Don McLean, CEO at Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), shares how a whole-system approach, supported by performance modelling technology, can support AEC professionals in meeting both housing demand and sustainability targets. Scotland is grappling with two somewhat conflicting challenges: tac
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The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced plans to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and invest in green skills as part of the UK Government’s Warm Homes Plan.
Allanwater Homes has broken ground at its latest development of 132 homes at Braidwood in Carluke.
Plans to build new homes on the site of a former timber yard and rail sidings in Linlithgow have been approved.
The first new affordable homes built in Glenelg in over 20 years will be celebrated at an event today hosted by Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association (LSHA).
One of Japan’s busiest bullet train lines was brought to a standstill after a snake became entangled in a power line, triggering a power outage. The disruption affected the Tokaido Shinkansen route, which runs between Tokyo and Osaka. Services were suspended around 5:25 p.m. local time on Wedn
Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport have taken a step forward with the announcement that Argyll and Bute Council has appointed hub North Scotland to oversee the project and Robertson Construction as the main contractor.
Group accounts for building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has shown the firm grew its revenue to £541.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7% on 2023, and delivered £11.5m operating profit, up from £3.8m.
Contractor BAM has apologised for delays to the opening of the new £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Scotland’s first Passivhaus-certified leisure facility, after multiple leaks were discovered in the main swimming pool.
Construction dispute resolution specialist Kirsti Olson outlines the significance of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority's newly published 'PFI Expiry Asset Condition Playbook' for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The Infrastructure and Projects Authority's (IPA) "PFI Expiry Asset
North Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee has approved proposals for the creation of a salmon rearing facility at Hunterston.
John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical and mechanical company, has strengthened its senior management team as it prepares for its next stage of growth. John Cowan steps up from Facilities Management (FM) operations manager to FM operations director, while Derek Menzi
The latest State of Trade report from the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) has revealed a critical shortage of skilled workers, amid chronic funding stagnation, that threatens the nation’s economic resilience.
Housebuilder Cruden has appointed two senior hires within its design and technical team, with Nicola McGuiness named head of technical and Susan Wilson becoming senior architectural co-ordinator. Bringing over two decades of experience to her new role from private consultancy to house building, Nico
Springfield Properties has appointed a new construction director in the North of Scotland. Following the retirement of Eck Patterson who, as one of the company’s first employees, had been an employee at Springfield for nearly 30 years, former divisional development director Darren Thomson has


