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New images of the planned refurbishment of Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery have been revealed as the proposals are lodged with the local authority.

Trade body SELECT has issued a joint statement with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) supporting new regulations to help consumers and competent qualified electricians. The long-running campaign for Recognition of Electricians as a Profession has been e

Skanska UK has set a new carbon reduction target which includes cutting all direct and supply chain emissions. Supported by a number of intermediate goals, the main goal is for the firm’s portfolio of projects to be carbon neutral by 2045.

Work has started to transform a derelict site in the south side of Glasgow into much-needed affordable homes.

Eco2Solar has agreed a new partnership with heat battery specialist Sunamp to install innovative renewable power solutions on homes within Taylor Wimpey’s Dargavel development in Bishopton.

Kirsti Olson, a construction partner in Dentons' Edinburgh office, has been following the Scottish Government's progress in confronting the issue of payments in the construction industry since its announcement in December that it intended to consult on the subject.

A charity which aims to raise awareness and improve mental health in the construction industry has encouraged business leaders to be “courageous” and build a culture of prevention when it comes to their individual strategies.

Affordable housing builder McTaggart Group has been announced as finalists across seven categories of the Scottish Homes Awards 2019 including ‘Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units)’ for the second year running.

A car park, a swimming pool and a McDonald's are just some of the most outrageous design proposals for the fire-hit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Architecture magazine Dezeen has collated some of the most outlandish.

A long running case against seven large construction companies who blacklisted workers has been settled with a £1.9 million compensation agreement.

Winchburgh Developments Limited (WDL) has agreed a new contract with Bellway Homes to sell land to the housebuilder for 93 new homes. The deal marks the beginning of the second phase of housebuilding at Winchburgh, which will deliver a further 1,000 private and affordable homes by 2025.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has confirmed the appointment of its new chief executive following the retirement of Chris Blythe OBE. Caroline Gumble, currently chief operating officer for Make UK, will take up the post in August.

An international architectural competition has been launched which covets ideas for the adaptive reuse of the Egyptian Halls in Glasgow.

The UK Government has backed a multi-million pound deal that will see Japan’s biggest housebuilder move into the UK housing market with immediate effect.

Independent kitchen designer Kitchens International has created a new stand-alone division to meet a growing demand for its commercial interiors.