skills, infrastructure and housing.
The Association said member
13/05/2026
SSEN Transmission has launched its first Community Benefit Fund for Argyll, making £3.2 million available to communities closest to a major new electricity infrastructure project in the region.
The Argyll and Kintyre Local Fund will support areas neighbouring the Argyll and Kintyre 275kV Reinforcem
13/05/2026
Essential structural investigation works are to be carried out on the A919-10B road bridge spanning the Motray Water, Fife Council has confirmed.
The project is scheduled to commence on the evening of Tuesday 26 May 2026. The works are expected to span approximately four nights, with a timetable sp
13/05/2026
Scottish Canals will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Link, the scheme that reconnected Scotland's Lowland canals, with a programme of events and community activities this year.
Commemorations will run along the Forth & Clyde and Union canals, led by Scottish Canals with support fro
13/05/2026
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) has joined forces with the Gas Certification Company (GCC) to help spark the next generation of energy professionals.
The Blantyre firm has donated a four-figure sum to support GCC's bid to encourage young talent to enter the industry via the Ignite Scholarship.
13/05/2026
BE-ST and the Passivhaus Trust have released a new paper, 'Delivering Quality', setting out practical steps for Tier 1 contractors and supply chains to improve outcomes on high‑performance Passivhaus and low energy projects.
The publication examines how to deliver quality on large and complex
12/05/2026
Scottish Water has confirmed the selection of seven partner companies to assist in a multi-billion pound overhaul of Scotland's water and waste water infrastructure. The collaboration, known as 'The Enterprise', is set to manage the utility's most substantial investment cycle to date, covering the p
12/05/2026
Developed by Morrison Community Care Group in partnership with CCG (Scotland), Kingfisher House offers round-the-clock residential, nursing and dementia care for people aged 65 and over.
Residents benefit from private en-suite bedrooms, a hair salon, a cinema and a visitor café, alongside living ar
12/05/2026
The Lighthouse Charity's 'Make It Visible' team recently visited the AMIDs South construction project in Renfrewshire, marking a significant step in Farrans' ongoing commitment to workforce welfare. The visit involved an interactive session designed to ensure that mental health and emotional wellbei
12/05/2026
SSE has appointed Fugro to carry out a large-scale geotechnical investigation at the Berwick Bank B offshore wind farm site, situated in the outer Firth of Forth around 38km off the Scottish Borders coast.
The programme will feed into the detailed engineering of fixed‑bottom turbine foundatio
12/05/2026
SSEN Transmission is introducing a standardised modular substation approach that shifts most assembly, wiring and testing into controlled factory settings before installation and commissioning on site.
Designed for 132kV and 33kV applications, the units are tailored to smaller-scale grid connection
12/05/2026
Contractor Irvine Plant Ltd has taken delivery of a limited‑edition 80th Anniversary JCB 4CX Pro, aiming to consolidate roles across its fleet and enhance efficiency with dealer support from Scot JCB.
Owner Ewan Irvine said the purchase is a practical step as the business continues to diversi
12/05/2026
Perth and Kinross Council has joined forces with Skills Development Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce Tay Cities, and UHI Perth to launch the 2026 Apprentice Awards. The nominations period officially opened on Monday 11 May and will remain open until Friday 19 June 2026.
The awards serve to
12/05/2026
The opening quarter of 2026 indicates that, while the West of Scotland's commercial property market is not surging, it is moving forward at a measured pace. For well‑prepared participants, a broad mix of credible opportunities remains available.
Although it would be premature to describe cond
11/05/2026
Clark Contracts' Housing division has started work to complete a £35.5m residential development for Falkirk Council.
The project will be delivered in two phases. The first will provide 106 new homes together with supporting roads, services and landscaping, paving the way for a second phase of 31 pr
11/05/2026
Construction on the museum of Aberdeenshire and a new Peterhead Library will begin in June, delivered by Hub North Scotland. Centred on the historic Arbuthnot House on Broad Street, the project marks a major step in transforming Peterhead's town centre as part of the Cultural Quarter.
Alongside the
11/05/2026
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has brought the former Rolls-Royce site in East Kilbride to market, highlighting a major opportunity for redevelopment suited to residential or commercial projects.
Situated around 10 miles south-east of Glasgow city centre, East Kilbride is one of Scotland's largest to
11/05/2026
CIOB warned that Scotland is grappling with deep, interconnected challenges — including a housing emergency and ambitious climate goals — that cannot be met without a strong, effective construction industry.
Dr Jocelyne Fleming, Scottish Policy and Public Affairs Lead at CIOB, said: "A new parliame
11/05/2026
CCG Manufacturing and CCG Asset Management are teaming up to deliver bathroom refurbishments in 53 homes and to replace windows and doors in a further 62 properties across the Ferguslie Park area.
The windows and doors being fitted are CCG's own products, manufactured at the company's headquarters
11/05/2026
Glasgow City Council has released a progress update on the extensive redevelopment of George Square, confirming that groundworks on the west side are now finished. This milestone has allowed paving to begin within the hoarded area for the first time, offering the first glimpse of the site's future a
11/05/2026
A specialist Scottish Water frontline team has been named the best in the country at the Scottish Contact Centre Awards. The Remote Diagnosis - Triage team received the Frontline Team of the Year accolade, marking their significant contribution to maintaining essential services and supporting custom
11/05/2026
The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) has unveiled the winners of the UK Roofing Awards 2026 at a glittering ceremony on 8 May, attended by more than 900 guests. Across the afternoon, 21 awards were presented, with special guest host Sara Barron joined on stage by category sponsors.
08/05/2026
Network Rail has announced a major £6 million investment project to upgrade the Far North Line, a critical infrastructure artery connecting the Highlands and Scotland's northernmost communities to the Central Belt.
The comprehensive works package is part of a multi-year investment strategy aimed at
08/05/2026
ScotPlant 2026 once again proved a standout date in the plant industry calendar, with a strong presence from the Scottish Plant Owners Association. The full Executive Committee attended, with Vice President Gail McEwen, newly appointed Skills and Industry Engagement Officer Cheryl MacLennan, James C
08/05/2026
Construction companies across Great Britain can now access a new programme focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness, developed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes in partnership with Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) and supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CI
08/05/2026
Caledonia Housing Group has set out a new five-year business plan to strengthen services for tenants, upgrade existing homes and boost the supply of affordable housing amid rising demand and financial pressures on households and communities.
The 2026–2031 strategy, Shaping the Future, is built arou
08/05/2026
Grangemouth, Scotland's biggest port, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the UK's first container ship call with a further £8 million programme to enhance its infrastructure and equipment.
On 7 May 1966, the Sea-land freight service called at Grangemouth on its Europe–America route, carrying ma
08/05/2026
A new 58-house development in Glenrothes has been completed ahead of schedule, providing a significant boost to Fife Council's efforts to address the regional housing emergency. Delivered by main contractor Robertson Partnership Homes, Viewfield Park has transformed a derelict brownfield site into a
08/05/2026
Scottish chartered surveyor DM Hall has named Homeless Project Scotland as its new corporate charity partner, pledging practical help, fundraising and staff involvement as the volunteer‑run organisation faces soaring demand.
The partnership reflects DM Hall's continued focus on backing commun
08/05/2026
One of Scotland's largest independent builders' merchants with four branches serving the central belt and beyond, the Edinburgh-based firm has invested around £40,000 in its first online store which sees it become a 'one-stop' shop for both the trade and public across the country.
The digital upgra
07/05/2026
Clark Contracts has marked the topping out of The Ice Vault, a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Osborne Street in Glasgow. The project is being delivered for Far East Orchard Limited and Aurum UK, with Ambassador Group serving as the development manager.
To commemorate
07/05/2026
CCG (Scotland) has begun construction at The Mount in Glasgow city centre, starting the sensitive conversion of the B-listed landmark near Hill Street for Kelvin Properties.
Dating from 1882, the building first served as Glasgow's original Hospital for Sick Children before services moved to Yorkhil
07/05/2026
Scotland's build-to-rent (BTR) market is poised for a reset after a turbulent period that froze new development. Property consultancy Ryden, contributing to Lambert Smith Hampton's (LSH) Live & Kicking Build to Rent Report 2026, says policy clarity on rent controls is set to revive stalled projects
07/05/2026
The development of Mill Rig Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire has reached a significant milestone with the commencement of deliveries for the longest turbine blades ever installed at a UK onshore wind farm. Measuring 80 metres in length, the blades are being transported to the site as part of the const
07/05/2026
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is reopening the former Weatherford Evaluation Centre at Aberdeen Energy Park, Bridge of Don, marking a significant step in Scotland's energy transition. The facility, closed since 2020, will be relaunched as a major testing hub, reinforcing Aberdeen's position
07/05/2026
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May 2026), the Construction Industry Training Board's National Construction College (NCC) is spotlighting the wide range of mental health and wellbeing support available to apprentices.
Across all three NCC colleges, Safeguarding, Welfare and Personal Dev
07/05/2026
Twenty-two volunteers from SSEN Transmission and Balfour Beatty have completed final painting and clean-up work at Fyvie Guide House in Aberdeenshire, helping prepare the community facility for an open day and official reopening later this month following a major extension more than a decade in the
07/05/2026
All-Energy, the UK's largest annual renewable and low‑carbon energy exhibition and conference, will mark its 25th year at Glasgow's Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in 2026. The milestone highlights the event's transformation from a specialist gathering into a fixture of the global energy calendar
06/05/2026
Pagabo has initiated an open tender process for its most ambitious procurement vehicle to date: the National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026. Set for a September launch, the framework carries an estimated value of £4.15bn and will operate for four years.
The
06/05/2026
Amey, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, has announced a comprehensive programme of essential bridge investigations and maintenance for the M8 Kingston Bridge Complex. While the project begins on Monday 18 May and runs until Saturday 13 June 2026, the most significant impact will be the 24/7 cl
06/05/2026
A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally beautiful and ecologically significant amenity woodland and loch has been brought to the market at Laird's Loch, Coupar Angus.
Marketed by DM Hall, the property extends to approximately 59.25 acres (23.98 hectares) and is situated in the tranquil Sidla
06/05/2026
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is hoping for a double success next month after being nominated in two categories at the inaugural Scottish Business of the Year Awards run by TheBusinessDesk.com.
The firm has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) and Fast Growth Bu
06/05/2026
NASC, the UK's leading trade body for scaffolding and access, has officially opened entries for the 2026 Scaffolding Excellence Awards, celebrating the very best people, projects and products across the industry.
The awards will once again recognise outstanding achievement, innovation and commitmen
06/05/2026
SSEN Transmission is scheduled to deliver two new electricity transformers through Killin next week, marking a major phase of the Lochay Transformer Replacement Project. The deliveries, set for Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, are part of a wider investment programme to modernise the transmission ne
06/05/2026
GRAHAM has enjoyed a standout year at the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards 2026, with a series of projects praised for going above and beyond to benefit local communities and raise standards across the industry.
The CCS drives higher benchmarks through its Code of Consider
06/05/2026
BEAR Scotland has announced that essential drainage investigation works are set to take place on the A9 at Dunfallandy, located just north of the Pitlochry south junction. The project, conducted on behalf of Transport Scotland, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 12 May.
The investigation is expected
05/05/2026
SP Energy Networks, working with UK firm Keen AI, has launched IConn — a digital platform that helps developers identify where and how to connect to the electricity transmission network. The service replaces resource‑intensive, weeks‑long manual checks with rapid, automated assessments d
05/05/2026
The City of Edinburgh Council and its housing association partners completed or acquired 1,473 affordable homes in 2025/26, exceeding the goal of 1,368. Over the year, 994 homes were approved for construction and work began on 1,004 sites. This represents the most completions recorded in a single ye
05/05/2026
AC Whyte has confirmed it is moving into the next phase of its ongoing programme with East Ayrshire Council, strengthening a long-standing partnership.
Planned for delivery in 2026/27, the new stage will see upgrades to a number of homes in Darvel under a contract valued at around £4m. The work for
05/05/2026
Glasgow's road network is set for significant improvement following the approval of four major resurfacing contracts totalling £30m. The investment will facilitate comprehensive carriageway maintenance throughout every council ward in the city over the next ten months.
To ensure the programme is de
05/05/2026
Carbon Futures has announced the opening of a new office in London, marking a major milestone in the firm's national expansion strategy. The new base is designed to support a growing portfolio of projects across the UK and will allow the consultancy to collaborate more closely with organisations in
05/05/2026
BEAR Scotland is set to carry out a major refurbishment project on the bridge carrying the M8 motorway over the River Almond in West Lothian. The structural works are designed to ensure the long-term reliability of the crossing and reduce the future necessity for emergency repairs linked to bridge d
05/05/2026
SSEN Transmission has invited local people to help design the new Lewis Hub Local Fund, which will support projects and initiatives in communities closest to the Lewis Hub project in the Western Isles.
Residents and organisations in the North Lochs, Stornoway and Laxdale community council areas are
05/05/2026
Farrans' Enoch Hill Wind Farm project for client RWE has received a Gold Award at the Considerate Constructor Scheme's National Awards, recognising its 'outstanding' adherence to the Scheme's code criteria.
The CCS National Awards celebrate sites, organisations and individuals that demonstrate exce
05/05/2026
Teams from SSEN Transmission's Orkney Link Project joined the community to tidy the shoreline by the historic Breckness Castle, taking part in the island-wide Bag the Bruck campaign to tackle marine litter.
The 19-strong group — drawn from SSEN Transmission and contractor partners BAM, Siemens, RJ
05/05/2026
Carbon Futures has secured a key consultancy role on the upcoming Fox Covert Primary School and St Andrew's RC Primary School campus project in Edinburgh. Working on behalf of The City of Edinburgh Council, the firm joins a project team that includes jmarchitects and AtkinsRéalis to deliver the late
01/05/2026
Exhibitors at ScotPlant 2026 have taken to social media to celebrate a highly successful weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. The long-running trade show has further cemented its status as a premier industry event, with many companies reporting significant deals secured on the stand an
01/05/2026
The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) will be on hand at All-Energy to advise businesses on how to compete for energy sector contracts, as it sponsors and exhibits at the event on 13 and 14 May at the SEC in Glasgow.
On day one, SDP Programme Manager Gillian Cameron will deliver a keynote in the
01/05/2026
The commercial property market in the West of Scotland has shown steady progress and quiet resilience during the first three months of 2026. While the market is influenced by persistent interest rates and lending costs, recent data from DM Hall's Glasgow commercial property team indicates a function
01/05/2026
Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm has hosted His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at its Operations and Maintenance (O&M) base at Montrose Port. The visit underscored the port's status as a critical hub for offshore wind on the east coast of Scotland and as the operational home for the nation's larges
01/05/2026
Sanctuary Scotland has officially broken ground on a new 55-home affordable housing development situated within the Edmonstone Estate masterplan in south-east Edinburgh. Located at the junction of Old Dalkeith Road and The Wisp, the project is a significant component of a major residential expansion
01/05/2026
Councillors agreed to commence Stage 6 (detailed design) ahead of schedule in light of "continuing uncertainty" linked to a recently introduced funding cap on the national flood protection programme and revised deadlines. A report to the meeting from council officers said moving forward now would "h
01/05/2026
Construction is under way on the affordable housing scheme at Springbank, Brodick, where Trust Housing Association is delivering 26 new homes for social rent with construction partner The JR Group to help meet housing need on the Isle of Arran.
Part of Trust's wider new-build programme across Scotl
01/05/2026
Apex Training has this week launched a flexible programme of green skills courses at Scotland's National Retrofit Centre, located at the BE-ST Innovation Campus in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. Powered by Fedcap's The Verdancy Group, the organisation delivers industry-led training across the UK, with cours
01/05/2026
GRAHAM has launched its comprehensive ESG strategy, 'Constructing with Purpose', placing ethical conduct and accountability at the heart of its business model.
The strategy is built on the principle that integrity should underpin every decision made by the firm, from internal governance to how it e
