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Richard Lochhead, minister for small business, innovation and trade, has taken over the role of chair of the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) in Scotland to lead a refresh of membership at the organisation. Coming as the Forum embarks on co-developing a Transformation Plan to deliver on the

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the names of six new Honorary Fellows in recognition of their significant contribution to Scotland’s cultural, academic, business or political life. Many within the 2023 cohort of RIAS Honorary Fellows have been recognised

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has been awarded the coveted Investors in Young People (IIYP) Platinum Accreditation – making it the only housebuilder and just one of 12 organisations in Scotland to secure this award from the Investor in People accreditation framework. From its regional head offic

Nearly a quarter of a million extra people are needed in construction by 2027 but outdated perceptions mean it is often overlooked as a career, according to a new report.

A major Japanese company has announced plans to establish a manufacturing plant in Scotland to supply the country’s growing renewable energy sector. Energy Secretary Neil Gray met Sumitomo Electric Industries (SEI) in Osaka to discuss the company’s plans for a subsea cable factory in the

Occupier demand for commercial property in Scotland rose for the first time since Q2 2022, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor, however the industry continues to face a challenging environment. A net balance of +5% of respondents in Sco

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has been appointed lead consultant on the construction of a new retail park on the outskirts of Banchory.

JR Scaffold Services, a division of The JR Group, has erected a significant scaffold structure around one of Paisley’s most well-known cultural landmarks – Paisley Museum - as the Grade A-listed building undergoes a major renovation project.

Spifox the Scottish Property and Construction Industry Charity is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year by Zip-Sliding the Clyde! The charity, which has raised over £6 million since its formation, has set itself the target of raising a record £0.5m in this celebration year.

Turner & Townsend has been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary consultancy for Crown Estate Scotland’s Built Development, Coastal and Land Transactions Professional Services Framework after a competitive public tender process. The three-year framework running to 2026, with the option of

ADP Architecture has acquired London and Edinburgh-based Ethos Design and Architecture (EDA). The acquisition, now complete, forms part of ADP’s growth strategy and brings the employee-owned practice’s staff total to 140.

Glasgow City Council has turned down an appeal into the refusal of planning permission for a block of flats in Cranhill.

Housebuilder Persimmon said it is “encouraged by the early signs of improved customer confidence” despite a significant drop in the number of new homes completed in the first three months of this year. Build rates at the firm fell 30% to 176 units per week (Q1 2022: 252 units per week),

West Lothian Council has approved Cruden Homes' plans to build 49 new affordable flats at Sydney Street in Craigshill.

Construction workers made a toddler’s day by including him in their work.