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Mactaggart & Mickel’s Building Communities Fund contributed £1,000 to Symington Community Council to stage a charity concert last month to raise funds for a commemorative bench in the village marking the sacrifice of those who did not return from the trenches in 1918. The concert was

Morrison Construction paid a visit to New College Lanarkshire to give pre-apprentices an insight into the career opportunities available in the construction industry. Economic performance manager Jim Johnstone and assistant community skills manager Caitlin Quinn from the contractor visited the Mothe

Work is gathering pace on the new Whitecraig Community Centre in East Lothian after groundworks began on the site. Due for completion in August 2019, the centre will include a multi-purpose games hall, creche and café. Changing facilities for Deantown Welfare Bowling Club members are also inc

The £250 million Queen’s Quay regeneration project in Clydebank is set to be the site of Scotland’s first of its kind large-scale water source heat pump scheme to connect to a district heating network. The ground-breaking scheme will initially see the installation of 5MW of water s

A Balfour Beatty-supported competition entry with St Gerardines Primary in Lossiemouth has been announced as a UK winning entry in this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme Honor Big Build competition. As part of community benefits delivery on the new Lossiemouth High School, schools in the

Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Ltd has opened a new facility in Scotland to support its continued growth and its commitment to deliver site investigation projects nationwide across all construction sectors. The firm said the new regional office in East Kilbride offers a prime location to de

Royal Boskalis Westminster has been appointed as preferred contractor for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm project off the east coast of Scotland. The Dutch firm has signed an exclusive Pre-Construction Agreement (PCA) with Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL), a subsidiary of Red Rock Power Ltd.

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is looking forward to reporting 2018 financial results in line with expectations following a stable year for the housing market. The firm said it ended 2018 with an "excellent" total order book valued at £1,782 million as at 31 December 2018, up from £1,628m a

Plans to build an 85-home development in Aberdeen have been withdrawn by Stewart Milne Group after a new developer took over the site. Stewart Milne confirmed the development at Friarsfield Road in Cults will no longer proceed.

The Falkirk Wheel is set to reveal its engineering secrets, with the first-ever public tour of the iconic structure’s internal workings. Until now, visitors have only been able to imagine the engineering magic hidden behind The Wheel’s curved steel and soaring arches, but canal custodian

Perth-based housebuilder A&J Stephen has warned it expects to lose money in the current financial year due to delays in development sites coming forward. The family firm, which currently has developments in Perth, Glenfarg, Inverness and the outskirts of Aberdeen, trebled its profits last year.

Independent building and project consultancy Paragon has strengthened its Edinburgh team with two new appointments, as the firm doubles its headcount in the capital. Paul Lafferty joins Paragon as an associate director, bringing over 16 years’ of knowledge with him, while Elaine McKail takes o

Much-needed new homes in Central Govan in Glasgow are on their way in a £15 million boost from Elderpark Housing. Work has begun on site to deliver the 82 rented properties along with the restoration of a landmark B-listed former school.

Housebuilder Persimmon has said that its profits will be “moderately ahead” of forecasts as the firm continues to grow despite a boardroom bonus controversy. In a trading update today, Persimmon said its full results next month will show revenue growth to £3.74 billion and pre-tax

The Unite union has recommended that its local government trades membership accept a revised pay offer from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA). The craft agreement, which is a separate proposal from the wider local authority offer, covers joiners, labourers, painters and electricia