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A masterplan for 160 new homes on the outskirts of Newburgh, which was initially drawn up by stricken housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes, has been approved.

The outline design of a scheme to protect Musselburgh from major flood risk was presented to elected members at the full meeting of East Lothian Council on Tuesday 23 January 2024.

An annual award given to Dundee City Council’s Construction Services Apprentice of the Year has been picked up this year by a roofer.

A transformative project at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is set to benefit more than 10,000 children who require treatment at the hospital’s operating theatres each year. In an innovative collaboration between the hospital and design studio Graven, the project is resetting tradit

Network Rail will shortly begin work to extend platforms at eight stations on the West Highland Line.

Hundreds of primary pupils across North Ayrshire received an early Christmas present in the form of a new children’s book, following a donation from homebuilder Persimmon West Scotland. ‘Cones and Building Homes’ was commissioned by Persimmon Homes and written by author Chris Madel

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has continued to be a steadfast beacon of hope for those in need with 4,438 people reaching out for support through its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline during 2023, a 30% increase on the previous year.

Glasgow events venue SWG3 has teamed up with architectural practice Stallan-Brand to lodge plans for a new 142-bedroom multi-purpose hotel.

More than 40 professionals battled through Storm Jocelyn this week for a morning of insightful discussion on the green skills gap faced by Scotland’s building and construction industry.

A record number of certified heat pumps and solar panels were installed in Scottish homes and businesses in 2023, with an 18% jump on the previous record set the year before, according to new figures.

Two construction workers who are obsessed with Norse mythology are working to transform the Montana woods into a Scandinavian oasis. Twin brothers Nick and Andy Bertrand inherited their Scandinavian roots from their father's side of the family and have used it as inspiration to build an entire Vikin

Michelle Cameron has been named as Persimmon North Scotland’s new finance manager. Michelle, a management accountant, joined the housebuilder earlier this month from Taylor Wimpey, where she served as finance manager for the last eight years. Prior to her career in house building, Michelle wor

Govan Drydock Limited has been given the green light to re-open after Glasgow City Council granted a Change of Use Planning Consent.

Plans for a 267-bed purpose-built student accommodation building (PBSA) in Edinburgh brought forward by Vita Group have been approved.

A plan for reforming Scottish construction procurement, improving quality and moving towards net zero and fair work has been unveiled by the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). The government and industry collaborative body said its Transformation Action Plan aims to increase th