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The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) has released the 2024 Minor Works suite for use in Scotland.

Work is starting on the first phase of development at Ravenscraig Enterprise Park to create new commercial premises which will support local jobs and economic growth.

At a time when Scotland desperately needs electricians to fulfil housing demand and net zero targets, the head of Scotland’s largest construction trade body has accused the UK and Scottish Governments of undermining the electrical workforce of the future. Speaking ahead of Scottish Apprentices

Care home provider Meallmore has increased the banking facility with HSBC UK to £90 million to support the next phase of its strategic growth and ongoing investment in high‑quality care environments across the country.

Persimmon West Scotland has donated £14,672 to Beatson Cancer Charity, marking the third consecutive year of its partnership with the Glasgow-based cancer care centre. Throughout 2025, Persimmon staff organised a variety of fundraising events, including golf days, bake sales, step challenges,

In line with Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s pledge to donate £25 to Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station for every home sold and legally completed at its Hawthorn Gardens development, the housebuilder has made its latest contribution of £950, bringing the total raised so far to £

Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.

Scottish Borders Council is continuing work to explore the potential extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle.

Moray Council has unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site.

Highland Council has appointed the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).  Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the regi

The Scottish Land Commission has today published a policy roadmap that outlines practical actions to widen land ownership, strengthen local decision-making and unlock opportunities for homes, jobs and climate investment across the country.

Plans for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries have taken a major leap forward, paving the way for Wheatley Homes South’s biggest development in the area.

A former nurses’ house in Skye has been sold by NHS Highland in order to support efforts to deliver a second phase of community-led affordable housing. The Staffin Nurse’s Cottage in Clachan, which is almost 100 years old, has been bought by Staffin Community Trust (SCT).

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a public consultation on its proposal to designate the archaeological remains of the pavilion at the site of the first Hampden as a scheduled monument. Hampden was the first purpose-built football ground in Scotland and one of the earliest to be built

A new £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects that help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate change.