Proposals for a residential-led, mixed-use development at Edinburgh Gateway, the site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh, have been given the green light by councillors.
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See all articlesCivil, structural and conservation engineering practice Will Rudd has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland exp
Caltech Lifts has launched the next two phases of its strategic growth plan – a base in the Central Belt and a new general manager. Established in 1978, Caltech Lifts is an independent supplier and maintainer of lifting equipment, including passenger lifts, goods lifts, disabled access lifts a
Longtime housebuilding executive Tom Nicholson has been appointed as chief executive officer of Cala Group. Effective December 15, Tom succeeds Kevin Whitaker, who has served as CEO since 2018. Tom will continue to serve on the board in addition to his role as CEO.
Affiliated chartered surveying firms Shepherd and Hardies have promoted 10 professionals across their growing teams, reflecting their commitment to recognising talent, fostering leadership, and delivering exceptional service to clients. The newly promoted partners and associate partners have demonst
Inksters Solicitors is now offering construction law advice to clients as Peter McLean-Buechel joins the firm as a consultant solicitor in its Glasgow office. Mr McLean-Buechel brings four decades of experience in construction law to Inksters. He is qualified as a solicitor in Scotland and England &
Construction Leaders
See all articlesSeasoned construction and business transformation leader Steve Petrie talks to SCN editor Kieran Findlay about his career, from an encounter with the British Gas chairman that 'changed his life' to his experience at Harvard University. On his very first day as an apprentice gas engineer at Brit
With 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
Colin Cardwell
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
Colin Cardwell
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
Colin Cardwell
Architects' Showcase
See all articlesO’DonnellBrown has completed work on its latest project: the ambitious, environmentally progressive retrofit of New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock, creating a future-proofed facility for Take A Bow, a charitable organisation specialising in performing arts, community and youth develo
Pend 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 sheriff has ruled that a damages claim brought by two landowners and a wedding venue against their neighbour can go ahead, but only on the basis of intentional or reckless nuisance, not negligence.
Inksters Solicitors is now offering construction law advice to clients as Peter McLean-Buechel joins the firm as a consultant solicitor in its Glasgow office. Mr McLean-Buechel brings four decades of experience in construction law to Inksters. He is qualified as a solicitor in Scotland and England &
The family of an asbestos illness victim have succeeded in a Supreme Court case against Scottish Power for damages. Robert Crozier died of mesothelioma in 2018. In the appeal, the court was asked to decide whether his immediate family members could claim damages from his former employer, Scottish Po
Aldi has been awarded legal expenses after a judge criticised Inverclyde Council for delays in dealing with a crumbling building beside the supermarket’s Greenock store.
A large offshore oil and gas company has been sentenced and fined £560,000 after failing to properly maintain pipework for seven years.
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See all articlesRoyal Dornoch members have enjoyed the first look inside their spectacular new £13.9 million clubhouse.
How Loch Lomond Group and a team of local craftspeople transformed a historic smokehouse site into Scotland’s newest spirit destination.
BDP has completed the interior design of PwC’s new Glasgow office, creating a flexible, sustainable and locally inspired workplace that it said will set a new standard for professional environments in the city.
Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group, is officially open.
Robertson Construction Tayside has completed its biggest week of education project handovers, supporting three Scottish councils to advance their net zero ambitions and education priorities with more than £230 million of modern, sustainable learning environments. This includes three brand-new
Plant
See all articlesThe Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has invested in a state-of-the-art simulator to help inspire young people into the construction plant sector and plug the skills gap for operators.
Britain’s £530 billion construction and infrastructure pipeline is “starting to crack”, with skills shortages, falling investment and delivery delays threatening to derail government growth plans, a major new report has warned.
Jarvie Plant Ltd. has made a significant investment in 168 brand-new JCB machines supplied by its long-term partner, Scot JCB.
A small plant hire business on the Isle of Skye is the first in Scotland to invest in the next generation Cat TRS12 Tiltrotator.
Glasgow-based plant machinery specialist Scot JCB (Holdings) has reported a near 30% fall in pre-tax profits to £3.64 million for the year ending 31 December 2024.
And Finally
See all articlesConstruction students from the Heart of Worcestershire College’s (HoW College) Malvern campus have built a giant brick snowman to spread some festive cheer as the annual Christmas theme project.
A carefully curated characterful home near Cumnock has been crowned the winning home of BBC Scotland’s popular show, Scotland’s Christmas Home of the Year.
Archaeologists in northeastern France have discovered a massive hoard of Roman coinage that served as a household "piggy bank" 1,700 years ago.
Nearly 200 primary school pupils across Scotland have swapped their textbooks for tinsel in a unique festive challenge to transform construction hard hats into Christmas-themed creations. Pupils from P3 to P6 classes in Elgin, Aberdeen, St Andrews, Edinburgh, West Lothian, North Lanarkshire and West
The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as a Category A listed building, the designation reserved for the country’s most significant structures.










