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A ten-year high in workload levels for builders in Scotland is being matched by steep increases in material prices and a growing struggle to secure labour causing a "perfect storm" for future building work, according to a trade body's survey. The latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation

Proposals to deliver four new villages of around 1,200 homes on the north eastern edge of Glasgow have reached the planning stage. The plans by Capper Farm Enterprises is for land between Easterhouse and the M73 motorway, which has been designated as part of a Community Growth Area in the Glasgow Ci

The directors of an East Kilbride double glazing firm have been disqualified after failing to keep records to explain where £2.4 million had been spent from the company bank accounts. Hagit Fieldman, 54, and Gary Fieldman, 58, both now living in Israel, were directors of First For Wi

BAM Nuttall has completed the installation of the main span of the new cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge connecting Sighthill and the nearby city centre following an overnight of the M8 over the weekend.

The Wates Group has announced the appointment of a new senior team focused on expanding the group’s work in healthcare construction. The team will be headed by Simon Kydd, currently head of healthcare at WSP. Simon takes up his new role as head of healthcare from 1 September 2021. He will be j

Advance Construction Scotland will be amongst the first groundworks civil engineering businesses in the UK to use green aggregates from SandandStone after the materials supplier signed a new agreement with Green Biofuels Ltd. All logistics and transport operations used by SandandStone will

A new care home located in Templehill, Troon, has been completed with preparations now underway to welcome its first residents this month.

HFD Group has secured a deal to deliver 100% of the energy for its flagship 177 Bothwell Street office development in Glasgow from an identified, local renewable supply.

The contract for the upgrade of Uig Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye has been awarded to RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited. Uig Port is owned by the Highland Council and working closely with Transport Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), CalMac Ferries Ltd and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar,

Montrose Port Authority has awarded a contract to a Moray firm for the supply and installation of a new pontoon to service the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm. Lossiemouth-based Inland & Coastal Marina Systems UK Ltd will install a new 30m pontoon at the port to allow crew vessels access to the

Moray Council has approved a formal planning application for the new £1.8 million Lossiemouth East Beach bridge.

Edinburgh-based private property investment and management company Sandstone has launched a new fund focused on traditional residential property across ten cities in the UK. The launch of Sandstone Residential REIT means that family offices, fund managers, charities and private clients with SIPPS wi

Fife Council has officially taken ownership of the new Madras College in St Andrews.

Kinloch Castle has been put up for sale for just £1. The castle, which is currently owned by Scottish National Heritage, is located on the Isle of Rum off Scotland's west coast.

Fife-based housebuilder, property developer and contractor Muir Group has reported a £1 million profit against a turnover of £63 million and nine consecutive years of profitable trading. Announcing its financial results for 2020/21, the group said Muir Construction turnover increased, fi