Kier has combined its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one infrastructure powerhouse The infrastructure, construction and development group said the move pools its skills and capabilities in sectors in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environment, ac
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See all articlesIndependent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive
Shoring specialist Groundforce Shorco has appointed two new senior members to its engineering team. Tasked with taking the department to even greater heights are engineering duo Akil Jasm as head of engineering design and Steven Taylor as head of engineering innovation.
Kier has combined its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into one infrastructure powerhouse The infrastructure, construction and development group said the move pools its skills and capabilities in sectors in road, rail, aviation, water, energy and environment, ac
Ayrshire Housing has appointed a new head of development to drive forward future expansion opportunities. Eleanor Derbyshire will work with Ayrshire Housing’s chief executive, Lesley-Anne Junner on planning and implementing the specification, procurement, programming and delivery of the associ
The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has appointed Paul Mitchell as its new managing director. Mr Mitchell, who has served as operations director since March 2024, takes over the leadership role following a period of significant growth and enhanced political engagement for the Federation.
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
Law
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.
In Pictures
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 articlesScot JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme. The campaign reinforces the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled engineers by offering high-quality training, recognised qualifications, and real-world experience.
The 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.
And Finally
See all articlesThe National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed suit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking an immediate stop to construction of the new White House ballroom.
A Chinese businessman has gone viral after staging an extravagant, Hello Kitty–themed marriage proposal featuring a towering, custom‑built “Parthenon” made entirely to honour his girlfriend’s devotion to the cartoon icon.
Here are the top 10 most read articles from the weird and wonderful world of Scottish Construction Now's And finally... feature. Ally McCoist’s housing plan drives locals batty
A £25 million plan to restore Dorset’s fire‑ravaged Parnham House is facing opposition from conservationists who claim a rare colony of albino badgers lives on the estate.
A new Glasgow-led research project is putting emotions at the centre of regeneration, using emojis to capture how people truly feel about the places they live, work and remember.














