Kier begins build of new Girvan school
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the commencement of works on the new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Centre.
Pupils and school...
Preferred developer announced for revamp of Glasgow’s Egyptian Halls
GLASGOW City Council has announced the preferred developer and development proposal for the Egyptian Halls.
Property firm Ediston’s proposals for the A-listed city centre building...
GRAHAM commits to developing next generation of industry talent
GRAHAM has committed to developing the next generation of industry talent to combat skills shortages as it marks National Apprenticeship Week (February 9-15).
With a...
Progress made on Macduff Aquarium project despite harsh weather conditions
THE extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium is now wind and watertight, despite weeks of harsh weather conditions in Aberdeenshire.
More than 50 tradespeople are currently...
Great Glen Way set for upgrade with new off‑road route
A Highland Council project is to see more than 3km of the route of Great Glen Way removed from the public road.
Stretching 118km from...
Cost pressures lead to tightening margins for plumbing and heating businesses
A new report has claimed that rising costs are placing growing pressure on the financial resilience of plumbing and heating businesses, with margins tightening...
Scottish construction activity ‘subdued’ but outlook is more optimistic
NEW research has revealed overall construction activity in Scotland was relatively subdued through the final quarter of 2025, but sector stakeholders are more optimistic...
Work begins on fourth section of A9 Dualling programme
CONSTRUCTION work has commenced on the fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme at the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig.
The opening of the site compound...
RIAS launches manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliament election
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has published its policy manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7.
As a charity...
Elgin’s Grant Lodge project receives £212,427 funding boost
PLANS to revamp Elgin's historic Grant Lodge have taken a step forward thanks to new support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Moray Council has...
Progress on Spittal to Peterhead subsea link as onshore and offshore works gather pace
SSEN Transmission has reached a key milestone in its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with onshore and offshore enabling works now underway.
The...
Work to begin on £11.39m Highland housing development
A new partnership between Springfield Group and Albyn Housing Society will deliver 54 affordable homes in Conon Bridge.
Under the £11.39 million agreement, the new...
Clark Contracts awards Alan Calder Memorial Prize
CLARK Contracts has presented Drew Murdoch, the top-performing student from its academy in the 2024-2025 year, with the Alan Calder Memorial Prize.
The award was...
SRA Ventures acquires Dundee industrial estate
SRA Ventures has acquired a 2.5-acre multi-let industrial estate in Dundee, with plans to retain and refurbish two existing industrial buildings while also developing...
DM Hall announces raft of senior promotions
DM Hall has announced a number of strategic promotions across its business.
The firm said the announcement of so many promotions simultaneously speaks to the...
Comment
Scaling up isn’t enough: why construction must deliver sustainable scale in...
By John Forster, founder & chair, Forster Group
AS we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social...
