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Housebuilder hails ‘milestone year’ as turnover and profits soar

MILLER Homes has hailed a record year for the business - which saw significant rises in turnover and adjusted operating profit - after publishing...
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Plans progress for £25m Edinburgh retirement village

VIVERE Extra Care Group has received minded to approve planning consent for Edinburgh's first fully integrated community of extra care homes. The firm plans to...
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UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions

THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
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McLaughlin & Harvey to lead £107m Port Ellen upgrade

CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has announced the appointment of McLaughlin & Harvey to lead construction work on the £107 million upgrade of Port...
Ivan McKee MSP

RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...
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New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways

A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce. Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
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New Scottish housebuilding research reveals ‘rapidly worsening situation’

A new report from Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned that Scotland's housing emergency could develop into a 'catastrophe' without effective government intervention. Following analysis...
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Strong support for cabinet-level construction minister in Scotland

SCOTLAND'S construction sector is backing calls for the appointment of a cabinet-level minister for construction and infrastructure within the Scottish Government. This was one of...
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Glasgow city centre building to be demolished following fire

A building left 'seriously compromised' on Glasgow's Union Corner following the devastating fire on March 8 is to be demolished, Glasgow City Council has...

CITB confirms significant changes to funding system

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services. The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
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Balfour Beatty ‘delivered on expectations’ as 2025 full-year results revealed

BALFOUR Beatty has surpassed its 3% margin profit target for its UK operations one year ahead of expectations. The group has revealed its 2025 full-year...
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Glasgow insurance broker launches emergency helpline to support businesses affected by city centre fire

AN insurance brokerage has launched a free emergency helpline to support businesses impacted by the fire that destroyed a B-listed Victorian building in Glasgow...
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Graham + Sibbald acquires JMP Construction and Property Consultants

GRAHAM + Sibbald has completed the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The move follows the purchase...
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Work begins on 191-bed Edinburgh student accommodation complex

A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction of a new 191-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. Student housing developer Alumno and private...
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UK health secretary marks opening of ‘landmark’ Glasgow innovation hub

UK health secretary Wes Streeting MP has marked the official launch of the Health Innovation Hub (HiH) in Glasgow, a purpose-built life sciences laboratory...
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CCG confirms expanded apprentice intake for 2026

CCG (Scotland) has announced 14 trade apprentices will join its group of companies in August. The group said the expanded intake reflects a 'significant uplift'...
Nuclear new build is one example where the civil construction and ECI workforce work alongside each other. Photo courtesy of EDF Energy/Hinkley Point C

Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body

THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
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Robertson appoints new chairman as founder steps back from daily involvement

ROBERTSON Group has announced the appointment of John Watson as chairman, succeeding founder Sir Bill Robertson who has chosen to step back from daily...
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Scottish parents hold positive view of construction apprenticeships for their children

NEW research from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has revealed that construction tops Scottish parental preferences for their child’s career path and apprenticeships...
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‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards

AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...