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An inquiry report on construction failings at the DG One leisure centre in Dumfries has highlighted more than 90 defects at the project. The flagship facility opened in 2008 but was forced to shut permanently six years later for repair work which will cost more than the original construction. Since

Finance director Ian Murdoch (left) and chief executive Chris Endsor Scottish housebuilder Miller Homes has underlined its commitment to capitalise on strong demand for family homes in areas such as Glasgow and Edinburgh after posting strong annual results.

Robertson Timber Engineering has appointed Neil Stevens as operations director. With over 30 years’ industry experience, Neil will be based out of the Seaham, County Durham facility where he will head up UK operations, leading the 70-strong team across a wide-range of current and future projects.

A further 357 jobs have been saved following the collapse of construction and facilities management firm Carillion, taking the total to 11,450. However, a further 36 roles have been lost.

Almost £10 million will be invested in the roads network over the next year South Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a record level of investment in the region’s roads network over the next year.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has once again launched Architect in the Hoose to help homeowners and raise money for the Architects Benevolent Society (ABS). The scheme involves architects offering free, hour-long consultations to the public, in return for a small donation

Southside Housing Association homes starting to take shape Glasgow-based construction firm CCG (Scotland) Ltd is changing the face of Admiral Street in Glasgow’s Kinning Park area as the first of 35 apartments start to take shape.

Architects have unveiled proposals to create a self-sufficient group of floating modular pyramids for people seeking a ‘new offshore living experience’. Waya is a conceptual project from Lazzarini Design that is currently crowdfunding its first prototypes by offering investors citizenship of Way

Confidence in the Scottish construction sector has fallen with employers expressing growing concerns about the potential impact of Brexit on industry labour costs. Employers responding to the quarterly Scottish Construction Monitor survey by the Scottish Building Federation were asked to rate how co

Interserve CEO Debbie White Support services and construction firm Interserve has reported a £244 million loss after a full contracts review saw a further wave of write-downs.

The University of Stirling has unveiled plans for one of the biggest infrastructure investments since its foundation. Designed with input from the Students’ Union, staff and local stakeholders, the £21 million Campus Central project will see the refurbishment of the existing Atrium, creation of a

The former power station was razed to the ground in September 2015 Councillors in East Lothian are seeking talks with the Scottish Government after Ministers decided to call-in plans to develop the former Cockenzie Power Station site.

Stewart Denny on site at Macadam Asphalt in Colburn Quarry, Pettinain A Lanark-based company has become the latest to receive a £100,000 business loan through South Lanarkshire Council.

Lorcan Hayes, site agent with RJ McLeod, at the Kype Muir site The construction of a new South Lanarkshire wind farm has taken a big step forward as groundworks, including turbine foundations, are completed ahead of turbine assembly in July.

St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott Glasgow-based manufacturer Rearo Laminates Ltd has completed supply work on a £7,000 refurbishment of St Mirren FC’s tunnel area.