News

The dire state of the UK’s transport infrastructure is contributing to the housing crisis, according to a new report published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Joining the Dots: a new approach to tackling the UK’s infrastructure challenges, makes the case for addressing the U

Leith Street to reopen following major infrastructure works Edinburgh’s Leith Street will reopen to traffic in both directions by 6am on Saturday 28 July, ahead of this year’s Fringe, following a programme of infrastructure improvement works which began in September 2017.

In a move which celebrates its commitment to age diversity, Airdrie family business Arvill Plant and Tool Hire has appointed a 78-year-old construction industry veteran as one its sales executives. The company has acquired the services of hugely experienced and universally-respected plant hire speci

Jamie McLean and Susan Wilson of MacMic pictured with Eaglesham Primary School Pupils (L-R: Nathan Clough P6 / Jessica Marchant P2 / Matthew McVey P5 / Milla Perry P6 / Niamh Moore P7 / Isla Wilson P3) Pupils at Eaglesham Primary School have undertaken an exciting project to build a greenhouse out o

Scotland’s construction industry is being held back by poor broadband and high postal delivery charges, according to new research. A total of 44% of businesses in the sector have told Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) that broadband in their area is variable or poor. The statistic is in contrast with

The Macallan distillery and visitor centre in Speyside Robertson Group has announced that it expects to report in excess of 25% growth in turnover due in part to a shift in focus and a sustainable order book.

Plans for a £200 million expansion of the Union Square shopping centre in Aberdeen have been given the green light. Owners Hammerson have now been granted planning permission in principle for a major extension, which would include space for 30 new retailers and a 120-bedroom hotel.

Andrew Woodrow Planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, which recently expanded its operation in Scotland with the opening of an office in the centre of Glasgow, has announced the appointment of a new planning associate.

Richard Whitfield Commercial property firm Knight Frank has appointed a new head of building consultancy to drive forward business growth and expand the offering in Scotland.

Donna Chisholm, area manager for HIE in Moray, Derek Mackay MSP and Sandy Adam of Saltire Business Parks Cabinet secretary for finance Derek Mackay MSP yesterday marked the official start of construction at Elgin Business Park, the largest new industrial park in North of Scotland.

St Cecilia’s Hall at the University of Edinburgh Indeglas has been specified by architects Page\Park to develop the design, then carry out the supply and installation of internal glass screens and fully glazed doors at St Cecilia’s Hall, the University of Edinburgh’s music museum and teaching

Renovations at the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s Redhall Walled Garden mental health service in Edinburgh have been given a boost after Morrison Construction organised a crane lift to move new accommodation into place. Managed by SAMH, the service takes its name from the 18th-century wa

Robertson Group is celebrating after winning a Community Engagement award at the Considerate Constructor’s Scheme’s (CCS) inaugural National Ultra Site Awards Ceremony. The award, presented at a special event held in London, recognises the measures taken by Robertson to engage with the local com

Senior Architectural Systems adds spirit to Glasgow’s new whisky distillery Whisky production has returned to the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow for the first time in 100 years with the completion of the new Clydeside Distillery.

A tour of crazy golf holes designed by architects two years ago for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is to return for a street festival in Dundee this weekend. The course includes famous landmarks throughout time such as the Falkirk Wheel, The Tay Bridge, the Royal Arch and the V&A. It will