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Bellendaine and Caledonia Contracts have announced a strategic merger that will create an £8 million turnover fit-out and refurbishment contractor operating across the UK. The merged business will trade under the Caledonia Contracts name, combining the experience of the long-established Dundee

Scottish Construction Summit programme co-ordinator Paul McDevitt looks ahead to the event's return to Glasgow on 22 October 2026, building on the outstanding success of its inaugural event in 2025. Hosted at the SEC and free to attend, this year’s summit offers an unmissable opportunity for i

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has appointed Alan Russell and Catriona Peden as chair and vice chair of its advisory committee, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that its procurement frameworks are shaped directly by the needs of the public sector. The SPA committee plays a central rol

With more homeowners across Scotland choosing to extend rather than move, property experts are warning that poor design decisions can turn a dream renovation into an expensive mistake. The issue will be explored at the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, returning to the SEC, Glasgow on 9&n

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as the new national frameworks director for its construction business, following the planned retirement of Deane Hudson, after a 39-year career with the company. Alexandra joined Kier Construction two years ago as senior business development manager for its London

As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for Construction & Infrastructure. Scotland's construction industry accounts for 10% of the economy and employs

Housebuilder and construction specialist Bancon Group has made a series of senior leadership appointments, with Andrew Tweedie transitioning from his previous role as chief financial officer to chief executive officer. Mr Tweedie brings a strong combination of strategic insight, financial expertise

Ahead of the 280th anniversary of the final Jacobite uprising at Culloden Battlefield, archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have recovered an unexploded mortar shell, thought to have been fired by government artillery during the battle. The battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746 was a de

Glasgow-headquartered Holmes Miller has appointed Matt Pearson as studio lead for its Leeds office following a growth in demand across the north of England. An experienced architect and design leader, Mr Pearson brings significant experience leading major civic, education and mixed-use projects, inc

Dozens of children enjoyed an Easter to remember thanks to the generosity of Livingston company John Heaney (Electrical) Ltd. The electrical and mechanical engineering specialists donated 60 tickets for the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park to the West Lothian Community Foundation (WLCF), a c

A significant milestone has been reached in a major home improvement programme through which CCG (Scotland) is transforming hundreds of properties across the south Glasgow area on behalf of Linthouse Housing Association. The housing association recently welcomed representatives of CAF Bank, a specia

Paisley-based building contractors Consilium Contracting Services is to continue its sponsorship of St Mirren FC for a further two seasons. The extension will take the sponsorship deal up to the end of season 2027/28, the club’s 150th anniversary.

Aviemore-based environmental engineering services provider McGowan Environmental has been acquired by its own management team in a buyout that separates the business from energy engineering group BRUSH Group. The deal was led by Sam Hesling and Kyle McGowan, who become directors of the company follo

Proposals have been revealed for a mixed-use hotel and resort development on land at Shank of Omachie, located to the north and east of the village of Wellbank in Angus. A proposal of application notice (PAN) for the 'Brae of Angus' development – which includes a five-star Hyatt-branded luxury