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Stuart Hay has joined the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) as head of outreach – a new post and a key role as the professional body for Scottish chartered architects looks to strengthen its public policy presence and campaigning impact. With more than 20 years of experience

Plants to construct new hospitals, surgeries, and a network of treatment centres have been postponed by the Scottish Government. At least a dozen NHS construction projects across Scotland have been delayed or paused for up to two years as a result of budget pressures. These include a netwo

A Harbour Hub could be created in St Andrews aimed at revitalising and future-proofing the town’s mediaeval harbour.

Edinburgh-based property investment group Archibald Marckay Group has successfully secured a £530,000 funding deal from alternative finance lender Reward Finance Group. The funds will be used for the acquisition of a grade B listed building in Leith for hotel redevelopment and the completion o

UK Construction Week (UKCW) London has announced an even stronger focus on skills development, apprenticeships and training at this year’s show, including a live challenge featuring some of the world’s best in BIM digital construction; a new collaboration with the CITB (Construction Ind

The second phase of major works on the Tay Road Bridge is set to get underway next month.

A new partnership to support biodiversity in urban and rural environments will see Morgan Sindall Construction work directly with Groundwork on 14 projects that will benefit communities across Scotland, England, and Wales.

The Maybole Regeneration Project Team is looking for views on plans to transform Maybole High Street.

Works are due to get underway this Spring on the installation of new community and visitor facilities in the centre of Dounby. The £1 million project, at the Market Green in Dounby - situated between the Smithfield Hotel and the community school pitch - will see the erection of a new toilet bl

Clark Contracts has completed the major refurbishment of the Category B-listed Warrender Swim Centre for Edinburgh Leisure.

A Maeda CC1485 was recently deployed to execute a contract lift at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement for the sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. The land, which equates to 85 plots, is fully owned by the group.

Scotland has seen an increase in annual £1 million-plus house sales, reaching a new high of 506 transactions in 2023, up from 504 in 2022, according to property firm Rettie.

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has strengthened its business team after joining forces with a renowned industry veteran. With 19 years of experience and expertise in managing high-value contracts, Ross Barty steps into the role of regional business manager at the framework specialist.

Almond Housing Association is to develop a programme of repairs following the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in some of its properties. In late December 2023, Almond discovered that RAAC roof panels had been used in the construction of 318 properties in the Craigshil