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An independent group commissioned by the Scottish Government to examine industry skills has made 40 recommendations to address gaps in housing construction expertise.

Workloads in Scotland’s civils sector have now fallen for a staggering six consecutive quarters leading to calls for more investment in the country’s infrastructure. Trade body CECA Scotland warned that there is “little scope for optimism” after its latest Workload Trends Sur

The roads network in South Ayrshire is set to benefit from record levels of investment over the next two years after the local authority pledged a £9.5 million spend in 2019/20.

The construction of on 91 homes at Mackie Village on Ury Estate on behalf of Hillcrest Housing Association is now under way. Local stakeholders including Andrew Bowie MP, Cllr Sarah Dickinson and Cllr Sandy Wallace joined Andrew Rae from FM Construction and Hillcrest Housing Association chief execut

Clark Contracts has completed the fit out of the new Glasgow Tribunals Centre at Atlantic Quay.

Glasgow-based private equity house Maven says it intends to begin developing rental housing and retirement villages. Having launched its property arm in 2011 with a focus on building hotels, student accommodation and commercial property, Maven managing partner Bill Nixon told The Times that the

An Aberdeen firm which provides hi-tech surveying and inspection services across multiple sectors such as construction, rail and energy, has been backed with a business loan from BE Group Debt Finance Scotland. The funding will allow Innovair to invest in innovative solutions and bring more res

LAR Housing Trust has strengthened its board with the appointment of one of the best known figures in Scotland’s legal scene as a trustee. Former Burness Paull chair, Philip Rodney, has joined the housing charity’s board as the organisation targets further growth across Scotland.

Perthshire law firm Macnabs has appointed Stewart Baillie as director of property for the firm. Mr Baillie who joined the firm from Andersons in Kinross, has a wealth of legal experience advising clients on all areas including property, court, commercial and private client work.

Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) since it fully opened in February, a new report has revealed.

Heat treatment experts at the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) have furthered research into a sustainable initiative that could save up to 100,000 tonnes of waste ash from landfill each year.

According to Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe (CEE), pioneering design, technological innovation and continued product development are all key to success in the global construction market. The compact machinery specialist has experienced significant growth in recent months and believes investmen

Scotland’s land reform body has called for a “fundamental rethink” for Scotland’s approach to land development.

A “radical” infrastructure programme to improve transport in and around Edinburgh city centre is to be released for consultation.

Work to refurbish and extend Aberdeenshire Council’s Viewmount office in Stonehaven is to begin at the start of June after the project gained formal approval by councillors. Due for completion by late summer next year, the project is to be undertaken by Morrison Construction and will be carrie