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Emma Dickson from Arcadis, who is also part of the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum, tackles alternative routes into the construction sector. Employers in the construction industry in Scotland hardly need to be reminded of the skills shortages which are hampering the industry as it continues t

Work to construct a new terminal building at Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal is underway following the completion of the new pier and increased marshalling area earlier this year. The new terminal building is the final stage of the multi-million-pound upgrade project at the harbour.

The UK construction sector is set to experience recruitment pinch points over the next five years as more than a quarter of a million additional workers will be needed to meet growing demand in the industry, the latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) report from the Construction Industry Training

Civil, structural and transport engineering practice Civic Engineers has recorded its 9th consecutive year of growth since the business was first founded nearly a decade ago. The practice has increased its staff head count from 120 to 162 employees and is reporting annual revenue growth of over 40%

McGowan Environmental Engineering has unveiled a new company that provides efficient and effective wrapping solutions for onshore cable, wire and pipe laying projects. Launched in partnership with Cable Protect Europe, the arrival of Eco Cable Protect UK comes after McGowan secured the exc

Bidding consultancy firm EiB has launched the Scotland arm of its business, EiB Scotland, a dedicated work-winning team based in Edinburgh. The team aims to use its local knowledge and experience to support clients to win work in the Scottish infrastructure market.

NatureScot is in advanced discussions with a potential new owner for Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum, a property the nature agency has owned since 1957. Subject to requisite approvals being obtained, the Castle would be placed into a charitable trust, the aims of which are to conserve the building

A two-bedroom flat has gone up for sale inside a Scottish castle once owned by Robert the Bruce.

Latest statistics showing a 26% increase in the total number of new homes completed in the year to end September 2021 compared to the previous 12 months (during which activity was impacted by Covid) have been welcomed as a step in the right direction by sector body Homes for Scotland. Affordable Hou

A review of the second Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH2) is to be brought forward to commence this year for completion in 2023, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The announcement was made yesterday as part of the Scottish Government’s response to the report, Achi

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Scottish Widows Unit Trust Managers Ltd.

The Inner House of the Court of Session has refused an appeal by a whisky distillery against a judge’s decision not to grant interdict in a trade mark infringement case brought against another company proposing to develop a retail site in a village near the distillery. Tomatin Distillery Compa

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently challenged the Primary 5 and Primary 6 pupils of Holy Family Primary and Winchburgh Primary to design a flag to welcome customers and visitors to its Auldcathie View development in Winchburgh. The winning flag design was created by a pupil from Primary 6 at Holy

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has launched a major new industry-wide ED&I campaign, Building Inclusivity.

The discovery of asbestos in Ayr's High Flats is set to ensure the demolition of the three blocks located at Riverside Place. Pre-demolition work has begun on the first of the three blocks, with an asbestos survey completed last week.