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Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed development expert John Maclennan as its innovation manager to drive collaborative innovation projects in the Highlands, Islands and North East regions. John joins the CSIC team from Scottish Enterprise, bringing a wealth of experienc

Simon Allford has been elected the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The AHMM co-founder will serve as president elect from September 1 and will then serve as RIBA president for a two-year term beginning on September 1, 2021 followed by one year as immediate past pr

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has launched a colourful new social media campaign reminding the public to let construction workers do their jobs safely as Scotland strives to rebuild the sector.

Principal contractor and specialist trade expert Linear Group has launched its main contracting arm Linear DC into the North of England, less than 18 months since the business was established in Scotland.  (from left) Matt Hurley, Angela Eckersley, Dan Hooker and Andy Ineson

Ogilvie Construction has landed an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards for the seventh consecutive year. Ogilvie has received a RoSPA Gold Medal Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff get home safely to their families at the end o

The University of Glasgow has re-appointed Clark Contracts to its construction framework for a fourth consecutive time. This appointment will see Clark Contracts deliver construction, refurbishment, fit-out and maintenance works up to £3 million over the next 2-4 years. 

The Queensferry Crossing will partially close overnight this weekend to allow for the final calibration of structural health monitoring sensors on the bridge.

The world tallest prefab skyscrapers are to be delivered in Singapore but large parts of the structures are being built over the border in Malaysia.

John Toms on the implications for city centres if the transition of properties from commercial to residential becomes commonplace.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Mr Graeme Robertson

Energy and services group ENGIE has announced plans to "review the future direction" of its Scottish construction and regeneration business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement follows what had been a year of growth for the company, which has recently been involved in regenera

Muir Construction has started work on a £4.7 million project to build a bespoke operations and maintenance facility and associated office accommodation for Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Ltd.

The UK Government has announced the completion of its new flagship hub in Edinburgh, designed to accommodate around 3,000 civil servants.

Plans to build four new houses in Clydebank could fall through because the developer hasn't paid an outstanding £5,400 fee, according to reports. West Dunbartonshire Council granted planning permission in summer 2018 for the homes on land adjacent to Three Acres, off Cochno Road in Faifley.

The housing team at the Scottish Futures Trust has written a report highlighting the wider role Scotland's councils could play in the housing market, building and selling homes or making them available for market rent.