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More members of the Scottish Parliament cite renewable energy as an industry with high growth potential than any other, according to new research released today. Four in ten (39%) MSPs said renewable energy is a sector with the greatest potential for growth in the next five years – ahead of fi

Aberdeen City Council co-leaders Jenny Laing and Douglas Lumsden today hailed the £23 million development work being undertaken across the city as new nurseries start to take shape in preparation for the rollout of extended Early Years Learning and Childcare hours later this year. (from left)

The latest participant in our Just a Minute feature is QS Advisor Limited founder and Bstructured co-founder Grant Tod. Name: Grant Tod

Archaeologists have carefully recreated images of a figure on a Pictish stone, discovered during the construction of a road in 2017, with the details uncovered offering new insights into Scotland's warrior past.

Architectural practice Halliday Fraser Munro has made a series of top-level additions to the senior team in its Glasgow office to help drive forward the firm’s strategic growth in the central belt. Deborah McKay joins as projects director while David Craig takes on the role of technical direct

Integrated interior fit-out specialist Linear Projects has revealed a strong start to the year with three new contracts, building on a strongly established reputation in the education sector. In Edinburgh, the team has successfully secured the provision of the new Broomhills Primary School, being de

The Hunter Foundation has unveiled plans to develop a state-of-the-art teaching facility on the banks of Loch Lomond.

Dentons senior associate, Sarah Alexander, discusses the case of Babcock Marine (Clyde) Ltd v HS Barrier Coatings Ltd [2019] CSOH 110 and its impact on what an adjudicator needs to do if they use other people (like a QS) when preparing their decision. In December 2019, Scottish Construction Now publ

Clark Contracts is currently delivering three projects for the University of Strathclyde through its Minor Works Framework.

Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Limited arrived on-site yesterday as the next key part of the redevelopment of Dundee Waterfront got under way.

A major refurbishment project of one of Scotland's most important, and environmentally friendly, pieces of infrastructure – the Katrine Aqueduct – has afforded a unique insight into what was one of the world's greatest feats of engineering of its day.

A contractor ‘capacity crunch’ may impact the construction industry’s ability to respond to an upswing in capital spending according to Turner & Townsend, as private sector clients and government reactivate investment plans in the wake of Brexit clarity.

Housebuilder Avant Homes is set to build 252 new homes in Jackton following the approval of a £68.8 million development in the East Kilbride town.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has lodged detailed proposals for its plans to build more than 400 new homes at the western edge of Cowie. Plans for up to 433 new homes on land to the south of Bannockburn Road at Berryhills were granted approval on appeal in 2018 after Stirling Council voted against the

Highlighting the energy strategy behind making Shawfair as sustainable as possible, James Palmer said the project can become an exemplar for others to follow. In 2005 Apple launched the iPod Nano, mobile phones were used for making calls, and Al Gore began working on his documentary, “An Incon