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Artist’s impression looking north over the phase 1b development to show the planned infrastructure and housing, and the neighbourhood centre, which is part of the next phase of the new community at Countesswells. (Illustration courtesy of Countesswells Development Limited) Plans have been approved

NHS Lanarkshire has been given the go-ahead to develop an outline business case to rebuild or refurbish Monklands Hospital. The approval of the initial agreement to seek a capital allocation for the project means the health board can move on to the next phase of planning.

A growth in construction output across the UK in August failed to offset a fall in output over the quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found. Construction output grew 0.6% month-on-month in August 2017, predominantly driven by a 1.7% rise in all new work thanks to private housing,

Craig Tatton Interserve’s construction division has appointed Craig Tatton as the managing director of its regional building business.

A new roads maintenance initiative has been launched between eight councils in Scotland. The Northern Roads Collaboration Forum involves local authorities working together to share staff, equipment and properties to improve the repair and maintenance of roads, as well as reduce costs.

CMS Window Systems has made a substantial investment at its main Castlecary factory near Glasgow to increase its operational capacity and create a solid platform to service its growing trade and domestic windows and doors market. The company, which is one of Scotland’s largest window, door and cur

Professor Lunn Professor Rebecca Lunn MBE of the University of Strathclyde has extended her well-established partnership with BAM Nuttall by taking up the five-year post of BAM Nuttall / RAEng Research Chair in Biomineral Technologies for Ground Engineering.

Strategic plan to bring thousands of affordable homes to South Lanarkshire approved A plan which will underpin the development of thousands of new affordable homes in South Lanarkshire is being submitted to the Scottish Government after being approved by councillors.

Queensferry Crossing made using three whole plaice, mussel shells, seafood sticks and cavolo nero kale An artist has recreated the Queensferry Crossing and other major UK landmarks using only fish.

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Robertson Park in Renfrewshire has been upgraded with a worldwide first KOMPAN Robinia castle and lots of play equipment to bring greater play value to the area. Offically opened last week by Councillor Cathy McEwan, the Robertson Park play space draws inspiration from the local surrounding area pro

FM issues ‘use it or lose it’ warning to councils on house building money Local authorities who do not use their house building funding face losing their allocation altogether, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned.

A company that turns redundant shipping containers into portable temporary hotel accommodation has now moved into providing accommodation for construction site workers. Snoozebox has set up Snoozeboxworks to supply on-site sleeping accommodation for remote projects.

The firm behind plans to redevelop Aberdeen’s Rubislaw Quarry have released new images which showcase the full scale of the £68 million project. Canadian developer Carttera is seeking to build around 300 rented flats, a gym, and a “heritage bistro” at Rubislaw Quarry, which will host a perman

The road to Kinlochewe on the North Coast 500. Image: VisitScotland The Scottish Government is to establish a fund to provide investment in infrastructure to support sustainable growth in rural tourism across Scotland.