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The transformation of a once derelict blight on Dumfries High Street into homes and enterprise spaces has reached a new milestone. Scaffolding has been removed from the front of Midsteeple Quarter’s landmark development, with work on its interior now fully underway.

A flagship build to rent (BTR) development in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh has topped out reaching six storeys. Developer and operator PLATFORM_ was joined by Heimstaden, which is forward funding the project, and key members of the project team, including main contractor GRAHAM, to celebrate the

Two young electricians have been recognised for their exceptional talent in the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year Awards, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. John Baxter proudly lifted the 2023 trophy after impressing the judges, while fellow Ben Wardrop received the

Barratt Developments has delivered a "strong operational performance" despite the continuing impact of mortgage affordability challenges and an "ineffective" planning system. Announcing its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2023, the housebuilder grew pre-tax profit by 10% to &poun

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has welcomed commercial and construction disputes specialist Alistair Dean as a partner in its national Professional & Commercial Risks team in Scotland. Alistair, who joins DACB from Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern, has nearly three decades of exp

The Caol and Lochyside Flood Prevention Scheme in Fort William, Lochaber has officially opened. The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure chair, Councillor Ken Gowans, opened the Flood Prevention Scheme with pupils from local Primary Schools and Lochaber High School, alongside communit

With construction firms facing increased insolvency risk from inflation, slowing demand and the climate crisis, a new report from Turner & Townsend warns against short-term thinking which could derail vital, long-term strategic priorities. The global professional services firm’s Autumn 202

The Scottish Government has confirmed funding of £140 million that will see the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project. In addition, transport minister Fiona Hyslop revealed the Barrhead route electrification and associated station improvement works remain on track for completion in

Fife’s own bestselling crime writer Val McDermid was the special guest of Silverburn Park as works got underway on the restoration of the B-listed former flax mill this week. Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) has been working alongside Fife Council for several years to deliver the overall vi

Aberdeenshire-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year, foll

Construction work has commenced on a project to deliver 86 houses and 50 flats in Glasgow for the New Avenue Living Fund managed by PfP Capital. Swan Group has appointed McTaggart Construction to deliver the project which is due to be completed in 4Q of 2025.

A new development of homes in Broadford on the Isle of Skye is set to be launched for private sale through a Priority Purchase Scheme. Being delivered by Inverness-based contractor Compass Building and Construction Services, the eight homes are located within the Campbell’s

UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has promoted Barry O’Hagan to regional director - Scotland. With 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, having managed main contractor and subcontractor firms, Barry joined Tilbury Douglas in 2022 a

A burnt-out former nightclub in Kirkcaldy is to be demolished as it poses an "immediate danger" to the public, Fife Council has confirmed. Firefighters were called to what used to be Kitty’s nightclub on Hunter Street last Sunday, and then again on Wednesday when more flames wer

Scotland is leading the field in building materials sales in Q2 with volume of sales driving growth rather than price inflation. The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) quarterly Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) listed Scotland as the top performing region, with growth of 16.1%.