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Cabinet secretary for housing Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith on Thursday 5 March to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with current and former apprentices building their careers in the construction industry.

Albyn Housing Society has received a £10 million funding package as part of more than £2.5 billion of new finance being made available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. The housing association has begun work on the first 125 homes

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance to reflect changes in national planning policy.

Fife Council is set to progress the delivery of 56 new-build council houses in Boreland, Kirkcaldy, following a decision taken by councillors this week.

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has started work on the B-listed 4-6 Melrose Street, located in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. Initial works will focus on much-needed repair and maintenance of the building. A target programme of works, including roof replacement, fabric repairs and s

A consultation opened this week on the Fort William Integrated Transport Plan (ITP) aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity in and around the town.

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has promoted James Parlour to the role of technical director in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the business and his pivotal role in shaping technical innovation and operational excellence within the team. James joined the company five years ago

Grangemouth will benefit from £10 million in new investment to create new jobs and boost skills development, the Scottish Government has announced. Further investment into Celtic Renewables will support the company’s expansion into large‑scale commercial production of sustainable bioch

BE-ST has delivered an intensive programme of specialist training to over 140 apprentices and pre-apprentices this week in Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 and build the skills needed for Scotland’s low carbon future.

The development of a new hospital in Lochaber has reached two significant milestones, as the project continues to gather momentum toward delivering modern healthcare facilities for the communities of Fort William and the wider Lochaber area.

Scotland's contract law will be modernised under legislation backed by MSPs, providing clearer rules for individuals and businesses on how legally binding agreements are formed and some of the remedies available when they are breached. The Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill was passed

UK construction output fell at a faster pace in February as a deepening slump in housebuilding dragged the sector back into sharper contraction, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction PMI.

Galliford Try has delivered a strong first-half performance, lifting its full‑year outlook after a sharp rise in profit, strengthened margins, and a growing, government‑backed order book. The contractor reported a 20%+ jump in pre‑tax profit, reaching around £24 million for the six month

Construction work has begun on Lock 16: Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills, located at the former AG Barr Irn Bru factory in Camelon, Falkirk. The project is being delivered by main contractor Robertson Construction Central East, following on from its previous wo

Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, joined the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew, to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week.