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A set of ten strategies to shape the development of the publicly-owned Cairngorm Estate over the next 25 years has been published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The 3,500-acre estate (1,418 hectares) includes footpaths and trails offering access to wild areas that provide habitat for rar

A robot made famous by dancing on YouTube is set to help save lives and cut carbon dioxide emissions by supporting hazardous environment research at the National Robotarium, based at Heriot-Watt University.

As part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s ongoing multi-million-pound regeneration programme in North Edinburgh, the project team have submitted detailed plans for a new multi-use community hub at MacMillan Square in partnership with North Edinburgh Arts (NEA). The first of its kind in the ci

The Highland Council has published the main construction contract for the Inverness Castle transformation on the procurement website Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The contract signals the next stage in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands.

Glasgow City Region is to formally launch the latest contract pipeline for its £1 billion City Deal infrastructure programme including details of over £150 million worth of tier one infrastructure contracts due to go to open tender in the coming three years. A free online busin

A new national service has been established to improve the quality and management of healthcare construction and refurbishment projects across NHS Scotland.

AIM-listed housebuilder Springfield Properties said today that it expects its 2020/21 results to be significantly ahead of market expectations, reflecting significant year-on-year revenue growth.

The sale of Kier Group's housebuilding arm to a newly formed company owned by Terra Firma founder and chairman Guy Hands has now been completed.

Aberdeen City Council has highlighted rising construction costs plus a shortage of materials and workers after the local authority confirmed it would manage to build only half of its target of 2,000 homes by next year’s deadline.

A new bridge over the Black Cart river next to Glasgow Airport which promises to bring big benefits for people cycling and walking in Renfrewshire was installed last week.

Rail infrastructure engineering services provider QTS Group Ltd has completed the acquisition of Uddingston-based rail electrification expert Rail Electrification Limited (REL). The acquisition, which will see REL operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of QTS, brings the company into the Renew Ho

Developers have lodged a bid to overturn the rejection of a major build to rent development on the banks of the canal near Speirs Wharf in Glasgow.

A vital stage of the West Link project in Inverness swung into place yesterday with the opening of the new Torvean Bridge. The swing bridge opening represents a core element of the transformational West Link Project which is now drawing towards its conclusion.

Lucy Black from Construction Scotland Innovation Centre believes that 5G has the potential to support and accelerate efficiencies in the construction industry. Recently, the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre held an on-line event that looked at the potential impact of 5G on construction,

A family construction firm has won a top industry award for “outstanding” work on a Bridge of Allan kitchen renovation.  Kevin Wilson Joiners & Building Contractors was awarded the Best Kitchen Project honour by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) at its 2021 Scotl