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BAM UK & Ireland and Clark Contracts have been named as suppliers by digital procurement specialist Pagabo for the National Framework for Major Works 2026.

The new A7 junction providing access to Center Parcs Scottish Borders has been completed on schedule, marking an important step forward in the development of the new holiday village.

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has opened applications for a £900 million framework set to support urgent and planned housing and building repairs.

Multi-trade principal contractor Lochlie Construction Group has officially achieved BM TRADA Q-Mark certification for both Fire Door Installation (STD052) and Fire Door Maintenance (STD058). Under Certificate Number 4780, Lochlie holds dual certification, establishing a recognised sta

The Scottish public is finally being given the chance to have a say on one of the most pressing matters of public safety after a petition was launched asking Holyrood to regulate the electrical industry and protect the title of electrician. The appeal to the Scottish Parliament is the latest mo

The Scottish Government is exploring new ways to privately finance major public infrastructure projects, with the Scottish Futures Trust leading work on alternative funding models as pressure on public finances constrains capital spending. The trust is working with the market on a revised approach t

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy does not inadvertently undermine housing delivery, regeneration and climate objectives. In its response to the latest technical consultation, the RIAS

Heritage-led regeneration in Buckhaven that celebrates the area's historic buildings and will create new opportunities for local people has secured major funding. A total of £1.2 million in support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been announced for the five-year project.

Knight Property Group directors James Barrack, Howard Crawshaw and Gordon Middleton have successfully completed the Palace to Palace Cycle Challenge in London, raising more than £4,000 for The King’s Trust. The trio took on the 50-mile challenge on Sunday 4 October as part of celebration

Two renewable energy developers have thrown their support behind a call for communities hosting Scotland’s next generation of onshore wind farms to retain a greater share of the wealth created by the projects. OnPath Energy and Muirhall Energy have backed a report by independent consultancy Bi

A tender can be submitted online. The confidence to award it often comes from a conversation. In construction, relationships carry projects. Long before ground is broken, clients, contractors, consultants and funders need to trust one another, and that trust is rarely built on drawings and programme

Amey and HMP Grampian have celebrated the success of the latest cohort of prisoners to complete industry-recognised construction training, helping participants gain qualifications, build practical skills and prepare for future employment opportunities.

NHBC has appointed Caroline Eyre to the newly created role of head of portfolio management. Caroline will oversee the underwriting portfolio, ensuring risk appetite and strategy are translated into disciplined portfolio decisions.

The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled plans for a new visitor centre at The Hill House in Helensburgh, as part of its plans to secure the long-term future of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's internationally significant masterpiece.   The proposals are part of Mackintosh Illuminated, the conse

UK asset manager for property finance, LendInvest, has made three new appointments to its property development finance team. The portfolio management team has been broadened through the appointments of Matt Freeman as senior portfolio manager, as well as portfolio managers Keisi Morina and Andrew Fe