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The third core of the 551-bed student accommodation complex at 225 Bath Street, Glasgow, has been completed by GRAHAM and its frame partner, Hampsey Ltd, in less than eight weeks. With each core standing at 36m in Glasgow’s skyline, the project team is celebrating the impressive milestone as t

Scotland's commercial property market witnessed £1.5 billion worth of assets changing hands during 2023, as the market adjusted to the sharp rise in interest rates seen since December 2021, according to research from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysi

Peter Reekie, chief executive at Scottish Futures Trust, looks ahead to what 2024 has in store for construction and infrastructure in Scotland, and sets out one area that all organisations should make a priority over the next 12 months. “The pace of change has never been this fast, yet it

In an effort to demystify the language around net zero carbon and environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements in the built environment, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has created a glossary of sustainability terms most commonly used in the industry.

New high-vis vests that aim to address mental health concerns in the housebuilding industry are now available to all Taylor Wimpey employees to wear while on-site at its developments right across Scotland.

The University of St Andrews has lodged plans for a proposed £13 million cutting-edge research facility for its Eden Campus.

The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024 are now open for entries and employers across the industry are invited to recognise and reward their construction plant apprentices and trainees.

The proposed esports arena at Dundee's Waterfront has now been reimagined as a multi-use facility with a massively reduced capacity. Original plans for the site neighbouring Slessor Gardens, first unveiled in 2020, were for a 4,000-capacity facility centred on the burgeoning esports market.

Wild scenes broke out at a synagogue in Brooklyn after construction workers arrived to fill in an illegally dug tunnel that was being used by young Orthodox Jewish men in an attempt to link the building to a nearby ritual bath.

Manchester-based property firm AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, has successfully completed the acquisition of Aberdeen Energy Park and Aberdeen Innovation Park. This landmark acquisition encompasses two expansive science parks in Bridge of Don, North of Aberdeen, comprising more than

BAM has confirmed that James Wimpenny, the executive director, construction, UK and Ireland Division, has decided to retire at the end of the month. Following a 38-year career with BAM, James is retiring to spend more time with his family and pursue opportunities in the charitable sector. He jo

Glasgow-headquartered housebuilder Merchant Homes Partnerships has ceased trading, making 22 employees redundant. Established in 2007 by a highly experience team to provide quality housing, incorporating innovative design, the company is well known and respected in the construction industry, providi

The company behind plans to build 140 homes on a city centre site in Aberdeen has requested an extension to an affordable housing waiver in order to progress with the development. Site owner Telereal Trillium was granted planning permission in principle to deliver dozens of apartments at t

Angus Council has put forward plans for 21 new council houses on the site of razed blocks of Arbroath flats. The local authority said the Fraser Path site will become a high-quality development of flats and cottages, including sought-after one-bedroom homes.

Architectural practice Studio LBA has made four senior level promotions within its team. Claire Metivier, who joined the practice in 2023, has been promoted to associate director. As an examiner for the architectural charterships, Claire places huge importance on investing in the wider profession, a