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Global Infrastructure, the civil engineering and construction partner to the energy and utilities sectors, has announced the launch of a new Specialist Works division, which is forecast to deliver a multi-million-pound turnover in year one. The business is also reviewing further tender opportunities

As school holidays approach, construction companies across the region are being urged by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to take additional precautions to keep children safe this summer. While rare, children have tragically lost their lives, and others have been injured, after making their way

The Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has announced a significant restructuring of its membership subscription rates. The move aims to simplify the fee process and provide a level of financial support to construction companies across Scotland.

In Westhill, Aberdeenshire, a 63-home development has now been completed, marking the conclusion of a difficult four-year project.

Richard Bathgate, restructuring partner and licensed insolvency practitioner at Johnston Carmichael LLP, has been appointed interim liquidator of Nairn-based Alpha Plus Windows & Conservatories Limited. The appointment follows a period of challenging trading conditions for the home improvement b

York-based development company S Harrison, has received planning permission for a landmark purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh. The development will transform a brownfield site within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area into stude

Detailed planning consent from Glasgow City Council has been given to CXG Glasgow Ltd for phase one of the £250 million Charing Cross Gateway development, indicating progress for work on a major gateway site in Glasgow city centre. The development will deliver a 620-bed student accommodation o

Quarry material supplier Hillhouse Group is heading for growth in its operations with a new asphalt production facility at its Soutra Mains Quarry site in Midlothian due to open in Autumn this year.   The facility will bring locally produced asphalt supply to the East of Scotland for the f

The construction of a community campus, including a new primary school, at Durieshill has been granted planning permission on 23 June 2026.

A trial is being led by WGM Engineering and the The Fish Friendly Hydropower Company (FFH) in partnership with Scottish Water for a hydropower system, for water and wastewater site use.  The project, which is currently going ahead at Scottish Water’s Shieldhall Wastewater Treatment Works

An additional £100,000 is being invested in Perth and Kinross Council’s Property Flood Resilience Grant Scheme following an overwhelming response from residents and businesses.

The construction sector has been advised by the energy firm Aggreko to examine on-site power strategies in a bid to maintain resilience during heatwaves, and mitigate the impact of the weather on project delivery.

  The Chartered Institute of Building’s President for the 26/27 term has been revealed as Saul Humphrey FCIOB. 

Major progress has been reached by contractors Wills Bros on the initial phase of a project to strengthen North Ayrshire’s road network. 

The independent property and construction consultancy, Reid Mitchell HD, has been named as a supplier to the Government Commercial Agency’s RM6356 Construction Professional Services 2 framework.