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The Scottish Government could save about £12 billion by buying out public private contracts for a range of schools and hospital projects, according to Unison. The trade union, which represents public sector workers, has called on all political parties to support councils to buy back the contracts,

One of Scotland’s largest construction industry sub-contractors is returning home to Clydeside after 50 years away. After seeing pre-tax profits rise 26 per cent last year and turnover hit £37 million, Veitchi Group is continuing to grow with a new head office on the banks of the Clyde.

Glasgow City Council has appointed a multidisciplinary team led by MVRDV and Austin-Smith:Lord to embark on the design of District Regeneration Frameworks for four city centre districts. The project will look to create a clear urban structure to realise Glasgow’s economic, cultural and social pote

Hew Balfour Havelock Europa has announced the appointment of Hew Balfour as a non-executive director.

David Jarvie Jarvie Plant Group has launched a “group-wide” recruitment drive to help support its rapid business growth.

A company that made over 2.5 million nuisance calls has been handed a £50,000 fine. Nevis Home Improvements, based in Glasgow, was given the penalty after 175 complaints were made about its recorded phone message about its energy-saving services.

(from left) Chris MacLeod: Graham Construction, framework director, Jule Plesko: Graham Construction, managing QS, Pat O’Hare: Graham Construction, contracts director Graham Construction has been named ‘Contractor of the Year’ at this year’s internationally-acclaimed NEC Awards in London for

A new £1.15 million Dalmonach Community Centre and nursery will be built after the plans were agreed by councillors. The existing Dalmonach CE Centre, in Bonhill, was forced to close in January following serious damage to its flat-roof.

Neil Clapperton, chief executive of Grampian Housing Association (left) and Barry Davidson, financial director, Barratt North Scotland Grampian HA and Barratt joint venture delivers latest affordable homes

A 168-square-foot house complete with a small grassy garden, granite countertops, a solar panel on the roof to power the door chime and lights, has been constructed using boxes of Huggies. U.S. non-profit organisation HomeAid Orange County held its second annual Builders for Babies event, a campaign

A 60-year-old worker has been killed after being hit by a crane he was directing on the Queensferry Crossing project. The fatal incident occurred just after noon on Thursday on the deck attached to the bridge’s north tower. It is understood that the worker died after he was hit by the boom of a sp

Oxgangs Primary School was the first school in Edinburgh to close The City of Edinburgh Council will appoint independent experts to check that the city’s schools are safe to reopen in a move that marks a significant departure from the previous system which saw builders approve their own work.

Plans for a £80 million golf course development in Aberdeenshire backed by American golfer Jack Nicklaus have been approved by councillors. FM Group’s Ury Estate development, near Stonehaven, will see a “world class” golf course, designed by golfing legend Nicklaus, as well as a clubhouse, ho

Liberty House has completed its acquisition of the former Tata Steel plate making facilities at Dalzell and Clydebridge in Lanarkshire. The deal involved a back-to-back transaction in which the Scottish Government acquired the two plants from Tata Steel and immediately sold them to Liberty House.

Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall is constructing a new primary school campus in Bishopbriggs as part of East Dunbartonshire Council’s plan to update its schools estate. Located on the existing Woodhill Primary School site, the new building will replace the existing Auchinairn