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The ongoing transformation of the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh has been hit with a further delay after “unexpected defects” were discovered in part of the building.

The opening of a new maternity hospital and cancer centre in Aberdeen has been delayed with costs estimated to have increased by £60 million.

An increased allocation of funding for affordable homes and energy efficiency from yesterday’s draft Scottish budget has been welcomed, though the Scottish Government “missed an opportunity” to set out how they will invest in Scotland’s builders.

Linear Design & Construct (LDC) looks set to continue the success of its first full year of operation with a series of early contracts wins for 2020. The firm has secured further work with hub South West and South Ayrshire Council following the successful completion of refurbishment/fit-out work

An ambitious programme of investment in homes is at the centre of £100 million spending plans approved by South Lanarkshire Council.

Housing and social care provider Mears Group has launched an independent scrutiny board to "challenge the company" and question its PLC board and senior managers. The board, one part of a new resident engagement model, will have the right to roam across Mears, will sit equally alongside the PLC boar

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) is to refinance its existing bank debt after securing a £114 million financing deal with M&G Investments. DGHP, which became part of Wheatley Group in December 2019, has ambitions to develop up to 1,000 homes over the next five years.

Councillors in Aberdeen have agreed to adopt a ‘gold’ standard for new local authority housing as part of an ongoing programme to deliver 2,000 additional homes. 

The training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Helen Yeulet as its new director following the departure of Tony Howard. Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Helen was previously skills director at the Finishes & Interiors Sector (FIS) – the t

Last week saw almost 100 S2 pupils from across the North East travel to Aberdeen Football Club for the final of the Build Your Future school’s construction challenge. S2 pupils from winning team, Banchory Academy, with Michelle Forth from Safety Scotland; Stewart Milne, chairman of Stewart Mil

Glasgow-based developer CCG Homes has reached a major milestone in the delivery of its flagship housing development Riverford Gardens.

A Highland village church has emerged victorious after being hit with local restaurant’s water bills.

Glasgow’s Govan Old Church could be adapted and extended to enable the A-listed building to be utilised as an events venue and public space.

Hadden Group has signalled its continued growth and development with the appointment of Mark McGuffe as its new business development assistant and community engagement officer. A business and marketing graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, Mr McGuffie has previously worked for organisations such

North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious plans to build the next generation of council homes moved forward this week after a £19 million agreement was signed with partners hub South West Scotland. Contractor Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd is scheduled to start later this month on 116 new modern, affo