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Pedestrian‑focused changes will be trialled on Queen Street and Ingram Street in early 2026 as part of Glasgow's People First Zone (PFZ) approach for the city centre.

As Russell Roof Tiles celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Lochmaben manufacturer is highlighting almost 15 years of significant transformation following its move to independence.

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney visited a newly completed Hillcrest development in Dundee, which has delivered another 18 homes towards the city’s provision of affordable housing. With the Scottish Government’s Housing to 2040 objective aiming to deliver a considerable boost of a

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Scotland’s construction and housebuilding sector has once again stepped up to support communities during the festive season, delivering thousands of gifts, donations and volunteer hours to charities across the country. From toy banks and food projects to veterans’ support hubs and grassr

Significant progress is being made on a major improvement programme at Pomarium multi‑storey flats in Perth, with work running slightly ahead of schedule. The essential upgrade project forms part of Perth & Kinross Council’s wider programme of structural maintenance across all council‑

The demolition of a building damaged by fire at 41 Scott Street in Perth city centre has been completed. One person died when the devastating fire took hold in the early hours of Saturday, 14 June.

A stalled housing development in Kelso is moving forward again after being derailed by the pandemic. Scottish Borders Council originally granted planning permission in principle in 2019 for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of 11 homes on the former DM Wallace and Sons Ltd si

Housebuilder Keepmoat is to invest £84 million to deliver 332 high-quality new homes in Stoneyburn, partnering with Home Group to create a multi-tenure community. The development will see Home Group deliver 33 affordable new homes at the site off Cannop Crescent, which when complete, will prov

Scottish Construction Now’s readership gravitated toward stories of corporate upheaval, funding disputes, and sector‑wide soul‑searching throughout 2025 — a year defined by volatility, scrutiny and structural change across Scotland’s built environment.

Global construction equipment parts supplier Astrak Group has strengthened its global presence with the acquisition of TKV, one of Australia’s leading specialist suppliers of pads, tracks, and undercarriage solutions for construction and agricultural equipment.

Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.

The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has announced the sudden death of its president and chairman, Wayne Connolly. Wayne was a highly respected leader within NASC, the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) and the wider scaffolding and access sector. He began

Ayrshire Housing has appointed a new head of development to drive forward future expansion opportunities. Eleanor Derbyshire will work with Ayrshire Housing’s chief executive, Lesley-Anne Junner on planning and implementing the specification, procurement, programming and delivery of the associ

South Ayrshire Council continues to deliver affordable housing, with 147 more homes to be completed or started on site by the end of 25/26.