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QCHA chief executive Shona Stephen and Glasgow City Council leader Frank McAveety New social housing completed on banks of Forth & Clyde Canal

The Chinese government has taken steps to forbid the construction of “bizarre” and “odd-shaped” buildings that are devoid of character or cultural heritage. A new directive has been issued to ban architecture that is “oversized, xenocentric, weird” and called for buildings that are “su

Plans for the University's Data Technology Institute Ambitious plans to transform the University of Edinburgh's campuses have been boosted by a £200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Morgan Sindall has reported a pre-tax loss of £14.8 million for 2015 after writing off nearly £47m on two old construction contracts for the Ministry of Defence at the Faslane Naval Base in West Scotland. The final cost of its floating jetty job and separate living accommodation and infrastructure

Nicholas Wrigley Housebuilder Persimmon has reported a set of results significantly ahead of original expectations.

The tower in its location at Glasgow Science Centre The decision to build Glasgow Tower at the River Clyde instead of St Enoch Square is the root cause of all the problems which have beset the landmark, according to two leading architects.

Construction work on the new Kelso High School is set to begin after financial close was reached on the £21.4 million project. Scottish Borders Council had hoped to begin construction of the facility last summer however it was one of a number of projects put on hold following a European ruling over

North Ayrshire Council has unveiled an extensive £275 million Capital Investment Programme as it agreed its budget for the forthcoming financial year. The ten-year programme, which includes £71m of brand new investment, will protect funding for new schools, economic regeneration and North Ayrshire

Cruden directors David McEvoy (centre left) and Raymond McCafferty (centre right) are presented with Most Innovative Contractor Award A Retrofit App designed to assist social landlords reduce fuel poverty has helped Cruden Building & Renewals take home the prize for Most Innovative Contractor at

Bill Banks Kingdom Housing Association is creating additional opportunities for young people to get a start in their careers.

Image of Pitscottie Road courtesy of Montgomery Forgan Associates Kingdom completes consultation into £6m Cupar affordable housing plan

DONG Energy is progressing with plans to build the world’s first bioliquid plant for handling unsorted household waste in Cheshire. It will be the first plant to deploy enzymes to digest unsorted household waste to produce biogas for electricity generation.

Graeme Cameron Infrastructure company Robertson has established a new energy services division as it seeks to expand its offering to clients.

Duncan Ogilvie Ogilvie Group has revealed it is “actively looking at further business acquisitions” as it reported an “excellent” 21 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to £4.9 million.

Scottish Water has appointed two joint ventures to provide technical consultancy support in its 2015-2021 investment programme. ARC, comprising of Atkins and RPS, will share the £120 million contract with m2, made up of MWH and Mott MacDonald.