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Optimism across the UK construction sector rose last month, according to data from S&P Global yesterday.

Councillors will receive an update later this month on a £68.3 million investment programme covering schools, roads, community facilities and major infrastructure projects across the Falkirk area during 2026/27.

Paul Mitchell, managing director of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), has been appointed chair of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV). He succeeds Alan Wilson following his retirement as managing director of SELECT and his decision to step down as CICV chair.

Hood Property Cardrona Limited, a housebuilder working on a 20-home development near Peebles in the Scottish Borders, plunged into administration owing more than £4.5 million, it has emerged.

A multi-award-winning housing development in Irvine has reached completion after eight years of construction, delivering 197 new homes alongside a lasting legacy of quality, community investment and skills development. Persimmon Homes West Scotland has completed its Annick Grange development, which

Persimmon has reported a strong first half for 2026, growing completions, profits and market share even as buyer demand softened in the weeks following the period end.

The Scottish Housing Summit will bring together housing associations, local authorities, developers and industry bodies for a day dedicated to the issues shaping housing delivery in Scotland. Running alongside the Scottish Construction Summit, the co-located format also opens up valuable crossover w

St Mirren’s 1926 and 1959 Scottish Cup-winning heroes could be recognised with Paisley street names in their honour. The football club is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2027, and Renfrewshire Council is considering marking this milestone by naming the 24 streets at a new Paisley housing

A Glasgow construction and development firm has been placed into liquidation following legal action brought by HM Revenue and Customs. Impact Contracts (Glasgow) Limited, based at Craigton Industrial Estate, was wound up after HMRC petitioned Glasgow Sheriff Court to have a liquidator appointed. The

The first stage of the Highland Hydrogen Hub has moved a step forward with the approval of planning for the Cromarty Green Hydrogen Production Facility (CGHPF), a flagship 15MW green hydrogen electrolysis facility located in Alness, near Inverness.

The Highland Council has approved plans for Glenachulish Distillery, on land beside Loch Leven at Glenachulish, close to the Ballachulish Bridge. The £6 million project, with a shop and café, will create 7 permanent, year-round jobs and bring whisky-making back to this part of

GLM, the Edinburgh-based practice of chartered building surveyors, architects and project managers, has appointed Hannah Lloyd as associate director, business development. Hannah Lloyd brings a distinctive combination of private practice experience, deep sector network and commercial development exp

A South Lanarkshire-based facilities management company has restructured its operations after reaching a record £4 million turnover, with support from Business Gateway helping to position the business for its next phase of growth. Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd, founded by Steven

United Infrastructure Group has posted its strongest financial performance to date, with revenues rising 17.8% to £845.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2026, up from £718.2m the previous year, as the UK support services provider expanded aggressively through acquisitions and won a

Hillhouse Group has appointed experienced asphalt specialist Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in Midlothian later this year. Zander, who has been with Hillhouse Group for 13 years, will take on an expanded ro