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Plans for a major data centre on the site of the former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters in west Edinburgh have been unanimously rejected, despite planning officers recommending approval. Members of the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub‑committee refused consent for t

Work is continuing to move forward with repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre, although the complex nature of the project has resulted in a new opening date.

WMR Contractors, a principal contractor specialising in high-end refurbishments and heritage restoration, has appointed Alisdair McTavish as senior contracts manager. Alisdair joins the leadership team to support the management of the expanding WMR portfolio of complex projects. He returns to the co

A team of East Lothian cyclists is gearing up for an even tougher test this spring, with housebuilder Dandara backing the Doddie Dasher’5 once again as they take on an 800-mile fundraising cycle in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

Moray Council has submitted an application for Listed Building Consent for the removal of the two failed sections of the Garmouth Viaduct, also known as the Spey Viaduct, following its partial collapse.

Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s full degree apprenticeship scheme has led to two teenagers gaining vital experience on multi-million-pound Scottish wind farms. As part of the firm’s commitment to nurturing the future of the industry, Charlie Chambers and Oliver Evans were able to head

The Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention, the charity pioneering online safety through crisis intervention technology, are launching their new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector.

Hundreds of surveyors, legal professionals and sector leaders from across Scotland came together earlier this week in a strong show of collaboration and professional leadership at the RICS Scotland Building Surveying and Dilapidations Conference at Hampden Park. The event provided an opportunity to

Construction work on the Paisley Museum has been completed ahead of an extensive fit-out period.

A new drive could get underway to help ensure that Dundee is streets ahead when roads are developed in the city.

Tenants have started to move into the new council homes in Linlithgow. Fifteen new homes have been handed over in Linlithgow with Cala Homes East delivering the homes on behalf of West Lothian Council as part of their Preston Glade development in Linlithgow.

Work has started on a mixture of 44 new homes in Cambuslang for South Lanarkshire Council.

Clark Contracts has appointed Mark McPeake as finance director. In his new role, Mark will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, overseeing financial governance and reporting, and supporting the business in delivering its growth and long-term objectives.

As one of the flagship infrastructure investments of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, the Bush Loan junction upgrade has now moved into its final design phase.

The developers behind Stonehaven Gateway have submitted a new Proposal of Application Notice for the site at New Mains of Ury backed by new data that supports the need for a larger main food superstore in the town. The developers are asking the public to provide feedback and suggestions on the propo