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Planning permission is being sought for the construction of the new Craigshill Primary to start in April 2026.

John Forster, founder & chair of Forster Group, shares how renewable energy sources, like solar, will be key to helping construction sustainably scale up operations to meet current needs. As we enter 2026, the construction sector stands at the centre of the UK’s most urgent social and econ

McTaggart Construction has marked a significant milestone in 2026, celebrating its 80th year in business. Reaching eight decades of delivering high-quality construction projects is a rare achievement and testament to the company’s enduring commitment to the clients, customers, and communities

Work has started on Forth Housing Association’s £15 million development of 59 new homes at Main Street in Cowie. Carmichael Homes began work on the development this month, which will deliver 43 houses, 12 flats and 4 wheelchair bungalows in Cowie, near Stirling.

Scottish Borders Council has secured major funding to carry out the full repair of Haughhead Bridge, paving the way for all including horses and riders to return to the route in 2026. The bridge acts as an important active travel link for people walking, wheeling and cycling in the local area, and i

Consulting engineering firm Civic has acquired Edinburgh-based structural and civil engineering consultancy Quattro, bringing a team of 15 engineers and technicians into the business. Founded in 2009, Quattro Consult Limited (incorporating Stuart McTaggart Limited) has built a reputation for tr

Improvement works part-funded by South Lanarkshire Council’s Transformation Fund have resulted in substantial repairs to the roof and windows of Lanark Library.

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has partnered with West Lothian College for the first time to offer work placement opportunities to students. The company, which specialises in all types of electrical and mechanical industrial and commercial-type installations, has provided work experie

CBRE has promoted Daniel White to regional head of flex advisory, expanding his remit to cover Scotland, the Midlands, South West, and the North of England. Mr White previously led CBRE’s Flex Advisory activity in the Midlands and South West.

The Supreme Court just reminded contractors everywhere to check their contracts before ripping them up, says Liam McKay. We’re all familiar with the saying that “two wrongs don’t make a right,” and this month that wise adage came through in a ruling from the Supreme Court tha

Clyde Valley Housing Association, in partnership with Wilson Developments, welcomed Màiri McAllan, cabinet secretary for housing, along with colleagues from the Scottish Government and South Lanarkshire Council, to the redevelopment of the former Lanark Grammar School to see first‑hand the

Barrhead Housing has kicked off the new year with the launch of a high-quality affordable housing development with AS Homes Scotland. The start of work on the four-storey block of 12 energy-efficient flats at Cross Arthurlie Street in Barrhead has been welcomed by Councillor Danny Devlin, convenor o

As Scotland kicks off a landmark year of sport, charitable organisations across the country are invited to apply for a share of a £63,000 fund from Barratt and David Wilson Homes. The newly launched 2026 Community Fund will support groups which promote healthy and active lifestyles, with fundi

Scotland's housing secretary Màiri McAllan has sharply criticised the UK Government’s newly published Warm Homes Plan, arguing that the long‑awaited package fails to address the core barrier to clean‑heat uptake: the high cost of electricity.

Demolition work has begun on a long‑vacant warehouse on South Marketgait, marking the first visible step toward the long‑planned redevelopment of a prominent Dundee city centre corner.