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A new development of homes in Broadford on the Isle of Skye is set to be launched for private sale through a Priority Purchase Scheme. Being delivered by Inverness-based contractor Compass Building and Construction Services, the eight homes are located within the Campbell’s

Construction work has commenced on a project to deliver 86 houses and 50 flats in Glasgow for the New Avenue Living Fund managed by PfP Capital. Swan Group has appointed McTaggart Construction to deliver the project which is due to be completed in 4Q of 2025.

Aberdeenshire-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year, foll

A crane operator used his skills to rescue an unlucky dog after it fell into a hole on a construction site.

A working group has been established to understand the extent that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been used in social housing in Scotland with early indications that the use of the material is not widespread.

Fife’s own bestselling crime writer Val McDermid was the special guest of Silverburn Park as works got underway on the restoration of the B-listed former flax mill this week. Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) has been working alongside Fife Council for several years to deliver the overall vi

The Scottish Government has confirmed funding of £140 million that will see the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project. In addition, transport minister Fiona Hyslop revealed the Barrhead route electrification and associated station improvement works remain on track for completion in

The administrators of Dundee-based construction services firm McGill, which entered administration for the second time in less than four years in August last year, are taking legal action against its parent company, United Capital Investments Ltd (UC), to recover £442,602.

Progress has been made towards the delivery of a brand-new primary school in Winchburgh.

With construction firms facing increased insolvency risk from inflation, slowing demand and the climate crisis, a new report from Turner & Townsend warns against short-term thinking which could derail vital, long-term strategic priorities. The global professional services firm’s Autumn 202

Linking Scotland's fastest-growing town to a major railway line could remove almost half a million cars from Central Belt motorways and ensure the country takes a "significant step" towards its net-zero emissions goal, according to a new report. Earlier this week, Winchburgh Developments Ltd chief e

An area of underused greenspace in Cardonald has been transformed into a vibrant community park, complemented by sustainable drainage measures that reduce flood risk.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is soon to begin work building 47 new homes on vacant land in the east of the city.

Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and fun

The Caol and Lochyside Flood Prevention Scheme in Fort William, Lochaber has officially opened. The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure chair, Councillor Ken Gowans, opened the Flood Prevention Scheme with pupils from local Primary Schools and Lochaber High School, alongside communit