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Two ground investigations contracts have been awarded as part of the A9 dualling programme. BAM Ritchies will undertake the contract totalling nearly £3 million for the Crubenmore to Kincraig stretch while Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Ltd was awarded a £3.8m contract for the Pitlochry to Gl

The soaring cost of construction materials following the EU referendum has forced almost a quarter (22%) of SMEs to pass on price increases to consumers, according to research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Around a third (32%) of respondents to an FMB survey indicated that the fall in

Edinburgh-based charity Projekt 42 has unveiled plans to create a purpose-built community gym and wellness centre in Leith, after gaining the support of local property businesses. Established by Sara Hawkins following her own battle with mental health, the not-for-profit venture aims to tackle misco

Partner David Anderson and senior associate Sian Jefferies Law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn outlines that a recent case demonstrates that a payee to a construction contract may not always require to show that it was their intention to give notice under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regenerati

Housebuilder CALA Homes (North) hosted its bi-annual subcontractor seminar at the Village Hotel in Kingswells. The event – which was attended by more than 60 subcontractors from across the North – included presentations from a number of CALA staff members as well as Trevor Mutch from R Davidson

Architects in Ireland have raised €124,000 for homeless people by giving free consultations in exchange for donations. In one week, 191 members of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) completed 1,366 one hour consultations with the public for a donation of €90, every cent of w

September hearing for new Aberdeen FC stadium A pre-determination hearing into Aberdeen FC's plans for a new stadium on the outskirts of the city will take place in September.

Islanders on the Small Isle of Sanday have launched a fundraising appeal so the island can finally get a road. Its first crossing was built more than 100 years ago to allow pupils from the neighbouring Canna island to attend school, but when it was destroyed by a flood in 2005 it was replaced with a

Architect's impression of the new Douglas Laing headquarters A whisky firm has revealed plans to build a new £10.7 million urban distillery and bottling complex on the banks of the River Clyde.

Buchan House Plans to transform one of St Andrew Square’s most prominent and historic buildings into a 72-bedroom hotel have been submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.

Consulting engineer Fairhurst has announced the appointment of three new Partners in Scotland. Based in the firm’s Glasgow head office, Neil McGarry and Alan Blair take up positions within the structures and geo-engineering sections respectively.

Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has been selected to draw up designs for the redevelopment of Anderson High School in Lerwick for Shetland Islands Council. The project will develop a vision and redevelopment strategy for the site to create a vibrant, thriving and sustainable mixed use community within

An example of the roller glider planned for the complex Detailed plans to transform a former Dundee market building into a children’s leisure complex complete with Europe’s largest roller glider have been given the green light.

More than €4 million has been awarded to Glasgow City Council to develop sustainable solutions tackling issues such as fuel poverty, ageing infrastructure and air quality on its new smart street district. The €4.1m EU Horizon 2020 programme grant will be used to develop initiatives, such as inte

The first of its kind, £13.8m project will see the Faith Schools’ joint campus open its door for the new school term beginning next month. The state-of-the-art build is scheduled to open in August and will be the first school to specifically welcome pupils of both Catholic and Jewish faiths under