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A recent English High Court ruling should serve as a clear warning to the construction industry that even informal WhatsApp exchanges can form legally-binding contracts, according to a lawyer. Michael Kitson says contractors and developers negotiating contracts cannot afford to presume the details o

Contractors will start a programme of scheduled works at Irvine’s historic Seagate Castle today.

As the programme director of the inaugural Scottish Construction Summit, Paul McDevitt sets out five reasons why he's really looking forward to this event and why hopefully you will be too. The current model isn’t working and is jeopardising the viability of the whole sector. The UK econo

Aberdeen Science Centre has formed two new partnerships that will support it in delivering fun and engaging science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) experiences, both within its centre and in the local community.

Improvement works are to be carried out along the Cathkin By-Pass in South Lanarkshire next week.

Homebuilder Cala Group has appointed Michael Rice as chief financial officer (CFO). Effective from 30 June 2025, Mr Rice joins Cala at a pivotal time as the business embarks on an exciting next chapter under new ownership.

From water-based paints to good quality tools, there are many ways the painting and decorating sector can make an environmental impact, argues Chris Meechan, managing director of Cali Decor. The move towards sustainability in business is not only driven by altruism on the part of business owners but

Springfield Properties accounts assistant Courtney McBain has achieved joint fourth position in the world for her Management Case Study module as part of her Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) qualification. A key employer in Moray and the Highlands, Springfield is committed to suppor

Site managers across Bellway Scotland East and West divisions have been recognised for the quality of their work at coveted national awards. Four site managers, two from each division, have secured Quality Awards in the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) annual Pride in the Job competiti

Eleven site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award in recognition of their commitment to building homes of outstanding quality. Now in its 45th year, the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards recognise the very best site managers from around the c

MacLeod Construction has commenced construction of Fyne Homes' latest affordable housing development in Rothesay, Isle of Bute. The new development, which is located at Ballochgoy Road, will deliver eight energy-efficient semi-detached houses for affordable rent.

Farrans has begun construction on a new Caithness wind farm which will eventually power around 84,000 Scottish homes per year. Energy company RWE is developing the 62.7 MW Golticlay Onshore Wind Farm, located five kilometres north-west of Lybster.

Trust Housing Association has marked the start of work on 48 new homes at Reema Road, near Bellshill town centre in North Lanarkshire.

Dundee-based construction firm, George Martin Builders, has secured approval to build fifteen new flats in Arbroath’s town centre, a decision councillors believe will help alleviate the town’s “dire” housing situation. The four-storey block, a project for Hillcrest Housing As

Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland have been named Large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards.