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Aberdeen equipment rental specialists First Integrated Solutions has completed a major acquisition which will see it expand into four new cities and extend its services across multiple sectors. The fast-growing firm has sealed a seven-figure deal to buy Tusk Lifting, which has depots in Middlesborou

Construction works have begun at a new private care home in the west end of Glasgow. Located on Anniesland Road, the 58-bedroom facility is set to regenerate surplus land adjacent to Yarrow Recreation Club which will in turn secure the long-term future of the much-valued, community asset.

Julie Moulsdale from Perceptive Communicators, who worked alongside the contractors on the Athlete's Village as well as some of the housing projects post-games, outlines how Glasgow's Commonwealth Games delivered a transformational journey for local communities. It is the only time I can ever rememb

After Labour announced a plan for a £1.8 billion investment in Britain’s port infrastructure, Ian Mockett, director, energy and marine at COWI, highlights the critical role of port infrastructure in the green transition. £1.8 billion is set to be invested in port infrastructure by

Craigie Hill Golf Club’s revised plans to create a community sport and leisure hub for Perth – based around a nine-hole course – will be unveiled at two Open Days this month. The golf club, which has been part of the city’s sporting landscape for more than 100 years, has take

Proposals to redevelop a former Glasgow nightclub into student accommodation have been recommended for approval. Real estate investor CA Ventures is seeking to deliver a purpose-built, managed student accommodation at the former Archaos nightclub site located at 21-41 Queen Street.

Plans have been submitted to transform the disused public toilets in Dundee into a vibrant two-storey cafe that aims to rejuvenate the area, the Courier has reported. The proposal involves the renovation of the former toilets located on Seabraes, just off Perth Road, by the property company that acq

Cala Management Limited has completed the purchase of a 5.87-acre site in Cathcart from Celeros Flow Technology. The housebuilder will now progress the delivery of The Foundry, a unique and sustainable new development featuring 254 much-needed new homes, including a high-quality selection of one-, t

A new survey by the plumbing and heating association SNIPEF has found that 68% of tradespeople have fallen victim to tool theft, with increasing incidents occurring not only on-site and from vans but also within their homes. Conducted in July, the survey of 700 SNIPEF members revealed that tool thef

This month's SCN Construction Leader, Gordon Megahy tells Colin Cardwell about his journey to Clancy Consulting, his love of timber and the firm's work on high profile sporting projects. Clancy Consulting, it seems, knows how to keep ahead of the game. The multi-disciplinary engineering co

Leah Stewart, a dedicated roofing apprentice from Kirkcaldy, has been awarded the title of BMI Redland Apprentice of the Year. Leah, currently doing her apprenticeship at the College while learning on the job with Kirkcaldy-based employer Roof & Fibre, put her skills to the test over two days in

Falkirk Council has invested a total of £653,000 in bridges in the last year. Significant renovation projects on two bridges were completed in the last year along with a number of smaller scale refurbishments marking a £653k investment in the area’s infrastructure.

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has appointed Yetunde Abdul as director of industry transformation. Yetunde, who brings 20 years’ experience to the role, will spearhead UKGBC’s efforts in accelerating changes that will help the industry tackle the climate and nature crises.

Lovell Partnerships has donated its building expertise to support two charities that serve Midlothian communities while building 39 new homes for Melville Housing Association near Dalkeith. The first of these new social rented homes are now being handed over to Melville at the Oakwood Edge developme

The cost of decarbonising Scotland's homes and buildings could be as much as £130 billion, four times more than the Scottish Government's official estimate, Scotland’s Just Transition Commission (JTC) has warned. A new report to be launched in Edinburgh this afternoon will set out w