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The independent review which proposed a package of measures to change Scotland’s planning system has been welcomed by Fife Council. The local authority has long called for an overhaul of the system to enable communities to have a greater say and provide a more effective system and yesterday it sai

Colin Bennett from LDC (left) and Andy Kerr, managing director of CMS Window Systems Window and door manufacturer CMS Window Systems has secured investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC to support the firm’s ambitious growth plans.

The vast majority of house builders have used or have considered using modern methods of construction (MMC) in the last three years, according to new research from the NHBC Foundation. The study found that one of the key attractions to MMC is the perceived ability to build more quickly and there is

Roddy MacDonald Housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd has announced the appointment of Roddy MacDonald as its new affordable housing director.

A group of Scotland’s foremost transport and planning experts has been selected to assess bids for groundbreaking community-led active travels schemes across the country. Minister for Transport and the Islands, Humza Yousaf, welcomed the announcement and said he was confident the panel would selec

Work starts to create permanent home for INTO Stirling Morrison Construction has began work to construct a permanent academic centre for INTO Stirling, a joint venture arrangement between INTO University Partnerships and the University of Stirling.

A US flooring business has been turning heads with a banner placed alongside a road near its store. Flowood Flooring and Design, obviously poking fun about how long a pile of dirt resulting from a construction project has been in front of its building, posted a banner in front with a large arrow poi

Scottish Water is submitting a planning application for a state-of-the-art Waste Water Treatment Works upgrade at its site in Inverurie. If approved, the work will be carried out by Scottish Water’s alliance partner Efficient Service Delivery (ESD), a joint venture between Galliford Try, MWH Treat

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is developing a new Ethical Labour Standard to help construction companies comply with the Modern Slavery Act. The move follows findings of The Global Slavery Index this week which suggested that there are approximately 12,000 people in the United Kingdom tr

Uncertainty over the EU referendum has resulted in delayed spending by construction clients as buyer reported another dip in May, according to the Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI index. UK construction firms noted a general slowdown in market conditions last month with the May reading falling to 51.

Graham Construction has completed a purpose-built Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU) at Stratheden Hospital in Fife. The energy-efficient IPCU will cater for those experiencing acute episodes of mental illness, providing specialist care and treatment to patients.

Fiona Hodgson Fiona Hodgson has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation (SNIPEF).

Family-run housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Group honoured 215 years’ of dedicated service by employees at its Long Service Awards. Held following the company’s 90th anniversary year, the event celebrated 16 employees who all reached milestones with the Group, starting from 10 years up to 25

A new demonstration house which could make home life easier for those living with dementia was launched at the BRE Innovation Park in Ravenscraig yesterday. Coinciding with Scottish Dementia Awareness Week (30 May-5 June) and in conjunction with Alzheimer Scotland, BRE has unveiled the Dementia Frie

Video footage showing the construction of the largest single span bridge being built as part of the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project has been released by Transport Scotland. The time lapse footage reveals nine pairs of 3m high steel beams, approximately 77m in length and weighi