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A proposal to move Paisley Grammar School to a new-build community campus on the town's Renfrew Road is going before councillors for approval next week.

The storm on the US Capitol by Donald Trump supporters on January 6 has provided inspiration for architects to envision fortifying the building in Washington DC with a dystopian 'Capitol Castle' project.

The UK Government has launched new legal action against eight former directors of failed contractor Carillion which could see them banned from running businesses for up to 15 years.

Contracting and fit-out specialist Linear Group has acquired a stake in Kyle Management Solutions, a fire safety solutions consultancy, to create Linear Fire Safety (LFS). Based in the group’s Glasgow HQ, LFS becomes the fifth division of Linear Group. The move will see three new senior f

Glasgow City Council has confirmed that it is developing an £11.9 million film production facility within the city's historic Kelvin Hall.

Ambitious proposals to create a major industrial and commercial development in Bowling took another step forward this week after planning permission was granted.

Yesterday was a record day for Scottish Construction Now with over 30,000 visitors to its website. The total number of unique visitors was 30,483 - reaching a new milestone. The free daily SCN newsletter was also sent to 10,110 readers.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has echoed calls for the industry to “play its part” during lockdown ­and has urged workers to keep following vital health and safety guidance. The industry collective reminded contractors to observe new rules after the Scottis

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has implemented a wholesale restructuring of its studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels and Dumfries, as the firm anticipates further growth in 2021. Aiming to build on a strong performance last year, where revenues exceeded £1.5 million, the company said

Quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has appointed Paul Brown as strategic adviser to the business to assist the senior team with its expansion in the utilities, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Mr Brown's career has encompassed over 30 years’ experience

Bouygues Energies & Services, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been selected by Valneva, a speciality vaccine company, for the turnkey design and build of its manufacturing facility in Livingston.

Redpath Construction has been awarded three new projects which will all be delivered in early 2021. The Central Belt regional contractor, specialising in refurbishment, interiors and construction projects, has already begun work on the projects including the refurbishment of Theatre 5 at the Royal A

Maxi Construction has started work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston. This is the company’s first contract award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Construction Works and Associated Services Framework.

Housebuilder Story Homes has welcomed 11 new trainees as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in and developing young talent. Developing future talent has been a long-term aim for the builder and in the past 10 months it has recruited four trainee assistant site managers, five trainee sa

James Gibb residential factors has appointed David Leese to its senior management team, in the newly-created position of chief operating officer. The extraordinary business growth of James Gibb has driven investment in the new position, which is focused on system leadership across the whole business