Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced a partnership with VELUX to secure an improved operating environment for the SME home builder sector, contributing to the growth and sustainability of this vital group which has seen a significant reduction in activity since 2017. In June 2024, HFS published it
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A community-owned visitor centre in Aviemore is being transformed into a vibrant hub for local people and visitors.
A £1.7 million project to help businesses grow in Shetland secured up to £486,956 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Whiteness-based building firm, G A Leask Builders has purchased a large warehouse in Lerwick. A project to convert the premises into four units is und
People are being asked to have their say on a new walking, wheeling and cycling route that will link Bridge of Allan and Dunblane to Stirling and the wider region.
Two Dundee school buildings could be demolished, as a new flagship campus and secondary are set to open.
An accountant has lost a £700,000 court claim against developers after refusing to complete the purchase of a £1.5 million flat in south London's Aykon London One tower, nicknamed the 'Versace Tower' for its fashion house-designed interiors. Mi Suk Park, 54, paid a £381,000 deposit
If you studied in Edinburgh in the late ‘90s, chances are you remember Snapfax – the foldable magnetic discount card that saved you money on food, travel, and more.
An expert touch was essential as JR Scaffold tackled a uniquely challenging project at Touch Water Treatment near Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire. The team installed intricate scaffolding around two pipe bridges to support a 10-week programme of repairs and refurbishment to the structure’s paintw
In an industry where inefficiencies in project management can inflate costs by up to 25% and extend timelines by 15%, scaffolding businesses increasingly recognise the need for practical, efficient solutions to address these challenges. The scaffolding sector is at a turning point—one that cal
Scaffolding has been erected on Glasgow’s iconic North Rotunda building, paving the way for its exciting new chapter as a Nashville-inspired entertainment venue.
Clive Dickin, CEO of NASC, explains why scaffolders remain essential to the overall UK economy. It is not impossible to find a few people who object to the current UK government’s obsession with growth. But these are a rare breed, and their objections are usually focused on concerns about sust
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights record-breaking milestones and support to the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced over £3.9 million in funding to seven organisations with a track record of making a significant contribution to Scotland’s historic environment through its latest round of Partnership Fund grants. The Partnership Fund was created in 2021,
Clark Contracts has been appointed to complete the design and build of a new £30 million, 273-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Osborne Street in Glasgow for Ambassador Group.
Residents of 20 blocks of flats in Coatbridge are already feeling the benefits following the completion of an ambitious energy efficiency refurbishment project.



