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Work has started on a multi-million pound housing and commercial development in the heart of Stirling’s city centre.

Developers have been forced to concede defeat over a controversial application to build luxury houses on a site linked to the 17th century Battle of Bothwell Bridge, according to The Scotsman. Housebuilders Cala Homes had applied to build detached homes on the historic plot but had campaigners said

John Sinfield The UK Government can work better with industry to develop policies that give greater certainty and confidence to industry and encourage investment, innovation and growth, according to a report from the Construction Products Association.

Construction industry workers have seen their pay levels increase at twice the UK average over recent months, according to a new study. Research from the Hays recruitment firm shows that some building professionals have benefited from wage rises of more than 10 per cent over the last 12 months.

Kirkintilloch Masterplan presses on Far-reaching proposals to breathe new life into Kirkintilloch town centre are continuing, but the support of the local community is required to ensure the long-term success of the Kirkintilloch Town Centre Masterplan, the council has said.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging the construction industry to ensure basic health and safety measures are in place after a month long inspection initiative found 40 per cent of sites failing to properly protect workers. Unacceptable conditions and dangerous practices were found at nea

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has with great sadness notified its members and friends of the death of David Mackay Hon FRIAS.

Glasgow Housing Association has submitted plans to build 105 homes at the former Govan tram depot, Glasgow.

Sarah Speirs Scottish house price growth remained steady as demand soared during October, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

Work to extend Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries shopping centre could start as early as April with “good progress” being made with plans for the site, its owners said today.

Hotel and leisure facilities could be incorporated into a planned transformation of Dundee College’s Constitution Road campus, it has been revealed. The area has been empty since the college left in 2011 and since then the site has been a target for vandals and thieves.

Vital ground investigations got underway today as part of the A90 Haudagain Improvement scheme.

A new housing development in the East Neuk of Fife, built as part of an affordable housing scheme pioneered by rural landowners, has been opened by minister for housing and welfare, Margaret Burgess MSP.

Portsoy bunkhouse conversion secures lottery funding

Building work has begun on a new enterprise and research centre at Inverness Campus.