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To mark the anniversary of the opening of the Forth Bridge on March 4 (1890), Museums & Galleries Edinburgh have published a book online listing all the accidents that took place during the early phase of construction of the Bridge in the 1880s. The book is an astonishing account not only of the

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP yesterday outlined the UK Government's plans to tackle climate change and support its 2030 net-zero targets with a commitment of more than £1 billion to renewable technologies in the next auction round for Allocation Round 6 (AR6) of its Contracts for Difference

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT is preparing to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) with a new film that celebrates the work of a member firm which it says is “a shining light of equality and inclusion”.

As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024, GRAHAM is shining a light on its dedicated apprentice scheme through its GRAHAM Academy and the role it plays in nurturing the next generation of the construction workforce. Providing training and development programmes, the Academy provides training at

Wheatley Homes Glasgow and Glasgow City Council have today revealed updated plans to transform Wyndford in the Maryhill area of the city. The social landlord is increasing its investment in the community to £100 million – and revealed plans to build almost 400 new affordable homes.

Work has commenced on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built in Blackford in over 60 years.

Marilyn and Theresa, a pair of new homeowners at Calderwood Lodge, formerly primary school in south Glasgow, have express their delight at staying in the energy-efficient, low-maintenance homes. “We have lived in Newlands for over 30 years and Calderwood Lodge presented the idea

Whiteburn Projects welcomed housing minister Paul McLennan to its development in Kirkcaldy this week so he could see for himself the transformation of the brownfield former school site into a beautiful new corner of the town. As well as an informative tour around the construction site to meet the Wh

A range of businesses have secured a place on a framework worth £100 million that will enable the modernisation and improvement of Scotland's public sector and social housing buildings. The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) invited companies across Scotland to tender for works under its Refu

Representatives from West Lothian Council recently visited the site of planned new council homes in Livingston that will include supported housing specifically for homeless young people.

Highland councillors are to consider proposals to invest up to £60 million in roads and infrastructure. The proposals include an additional £40m investment plan for roads and transport infrastructure. This, on top of the previous three years of increased levels of funding, would bring th

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has thrown its support behind grassroots football in Musselburgh, sponsoring the under-10s Wee Windsors Boys' Football Team.

Inspiring mums at Barratt Developments Scotland welcomed their daughters to work for the day to help nurture the next generation of talent. The visit took place to mark International Women’s Day to show the youngsters what their mums do when they go to work. The housebuilder hosted the event t

An award-winning roofing apprentice has described how his apprenticeship has not only helped build work-ready skills but also boosted his confidence. Euan Forsyth’s apprenticeship journey is being highlighted alongside other apprentices as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week which takes place

Persimmon apprentices showcased their bricklaying skills to Jenny Gilruth MSP, as the education secretary marked the homebuilder’s milestone donation of materials to construction colleges across Scotland. The cabinet secretary joined apprentices and members of staff at Ayrshire College’s