Two industry voices are urging the UK government to act on the cost and movement of construction inputs ahead of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Budget this month. Peel Ports Group wants a smarter approach to bringing materials into the UK, while the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) want
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Suppliers have been announced for the £4.29 billion National Framework for Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Enabling Works 2026, Pagabo’s largest infrastructure procurement offering to date.
Advance Construction has warned that rising fuel costs are putting growing pressure on the construction supply chain, and is calling on others in the industry to share their experiences as it prepares to lobby government.
Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has delivered a major renewable energy and decarbonisation project at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Cambuslang headquarters. More than 500 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery energy storage system have been installed to crea
Moray Council has agreed a series of decisions affecting Elgin and the wider area, from redirecting regeneration funding to launching a public consultation on Cooper Park. The council has reallocated £500,000 from the Sawmill project, which will not proceed as originally proposed, to the forme
Sibbald Training is working in partnership with BEAR Scotland to deliver a tailored Road Building and Maintenance training programme designed around the needs of BEAR’s workforce.
Campaigning trade body SELECT has partnered with Luceco Group to launch an ambitious new initiative that will deliver much-needed apprentice funding to small businesses across Scotland. The Powering Potential initiative will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each to help support the
The founder and managing director of two Scottish businesses, Gillian Murray, has scooped an accolade at a national awards.
Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) and Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) have announced a formal strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration between Scotland’s colleges, employers, industry and innovation partners and help develop the skills and capabilities needed f
The masterplan for the future regeneration of North Laurieston, a historic area on the south bank of the Clyde close to Glasgow city centre, has been approved by Glasgow City Council.
Residents seeking to bring Glasgow's former Corunna Bowling Club site into community ownership are calling on Scottish Ministers to respond urgently to requests for a ministerial call-in before a housing development is given final approval. The site, located within the historic St Vincent Crescent C
Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved plans for Koehler Renewable Energy UK’s (KRE UK) six-turbine Rowancraig wind farm, but the project is subject to conditions and the conclusion of a legal agreement.
Erin Flaherty and Andrew McNaughton have been appointed by Mott MacDonald as non-executive directors, with the new roles effective from 1 September 2026. The addition of non-executive directors would help to support Mott MacDonald’s long-term success and boost the stewardship of its employee o
The Metropolitan Police's final investigation file into the Grenfell Tower fire of 2017 has been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), with the Met requesting prosecutors to consider charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies.
One of Coatbridge’s best-known historic buildings is being given a new lease of life as part of a major town centre regeneration project that will create 43 new council homes for rent.

