New robots rolled out as SSEN Transmission expands robotic HVDC inspection programme
SEVEN inspection robots have been rolled out across SSEN Transmission's high voltage direct current (HVDC) stations in the north of Scotland.
The deployment follows three...
West Highland railway line set for £13m upgrade
THE West Highland railway line is to close for nine days in November to undergo £13 million worth of upgrades.
The railway is a vital...
CCG completes multi-year fire door replacement programme in South Lanarkshire
CCG has concluded a multi-year fire door replacement programme for South Lanarkshire Council, which has seen 4,000 door sets installed across 1,700 residences and...
Sold-out event aims to connect SMEs with main contractors
A sold out supply chain event designed to connect Scottish SME subcontractors directly with main contractors and industry experts will take place at the...
Consultancy launches infrastructure investment advisory service
CONSTRUCTION consultancy Thomson Gray has launched a new infrastructure investment advisory service.
Carolyn Kendall has joined the business to establish and lead the new service,...
Pacific to showcase firm’s starring role in hotel fit-out sector
PACIFIC Building is to release three short films to showcase the company’s push into the hotel fit-out sector across Scotland.
The videos are being launched...
Lighthouse Charity launches urgent appeal as demand for services hits record levels
THE Lighthouse Charity is launching an urgent appeal to raise £200,000 as demand for its services reach record levels.
So far this year, the number...
Plans unveiled for first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme
PLANS to create the first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme have been announced.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Bovis, RNID, Unseen Aware,...
Fast-growing West Lothian community welcomes new bridge
THE growing West Lothian community of Winchburgh has welcomed a new bridge adjacent to its canalside marina that will connect the heart of the...
Stannah’s Glasgow employees get on their bike for charity challenge
THE Glasgow service branch for Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) are taking on the company’s 4,000-mile charity cycling challenge, raising £806 for ACCORD...
Allied Surveyors Scotland celebrates graduate’s award shortlisting
ALLIED Surveyors Scotland has hailed graduate building surveyor David McMillan, who has been shortlisted for the CIOB Scotland Graduate of the Year Award 2026.
David...
Work begins on new tennis centre at Galashiels Academy
WORK has started to deliver a three-court tennis centre at the new Galashiels Academy, with the centre due to open early in 2027.
The £3.8...
Cruden supports upgrades at Macmerry Miners Hub in East Lothian
CRUDEN Homes is helping to upgrade the outdoor spaces at Macmerry Miners Welfare & Community Hub in East Lothian, providing materials and skilled labour...
GBSS appointed to ‘landmark’ regeneration project in Falkirk
GBSS Civil Engineering has been appointed to support Robertson Construction in the delivery of Lock 16 Scotland's Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional...
Carefully designed landscape helps shape outdoor learning at Caledonia High
LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has revealed its role in helping to shape the new £88 million Caledonia High School in Rosyth.
Working alongside architects AHR,...
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Automation and transparency underpin new construction models
The construction industry needs to adapt quickly to the challenges presented by an ageing workforce alongside new regulatory demands for transparency, all while continuing...
