Updated proposals for historic Edinburgh school site lodged after community feedback

UPDATED plans have been submitted for the restoration of the former Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh. Developer CALA Homes said the plans had been "revisited" prior...

Fife builder was told to halt work after unsafe scaffolding discovered

Work at height remains the biggest threat A Fife construction firm has been fined for risking workers’ lives by using unsafe scaffolding. G and G Contracts...

Edinburgh Napier University strikes partnership with Lost Shore Surf Resort

GROUNDBREAKING surfing research is set to take place in Scotland thanks to a new partnership between Lost Shore Surf Resort and Edinburgh Napier University. Formerly...

County Tyrone-based offsite specialist eyes further Scottish projects

A County Tyrone-based modular buildings specialist is aiming to ramp up work in Scotland after delivering a milestone project on behalf of Fife Council. JDC...

Morris & Spottiswood awarded Platinum membership by 5% Club

MORRIS & Spottiswood has been awarded Platinum accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2023-24 Employer Audit Scheme. The award recognises the contribution the business has...

Bowman Rebecchi launches estate agency with new director and major contract win

AN Inverclyde property specialist has announced the introduction of a new arm to its business operations with the launch of Bowman Rebecchi Estate Agents...

Construction stats “no immediate cause for concern”

THE latest ONS Output in the Construction Industry figures show a slight dip in May compared with the previous month - but industry experts...

NFRC hails recognition of traditional skills success at Edinburgh event

NFRC is celebrating recognition by the Scottish Parliament for efforts at the 10th Festival of Traditional Buildings, held in August. A parliamentary motion submitted by...
Nicola Sturgeon

Small housebuilders to benefit from new scheme

A £30 million scheme to open doors for people to buy new homes from small and medium sized housebuilders has been launched. The Scottish Government’s Help...
Dundee Road care home, Perth

Work progressing at ‘best-in-class’ Perth care home

BUILDING services provider Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed details of its progress at a new care home in Perth. Located on Dundee Road, the development is...
Aviemore homes

New Aviemore homes to be made available to local key workers

HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) is set to launch seven new homes in Aviemore that are exclusively available for local key workers. Located at the Tulloch...

Rearo on track to return to pre-pandemic performance

BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has announced that it expects to return to its pre-Covid performance level next year, despite seeing costs doubling,...

Critical infrastructure investment maintains growth momentum at Clancy

CLANCY has reported sustained growth across its work in energy, water, and civil engineering in its results for the 2024/25 financial year. In its 67th...

New £2.1m study to tackle ‘dark shadow’ of asbestos in Scotland

THE University of Glasgow is to help lead a new £2.1 million study aimed at solving why it can take decades for exposure to...

Dairy firm fails in development plan appeal

GRHAM'S The Family Dairy has said it is "extremely disappointed" by the decision made by the Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Housing...

APS reveals awards shortlist

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has unveiled the shortlist of successful entries for the National CDM and Student Designer Awards. The organisation said a record number...
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Housebuilder acquires Hamilton site ahead of 64-home development

MILLER Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, ahead of the delivery of 64 new homes. The Maplebrook development will follow on...

Cash boost for iconic school conversion

THE redevelopment of the former Donaldson's School for the Deaf site in Edinburgh's west end has been boosted by a new £14.2 million funding package...

Edinburgh Boiler Company offers free gas safety checks following fatal blast

THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is carrying out free gas safety checks for residents in the Baberton area of the city following the explosion...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

Milestone reached in A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn plans

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced further progress in plans to deliver the A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn. Following the publication last year of Made Orders,...