News

Balfour Beatty has said its trading from 1 January 2024 to date has been in line with expectations and that it continues to expect an increase in profit from operations from its earnings-based businesses and an increase in group earnings in 2024.

The University of Glasgow has reappointed Robertson Construction Central West to its construction framework agreement for a third consecutive time. The successful appointment to Lot 3 of the framework provides the opportunity to deliver projects valued at £7 million+.

A consultation event is to be held at The Briggait Arts Centre on Wednesday May 15th to provide Glaswegians with an opportunity to engage with the plans for two further Avenue projects coming to Glasgow city centre - the Broomielaw and Clyde Street Avenues.

A Highland Investment Plan worth £2 billion over the next 20 years has been approved by the local authority.

East Ayrshire Council's cabinet spokesperson for Housing, Transport and Communities joined the council's Housing Asset Services to view housing improvement works underway in Auchinleck and Barshare. More than 71% of respondents stated that improving the existing housing stock was their top prio

A dog has been rescued after getting trapped under a kitchen at a home in Swansea.

Moray Council’s Housing and Community Safety committee has this week approved plans to invest £58.5 million in repairs, maintenance and new builds in 2024/25.

Scottish-based firm Procast Group has begun work on the second wave of a £12.5 million retrofitting project as the business continues to expand its presence south of the border.

A significant milestone has been reached in the £300 million regeneration of Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City, one of Scotland’s most high-profile city centre development sites.

The Engine Shed in Stirling, Historic Environment Scotland (HES)’s dedicated building conservation centre, is hosting an immersive week-long introductory course exploring the materials and skills used to conserve Scotland’s traditional buildings.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is to host its annual conference on Thursday 7th November 2024 with the theme of ‘Shaping the Future: Insights for the Plant-hire Sector’.

akp Scotland has been selected as a preferred bidder across Lots 1 & 2 of the University of Glasgow Framework. The win will see the contractor deliver construction, refurbishment, and fit-out works valued up to £7 million over the next two to six years.

A community centre supporting young people in Wick has secured a £50,000 loan from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to revamp its facilities and increase its capacity.

The developer behind the plans to transform Glasgow’s landmark Met Tower into a technology and digital hub has pulled out of the project due to "significant changes" to economic conditions and the construction market.

Morris & Spottiswood has appointed Michelle Gardiner as a framework manager to support the growth of its public sector frameworks in Scotland. The construction firm said the key appointment will provide client-focussed delivery as a consistent point of contact for framework projects through