BAM Construction, Clark Contracts, Kier Construction, Morgan Sindall Construction, Morrison Construction and Tilbury Douglas are set to compete for Contractor of the Year at the 2025 Learning Places Scotland Awards. The full shortlist has now been revealed ahead of the awards ceremony in Glasgow thi
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Court dismisses action against builders of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in respect of defective cladding
Scotland's appeals court has dismissed an action raised against the constructors of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow alleging defects in the cladding of part of the adult hospital. Lord Braid granted decree of absolvitor in the Outer House of the Court of Session after finding that the claim
Ellon-based housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced plans to cut up to 25 jobs, citing "significant challenges" within the housebuilding sector. With a current workforce of 168, the job losses will predominantly affect head office staff rather than tradespeople.
The construction phase of the first major refurbishment of Paisley Museum in its 150-year history is set to be completed by the end of the year.
Contractor GRAHAM has completed the construction of a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow city centre for iQ Student Accommodation. The complex on Bath Street has been handed over to the PBSA provider, which acquired the site in August 2022, will operate and ma
Edinburgh’s first purpose-built concert hall for 100 years is to benefit from the fortune left by the celebrated Scottish industrialist Andrew Carnegie. The philanthropic foundation Carnegie Corporation of New York has made a $1 million grant towards the “design and programming of the Du
McLaughlin & Harvey has handed over the keys to Ayrshire Hospice’s new capital build project based in Ayr.
Riverside Scotland has formed a strategic partnership with Union Technical, a Glasgow-based energy services firm, to enhance the energy efficiency of its homes across south-west Scotland. The partnership focuses on retrofitting homes to improve thermal efficiency and reduce energy bills for tenants.
The next stage in an ambitious project to develop a heritage park within the former Prestongrange Colliery and Brickworks between Prestonpans and Musselburgh was started earlier this month by Clark Contracts. This latest phase will focus on the repair and redevelopment of the former Pithead Ba
Premium estate agency Fine & Country has announced a significant expansion to cover the whole of Scotland, building on its established success in the south of the country. Property entrepreneurs Louisa Thomson and Andrew Jack will spearhead the ambitious growth plans, with both drawing upon sign
The UK government’s proposal to limit immigration could inadvertently cause even more acute skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector. That is the warning from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors Panel, which tracks movement in tender pricing levels
Members of the public are invited to attend a second consultation event on proposals for purpose-built student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. Bankfoot APAM wants to replace a highly energy-inefficient office building at 38 Cadogan Street that is no longer viable to modernise.
Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has welcomed new tenants to their homes in the newly completed Mill Loan development in the heart of Airdrie town centre.
Fleming has initiated the construction of a new annexe to the historic Greenbank Parish Church in Clarkston.
Savills has formally submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council for the redevelopment of Centre West in East Kilbride Town Centre.


