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See all articlesWest Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has added to its board with the appointment of long-serving Barry Murphy as projects director. Murphy, who has been with the company for 29 years, steps up from his role as electrical estimator an
Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise with the appointment of a new tax specialist. Alison McGlashan has been appointed as a director in the company's Inverness office, strengthening its tax expertise in capital allowa
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Mr Johnston brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been most recently commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Le
Colliers director Andy Holtby is to return to his Scottish roots with a move to the firm's Project & Building Consultancy (PBC) team in Edinburgh. Andy’s relocation this month is followed by the hiring of senior surveyor Alan McIntosh and graduate surveyor Benji Travis.
Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has promoted Jordan Smith and Lynsay Turnbull to regional directors, strengthening its senior footprint across Scotland. Jordan, formerly a technical director in Glasgow, will now serve as regional director for the city, while Lynsay,
Construction Leaders
See all articlesWith only 30 days to go until the Scottish Construction Summit, keynote speaker Mark Farmer tells Colin Cardwell about his introduction to construction, his efforts to effect strategic change and his call to arms for the audience in Glasgow. Mark Farmer is eagerly anticipating his next visit to Glas
From rising construction costs to global geopolitical risks, Scotland’s real estate market faces no shortage of challenges. But for Chris Dougray, head of development at CBRE Scotland, adversity also brings opportunity. Chris Dougray is both generous with his time and eclectic in his interests

During a visit to Aberdeen, James Butler from AtkinsRéalis catches up with Colin Cardwell to outline the encouraging future in store for the company in Scotland. You can’t be an effective leader from behind a computer screen. That’s one of the maxims that informs James Butler&rsqu

In a joint Construction Leaders interview with Colin Cardwell, Gareth Edwards and Andrew Rae explore how they’ve built a thriving construction and renewables business, their approach to navigating industry challenges, and their commitment to delivering social housing, commercial projects, and

Architects' Showcase
See all articlesPend has completed a comprehensive renovation and integration of two former flats into a single family home in the Trinity suburb of Edinburgh for long-term clients and collaborators, Dixie and Ralf, owners of independent multi-brand design store, Catalog Interiors in Stockbridge.
Pend has completed a sensitive renovation and expansion of Whitberry, a Grade B listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian. Working alongside the clients-turned-project-managers, the Leith-based architects unified the home’s fragmented rear elevation and introduced light-touch interventions to
In the coastal town of Anstruther, a 1960s bungalow has been retrofitted to blend modern architecture with the tranquillity of its coastal surroundings. Using digital tools, Fife Architects capitalised on the available scenery while simultaneously designing a whole house renovation and extension, pr
Moxon Architects and IB Miebach have completed an innovative, sustainable timber and concrete composite bridge for the town of Baiersbronn in southern Germany. Baiersbronn Bridge strengthens connections within the town’s central area, while enhancing the landscape along the scenic Murg River.
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See all articlesA groundworks boss has been awarded more than £500,000 in damages after a court ruled that he had suffered as a result of attempts by Springfield Properties to silence him over asbestos concerns.
Terra Firma Chambers in conjunction with SOLAR (The Society of Local Authority Lawyers & Administrators in Scotland) will host a Common Good Conference at The Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close on Monday 29 September 2025. The event will be chaired by Terra Firma’s stable director, Ala
Francesca Macmillan and Andrew McNaughton from Womble Bond Dickinson delve into the implications of the Building Safety Act on Scotland, highlighting four significant changes of particular relevance. Watching from Scotland, we have seen significant changes to building safety in England under the Bui
Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist firm Kaur Sutherland has merged with Greenock-based Maitlands Solicitors.
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See all articlesNew images of the centrepiece of Aberdeen’s beachfront regeneration project have been revealed showing the play area in its full glory – with a competition to come to give the area its official name.
Construction of the brand-new Currie Community High School in Edinburgh is now complete, and the school building has been handed over to the City of Edinburgh Council.
The final design of the refurbishment works at The Castlegate in Aberdeen is to include significant greening of the area, restoration of the Mercat Cross, and new outdoor seating for cafes. Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the designs that will also include an e
A design proposal for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II by Foster + Partners has been selected from a shortlist of five concepts by acclaimed teams. Five finalist teams were asked to create a masterplan that would honour and celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s extraordinary life of service and
The winners of the 2025 Scottish Home Awards have been officially announced following a spectacular awards evening held in Glasgow last night.
Plant
See all articlesRJ McLeod (Contractors) Ltd has taken delivery of a new order for 16 machines from Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has unveiled a brand-new highlight on the CPA calendar - the CPA Gala Dinner 2025 - a prestigious black-tie event set to take place in one of the UK’s most iconic venues. The CPA Gala Dinner is being hosted at the stunning St George’s Hall in
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has outlined a series of measures designed to support its members in their journey towards digital transformation. The plan follows a report, authored by vice president Gail McEwen, following her visit to Bauma 2025.
Scot JCB will provide 130 new JCB machines to Lomond Plant in a landmark deal that signals renewed confidence in the UK construction market.
Following a record-breaking number of nominations for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025, the winners of the apprentice and trainee awards were announced at a jam-packed awards ceremony hosted at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre nea
And Finally
See all articlesMarking 175 years since Prince Albert laid the foundation stone of the National on 30 August 1850, the National Galleries of Scotland has shared its fascinating original building plans. The National is an iconic part of the Edinburgh cityscape we know today, but the building itself could have been v
Royal Mail is introducing 3,500 solar-powered “postboxes of the future” across the UK, marking the biggest redesign in the postbox’s 175-year history.
A patriotic attempt to brighten up a Hereford roundabout went awry when a local accidentally painted the St George’s Cross with inverted colours, leaving the junction looking more Danish than English.
Glasgow councillors have rejected plans to alter the iconic frontage of Barrowland Ballroom. In May, site owners Margaret McIver Ltd lodged an application to install a large LED display beside the neon sign, with additional screens positioned around the canopy.
A rare set of Charles Rennie Mackintosh–designed buildings in Glasgow is to be placed on the market later this year. The Mackintosh Halls, on Shakespeare Street in Ruchill, were purpose-built for the Church of Scotland in 1899 and remain one of the architect’s early and most distinctive