Queen Street works to begin as Glasgow’s George Square revamp progresses

THE revamp of Glasgow's George Square is to take a 'significant step forward' in early August with work set to begin on the junction...

HSE takes action in drive to protect workers from silica dust

HSE has undertaken its first enforcement action as part of the nationwide inspection programme to protect workers from silica dust. Several businesses have received prohibition...
Members of Muir Construction’s Pre-Construction Team

Early engagement helps drive Muir Construction growth

MUIR Construction has announced it was awarded more than £25 million of industrial and manufacturing work during the second quarter of 2026. The latest projects...
Leo Harkin and Scott Macphail

Civils consultancy highlights alternative career routes through inspiring talent story

EAST Kilbride-based civil engineering consultancy Dougall Baillie Associates (DBA) is celebrating the progress of aspiring engineer Leo Harkin (20), who has evolved from high...

Shetland clean fuels hub plans receive Scottish Government backing

THE Scottish Government has committed almost £760,000 to the third phase of work to develop a clean fuels hub on Shetland. Veri Energy will receive...

Premium aviation terminal delivered at Glasgow Airport

MODULEK has completed the delivery of a new private aviation terminal at Glasgow Airport on behalf of Signature Aviation. The terminal will provide a 'premium...
Jacob Hodgson presenting his competition entry

3DReid crowns winner of Student Prize 2026

JACOB Hodgson of the Manchester School of Architecture has been crowned the winner of the 3DReid Student Prize 2026, following a competition that showcased...

Large-scale regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling ‘culturally displaced’

LARGE-scale regeneration schemes risk creating a sense of 'cultural displacement' among older residents, a University of Manchester report has warned. The report's authors said that...

More funding for Coalsnaughton following ground movement evacuation

THE Scottish Government is to provide further funding to Clackmannanshire Council to support its emergency response to ground movement in Coalsnaughton. Almost 300 residents were...

Top ten: DM Hall colleagues secure RICS accreditation

DM Hall has celebrated the achievements of ten colleagues who have obtained Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation. Following a series of successful Assessment...
Solar panels on a domestic property

New research will explore workforce pathways for heat decarbonisation

A new research project will examine how Scotland can develop the workforce needed to deliver domestic heat decarbonisation ambitions. The project between BE-ST and Skills...

Scotland’s biggest livestock auction centre set for major revamp

PLANS have been unveiled for the upgrade of one of Europe's largest livestock auction facilities in Inverurie. ANM Group will lead a phased programme of...

Scotland may need to invest up to £14.2 billion in climate change adaptions

INVESTMENT of between £7.8 and 14.2 billion may be needed in Scotland over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate...
silhouette workers on background of construction

CPA downgrades construction output forecast as Middle East impact begins to bite

THE Construction Products Association's forecast for sector output has been downgraded in its summer forecast, due to the lagged impacts of the Middle East...
New civic space being created in Bishopbriggs

Work gathers pace to create new civic space in Bishopbriggs

LUDDON Construction is making progress on a project to create a new civic space in Bishopbriggs, with support from SWECO and Pick Everard. The aim...

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Rob Ellinor

Beyond compliance: unlocking value from traceability in construction

THE construction industry is at a critical turning point. New regulations designed to improve building safety, sustainability, and accountability will demand significantly improved materials...

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