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Govanhill Housing Association delivers 22 new homes A ceremony to open Govanhill Housing Association’s new development on the site of the former Our Lady of Consolation RC Church in Inglefield Street was attended on Friday by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other elected representatives.

Ground Developments Ltd has begun work to create a development platform to facilitate new build housing at Highstone Hall in Hamilton. The 30-week contract will deliver a soil modification and bulk earthworks package for two major housebuilders.

Russian officials have been left red-faced after a statue of a Scottish scientist was erected in a tribute intended to honour a French architect. Civic leaders in St Petersburg intended to pay tribute to Jean-francois Thomas de Thomon, a French architect who designed a number of the city’s neo-cla

Construction consultancy Thomson Gray has confirmed the promotion of four team members to more senior roles. Ian MacGregor becomes senior associate (PM) with overall responsibility for the firm’s project management services in Scotland, while Ben Johnston and Wesley Bathgate become associates (PM)

(from left) Martin Lamont, Laura Rutherford of PAMIS, Cara Devaney, Layla and Matt Watson, airport services manager A new £140,000 specialist toilet facility that will support passengers with complex needs at Glasgow International Airport has been delivered by Pacific Building.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Drum (Steads Place) Ltd.

A construction worker from Seattle has found a unique method of showcasing his efforts to save a historic venue in the city from demolition. Developers have announced plans to bring down the Showbox Theater and build a 44-story high-rise apartment building.

Collective Architecture and Hoskins Architects have been named among six practices to be shortlisted to design a £10 million transformation of Camphill School in Aberdeen. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the firms alongside Anderson Bell + Christie, James F St

Remedial works needed to correct defects on the new River Don bridge will not cause further delays to the completion of the Aberdeen bypass, according to Transport Scotland. The transport body confirmed that repairs were required after “minor defects” were identified in the new crossing in Dyce.

Housebuilder Persimmon has reported a 13% increase in first half profits as it takes full advantage of the government’s Help to Buy scheme. Bucking the wider trend of a slowing UK housing market, the firm unveiled pre-tax profits of £516 million for the six months to 30 June, up from £457m.

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) together with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has appointed Clark Contracts to its Principal Contractor Framework for building refurbishment works and projects. Over the next four years, Clark Contracts will deliver planned refu

Melanie Robinson A proactive student is looking for anyone who currently works in the UK construction industry, both adopters and non-adopters of BIM, to participate in a survey to aid her postgraduate research.

Glasgow-based construction company CCG (Scotland) Ltd held its second annual ‘It’s a Knockout’ charity fun day at the weekend, raising in excess of £15,000 which will be shared amongst 25 charities. A total of 22 teams took part in the event at M&D’s Strathclyde Park, including CCG’s

Michael Gallucci A new court judgement will have a major impact on disputes involving companies in liquidation, construction consultancy MPG has advised.

Landscaping investment to help Countesswells community flourish Aberdeen’s largest new community is set for a further phase of investment in landscaping which includes new pathways which will connect Countesswells woods to Hazelhead woods.