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A £760,000 window replacement programme led by Govan Housing Group has delivered high‑quality upgrades to dozens of traditional tenement homes. The investment is improving comfort, reducing energy bills and enhancing the appearance of properties across the area.

Later in 2026, engineers will be carrying out £9 million of upgrades and repairs on the Kyle line and at Inverness station, with a three-week railway closure planned between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh.  The route, which connects communities across the Highlands will close to allow a si

Paisley Museum’s fit-out and install programme will be finished by the end of 2026, ahead of reopening to the public in early 2027.  Over 1,800 local Renfrewshire residents have helped to co-design the new museum, from helping to influence the design and facilities for the museum, as well

Major retrofit projects, new technology and collaboration are among the highlights of the fourth iteration of the Accelerate to Zero Awards.

Plans have been unveiled to bring an abandoned township back to life as a new outdoor activity centre on the shores of Loch Tay.

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to demolish and rebuild Liberton Community Fire Station.

Engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has appointed Chris Wozencroft as commercial manager for Scotland, a key role supporting the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects across the country. Based in the company's Glasgow office, Chris will lead commercial activiti

Cruden has concluded a contract with the landowner to acquire the former Postings Shopping Centre site in Kirkcaldy, marking a significant milestone in plans to deliver much-needed affordable housing in the heart of the town. Working in partnership with Kingdom Group, the housebuilder is bringing fo

A sprawling hospital campus in one of Edinburgh’s most desirable neighbourhoods could eventually be transformed with around 500 new homes as plans for the future of the site take another step forward.

A team from Briar Homes will attend Glasgow’s SEC in October for Yellow Yogis, one of the UK’s largest indoor yoga sessions, in a bid to help raise £250,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity. Spearheaded by Briar Homes director Gillian Quigley, who is a yoga enthusiast, the team will part

Scottish Construction Now editor Kieran Findlay has appeared on The Hard Hat Talks podcast to showcase the benefits of attending next month's Scottish Construction Summit. The free-to-attend event will take place at the SEC Glasgow on October 22nd.

Work is getting underway at the Kingswood development, which is part of the wider Dunfermline North, West and South West Strategic Land Allocation and is the biggest residential-led development site allocated within Fife.

Balhousie Primary School's former pupils, teachers, staff and members of the local community are being given the opportunity to own a small piece of the school's history. Built in 1908, the school was part of local life for more than a century, with generations of children passing through its doors

Councillors will be asked to approve proposals for a new all-through Additional Support Needs (ASN) campus at Carrongrange, after the completion of a statutory consultation with families, pupils, staff as well as the wider community.

Preparatory groundwork has commenced on a new community all-weather sports pitch on the east side of Inverness, with construction planned for later in 2026.  The council has been looking to deliver the all-weather sports pitch at Inverness Campus for use by the community and partners.