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Plans to restore Rothesay Pavilion to its former glory and develop it into a top cultural tourist destination in Scotland are edging closer as the project progresses to the next stage. Since taking the keys in May 2023, extensive work has been carried out by Robertson Construction Central West to re

Scottish building and fire safety regulations are set to change significantly in light of the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry, writes Katherine Metcalfe. The Scottish Government’s acceptance of all recommendations from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire signals further significant cha

Forth Ports’ new deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith – designed to host the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels – was formally opened yesterday. It has been named the Charles Hammond Berth in honour of the company’s former chief executive, wit

Property consultancy Galbraith has made 22 staff promotions across its 13 offices in Scotland and the north of England. The promotions include a new role as head of people and culture as well as two people moving up to become directors, three to senior associate, and two to associate. 

Well-known Glasgow property figure David Griffin of Griffin Webster Property Consultants has announced that he will now retire, following 40 years working in the industry. Having founded Griffin Webster with Richie Webster in 1984, David remained at the helm of the business following Richie's retire

Scottish social housing tender prices fell by almost 5% in the final quarter of 2024, compared with the previous quarter, according to the latest data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). At the same time, Scottish housing output was down by almost 14% on an annual basis in 4Q 2024.

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has been appointed to the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework. The new public sector framework - worth an estimated £120 million in Scotland - was developed by the LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) and runs unti

A startup creating a biodegradable ‘wool’ material from by-products of the Scottish shellfish sector has relocated its headquarters to Glasgow in a move that will underpin future growth and shorten its supply chains. Seastex uses mussel beards or byssus – the threads that help muss

Forth Valley College has received a £259,000 funding boost from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) to help attract the next generation of engineers in Scotland’s Central Belt.  The college, which has campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling, has been awarded

South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a six-flat development on the site of the former Prestwick Health and Fitness Club. The application, submitted by Bothwell-based Logan Bay Ltd with Robert Potter & Partners as agents, outlines a modern residential block designed to complement the coa

A construction director from North Berwick is combining his passion for cycling and his job in housebuilding to head to Malawi in Africa to help build new homes for some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Andrew Fergusson (55), known as Gus to his friends, works for housebuilder Robertson

McTaggart Construction has honoured the exceptional dedication and commitment of six long-serving employees, celebrating their 25-year service anniversaries during 2025. All six individuals have played a pivotal role in contributing to the valued reputation of the specialist affordable home builder.

Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy has promoted Ross McDermott to the newly created position of head of Scotland. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm believes the move will help drive growth and efficiencies, and identify skills gaps and introduce new service lines.

Professional management services and construction software provider Apsis Business Components has been appointed by EBS Construction to provide operational and software service support. Based in Govan, EBS Construction provides property repair, maintenance and masonry services for both private and c

Confidence in the plumbing and heating profession has dipped slightly, but the industry appears to be remaining stable as businesses persevere in the face of wider UK financial and economic uncertainty, the latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed.