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The overall pace of construction growth moderated for the second month running to its least marked since October 2013, data from Markit/CIPS published today reveals. However, the figures failed to dampen soaring subcontractor rates and demand for skilled staff.

Plans for a new £100m energy research centre have been announced by the University of Aberdeen. The 19,000m2 purpose-built Energy Building will contain world class, sustainable facilities to build on the University’s and Aberdeen’s reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation, and cre

Sarah Speirs Tackling poor maintenance in traditional buildings could significantly reduce fuel poverty, experts are to advise the Scottish Government today.

Dundee has become the first UNESCO City of Design in the UK, a prestigious award that recognises the huge contribution the city has made to design worldwide.

Plans by the Unite Group to build student flats on the site of a derelict school in Aberdeen have been approved.

Custom House, Greenock Inverclyde secures £1m regeneration funding

The old Dumbarton Burgh Hall - the new council office design will retain this listed façade A new office building for West Dunbartonshire Council has moved a step closer after Keppie was appointed to design to building on behalf of hub West Scotland.

Kier Group has made a statement confirming it has held preliminary discussions regarding the possible acquisition of infrastructure builder Mouchel. Sources mention that the going price for Mouchel could be £400 million, although others say it could be as high as high as £500m.

McLaughlin & Harvey and Barr Construction are coming together under a single trading brand. Scottish-based Barr Construction is being brought under the McLaughlin & Harvey banner to form one UK-wide operator with a combined turnover in excess of £400 million and real potential to create new

Sarah Speirs RICS Scotland director Sarah Speirs has welcomed the Heads of Agreements outlined by the Smith Commission for providing “clarity, reassurance and direction” for the Scottish Government following the outcome of the referendum.

A £177 million incinerator is to be built in East Lothian after the project was given final approval.

Left to right: Russell Wilkie (Senior Development Manager - Murray Estates Ltd); Willie Burns (Managing Director -Taylor Wimpey West Scotland); Sir David Murray; Jestyn Davies (Managing Director -Murray Estates Ltd); Councillor James Coyle (Convener of the Planning and Transportation Committee – N

Apprenticeship schemes are on course to provide a £34 billion boost to the wider British economy this year, according to a new piece of analysis. Breaking this figure down, the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) said that apprenticeships could make an annual contribution of £31 bill

Housing minister visits Pennywell site in Edinburgh

Derek MacKay The tender to manage and maintain the Forth Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing is to be awarded to Amey LG Ltd.