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(from left) Erwin Lammertink, vice president AF Offshore; Charles Hammond, chief executive of Forth Ports, David Webster, port manager; Cllr John Alexander, leader of Dundee City Council and Callum Falconer, chief executive of Dundeecom Strategic step towards decommissioning at Port of Dundee

It was to prove a bridge too far for engineers 200 years ago but now a little-known Scot’s vision of a Forth crossing is set to become reality. Plans drawn by engineer and surveyor James Anderson in 1818 – which look remarkably similar to the Queensferry Crossing that opens tomorrow – have com

(from left) Neil Haining, Iain Macrae, Stephen Mallon and Sandy Cooper One of Scotland’s most experienced practices Mosaic Architecture + Design has boosted its staff numbers to 20 with the acquisition of Burnet Bell for an undisclosed sum.

How the completed AECC will look Property and construction firm Henry Boot has credited its Scottish operations for contributing to a 9% jump in profits.

The new Queensferry Crossing as viewed from Port Edgar Marina. Image reproduced courtesy of Transport Scotland In the week Scotland’s newest bridge opens to traffic, campaigners are setting out the benefits of another big infrastructure project that would help to create a more socially-just and lo

An Edinburgh hotel that puts profits back into advancing surgical standards worldwide to improve patient outcomes is to undergo an £8.5 million 52-room expansion. Following record occupancy numbers, Ten Hill Place is increasing to 129 rooms – close to a 70% increase on its current provision of 77

Ann O'Connell Independent Scottish law firm BTO Solicitors is encouraging organisations operating in the construction sector to ensure they are maximising their compliance with building standards ahead of a special event on the topic organised by Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS) a

Derek Johnstone Interior glass solution experts Indeglas has appointed two senior managers to director level.

Richard Hepburn Land and property search organisation Millar & Bryce has appointed Richard Hepburn as its new managing director.

New guidance which has identified sites for more than 800 additional houses in the Borders has been given the green light by councillors. Scottish Borders Council's Local Development Plan for housing was adopted more than a year ago with details of sites identified for housing developments.

Richard Jennings The Edinburgh Region has recently signed a City Deal that has sadly missed the mark when it comes to Placemaking, writes Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association managing director Richard Jennings.

Future Furniture is a commercial furniture supplier specializing in refurbishing student accommodation. Established in 2007 Future have delivered many high volume projects to the halls of residence of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Universities to name a few.

Artist's impression of how the development will look from Main Road New affordable homes to transform derelict site in Ayr

Jim Barrie City Gate Construction put culture at the heart of Paisley’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 this week by revealing that one of its senior staff is an accomplished artist whose generosity is set to help Paisley’s Accord Hospice.

Revised plans to turn the Old Royal High School building into a luxury hotel have been recommended refusal by City of Edinburgh Council planning officials. Developers behind the proposals, Duddingston House Properties and Urbanist Group, unveiled a scaled-back vision for the site in February after a