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Kier has held a UK-first trial of a technology to support its strategy delivering net zero carbon emissions. Through its work with procurement partner, Sunbelt Rentals, it is using PUNCH Flybrid flywheel technology on its Shakespeare North site, to assess if the innovation could reduce the energy re

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has announced the appointment of Andy Outram as its new chairperson. Andy has extensive experience across the UK’s construction sector, having worked in the industry for 35 years. He is currently lead director for real estate in Scotland at Turner

Glasgow City Council has recommended that the design contract for the George Square Area Project, aka 'Block C' of the city centre Avenues programme, will be awarded to John McAslan and Partners.

Castle Douglas architect Simon Winstanley FRIAS RIBA passed away last month aged 73. Mr Winstanley, who founded Crallan & Winstanley Architects in 1983, received several awards over his career including a commendation by the Galloway Preservation Society.

CCG Homes has secured planning permission for a housing development at the former Calderwood Lodge Primary School in Newlands.

New Scottish Property Federation (SPF) chair Kevin Robertson said today he will use his term in the office to focus on post-lockdown recovery & rejuvenation. Mr Robertson, who is also managing director of KR Developments, starts his tenure as the focus turns to post

A public consultation is underway on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development providing community, health and housing support services in Bonnyrigg.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has marked the passing of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh with a tribute to the body's Royal Patron.

Onlookers on both the north and south banks of the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular sight at the weekend as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded before their eyes. In an operation spanning two days, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit – at

More than £10 million is to be spent improving roads and roads infrastructure across South Lanarkshire in the next year.

The collapse of corporate giant Carillion in January 2018 highlights a culture of financial deviance embedded at the heart of the UK construction sector, according to new research by London South Bank University (LSBU).

Edinburgh and St Andrews have featured in the top tier of places in the UK for those looking to develop UK Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) this year, according to the latest research from Savills.

One of Scotland’s largest residential developments will soon be offering much-needed new affordable housing for residents in East Lothian. Cruden Homes will start on site this month at Blindwells, where it will deliver 60 new affordable homes on behalf of East Lothian Council, following the la

A north east housebuilder has reaffirmed its commitment to the regional supply chain by announcing the appointment of local suppliers for the construction of its latest development in the south of Aberdeenshire. Gourdon-based Fotheringham Homes announced its new development – The Beaches at Jo

Political parties should commit to building a green recovery and creating thousands of sustainable jobs across Scotland through a major home retrofit programme, according to the Existing Homes Alliance Scotland.