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Balfour Beatty has reported another year of strong performance, delivering rising earnings, a record order book and a fresh £200 million share buyback as the group heads into 2026 with growing momentum across its core markets. The company met full‑year expectations for the fifth consecutive

TV presenter George Clarke is taking his passion for bold home transformations to a whole new level – by teaming up with ScottishPower to get the nation living greener. The architect, best known for his work on Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man, and George Clarke's Amazin

Plans to build 14 flats on the site of a former church hall in Helensburgh have been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. Dean Developments Ltd lodged the application for the former St Joseph’s Church hall plot at 46 Grant Street. The proposal drew seven objections and five letters of support.

A former restaurant in Monifieth has been earmarked by Angus Housing Association as a new single headquarters. The association is in talks to buy the restaurant wing of the one-time Brewers Fayre beside the A92 Dundee to Arbroath dual carriageway.

Stirling Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land. An update to the council’s finance, economy and culture committee highlighted significant progress across a number of key sites

The JR Group has been working with students at Chryston High School to introduce them to the sector as a career choice and highlight the wide range of roles available. The sessions form part of the business’ ‘Pathway to Construction’ project and were led by The JR Group’s man

Significant change is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net zero emissions target by 2045, according to Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC). In the second of five announcements to raise awareness of its new Balance white paper, the architecture practice has called for the Scott

CCG (Scotland) has confirmed its 2026 trade apprentice intake, with fourteen young people set to join their group of companies this August. The expanded intake reflects a significant uplift in project delivery from 2026 onwards, as CCG moves into construction on a £510 million pipeline of hous

One of Glasgow's most historic buildings has collapsed following a fire at a vape shop on Union Street. The blaze, which started yesterday afternoon, caused the partial collapse of the 19th-century B-listed Forsyth building. A coffee shop and a hair salon were also destroyed.

Lloyds has appointed Trusha Pillay as a new managing director in its Infrastructure and Project Finance team. Trusha will focus on expanding Lloyds’ debt advisory and debt structuring business while supporting the bank’s clients across core and emerging infrastructure and power-related s

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The acquisition follows the purchase of Aitchison Raffety in September 2025, creating a combine

Apprentices in Inverness and across the Highlands are training for skilled careers while balancing family life and local commitments with employers such as CR Smith highlighting the role apprentices play in the local workforce. This year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week theme, Working for Scotla

Albyn Housing Society has received a £10 million funding package as part of more than £2.5 billion of new finance being made available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. The housing association has begun work on the first 125 homes

Senior leaders at Persimmon Homes North Scotland stepped away from the boardroom and onto the building site as they spent the day alongside apprentices in Dundee, shining a spotlight on the next generation of construction professionals. Directors from the business joined apprentices at the company&r

The Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has promoted James Parlour to the role of technical director in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the business and his pivotal role in shaping technical innovation and operational excellence within the team. James joined the company five years ago