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Glasgow City Council has paved the way for a rundown building in Trongate to be demolished and replaced by almost 100 studios for students. Permission has been granted for a facade retention scheme at the B-listed building from 137-143 Trongate, which is set to be extended upwards, while 151 Trongat

A bid to build new homes on protected green belt land in Barrhead is expected to be rejected this week. Ramzan Properties is seeking permission in principle from East Renfrewshire Council to develop a site north‑east of Dubbs Road, opposite Cowan Park. The firm wants to deliver five “high‑

Winchburgh Marina will play host to accessible and affordable lessons in paddleboarding and kayaking for children and adults after organisations teamed together to subsidise active opportunities for the local community. Winchburgh Community Development Trust (WCDT) will deliver sessions in Scotland&

SSEN Transmission has successfully completed the new Kergord to Gremista electricity transmission link on Shetland.   The link is an important step in helping secure Shetland’s future electricity needs and supporting the islands’ transition to a low carbon energy future, strengtheni

Morgan Sindall Group has sharply upgraded its profit expectations for 2026, signalling a stronger-than-anticipated year driven by robust performances in its Construction and Fit-Out divisions.

A major eco‑wellness and leisure development planned for the former St Ninians opencast mine and Loch Fitty is expected to secure planning permission next week. National Pride (St Ninians) Ltd, the community interest company behind the proposal, intends to turn the 976‑acre brownfield site into

A long‑established East Kilbride kitchen appliance company has collapsed into administration, resulting in the loss of all 18 jobs. Merchant City Distributors Limited was based in the Kelvin Industrial Estate, supplying and installing kitchen appliances across Scotland for 25 years. Directors said

A Drumchapel apprentice has brushed off the competition after a stunning double win in two of the UK’s toughest trade contests. Ricky Booth, 32, a painting and decorating apprentice with Persimmon Homes West Scotland, went head-to-head with some of the UK’s top apprentices and came out o

Dalbeattie-based modular construction company Iron & Pine has secured a contract with Scottish Canals to deliver a high-quality and sustainable modular office at the iconic Falkirk Wheel.

RSBi, one of Europe's largest supported employers, has been awarded a £275,000 contract to design and manufacture all furniture for a new premium student accommodation development in Glasgow.

Dundee United Football Club is to explore plans to redevelop part of its stadium into a brand new Community Hub.

Communities across Scotland could benefit by £500 million per year if politicians and the renewables industry begin preparing now for a Scottish Community Wealth Fund. 

Cala’s proposals for a new residential development in Erskine have taken a significant step forward, with Renfrewshire Council confirming it is “minded to grant” approval for the plans. The development, to be known as Blyth Gardens, will provide a high-quality mix of 57 private hom

Work has started to deliver 142 new homes in Hamilton.

Lego fans have a chance to put their building skills to the test by taking part in a project to build the iconic Prestongrange Cornish Beam Engine.