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To mark the first day of the Learning Places Scotland conference, Michael Ross tells SCN how Scotland's hub partnership model is helping to address key issues in the sector. In an ever-changing world, one constant remains - the power of education. It is the foundation upon which the future of o

A Highland cottage once owned by disgraced television presenter Jimmy Savile could finally be demolished under fresh plans to replace the building with a new home. Allt-Na-Reigh near Ballachullish in Glencoe has been subjected to continued vandalism despite also being the previous home of mount

Ardgowan Distillery, Inverclyde's zero-carbon whisky producer, has commenced construction on its £20 million facility, hailed as the "cathedral of whisky". Inverkeithing-based Muir Construction will deliver the first build phase which is expected to last 12 months and will see the completion o

An agreement for Midlothian Council to buy land for the replacement of Beeslack Community High School is at an advanced stage, the local authority has said. The council is in final negotiations with the University of Edinburgh to buy the site within the university’s Easter Bush Campus.

Less than two weeks since Scotland’s capital city declared a housing emergency, over 200 representatives from across the home building sector and associated stakeholder organisations will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to meet the country’s housing needs. Attending the annual con

Building work resumed this week at Loreburn Housing Association’s development at The Garrick, Stranraer. Work on the flagship development ceased back in April 2023 when the site’s main contractor, Stewart & Shields, announced its liquidation, leaving Loreburn with an unfinished devel

Detailed plans have been submitted for student accommodation on Glasgow's Renfield Street. Designed by Cooper Cromar on behalf of McAleer & Rushe Property, the project will deliver 432 flats in an L-shaped block, joining the recently completed office block and hotel to complete the Bro

Architecture firm Aitken Turnbull has designed a modern, new-look church to blend seamlessly within the expansive Bertha Park development on the outskirts of Perth. Perth Presbytery formed a Mission Initiative to create a new type of church within Bertha Park to act as a place of worship and be a fo

City Building has increased female participation in its trailblazing further education programme by 66% in the last twelve months. The Glasgow-based construction firm offers a range of further education opportunities for staff across the business, from apprenticeship opportunities to HNC and de

A long-standing community benefits policy has created dozens of employment opportunities, apprenticeships and openings for work experience through major Dundee construction projects, councillors will be told next week. Members of the city governance committee will hear that a wide-ranging building p

Taziker, the multi-disciplinary engineering firm, has appointed Neil Harrison as CEO, supported by Jason Worrall as the group managing director. Both are long standing members of Taziker’s leadership team and each brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

Excellence in Scotland’s learning estate was recognised this week at the Learning Places Scotland Awards ceremony at the Hilton in Glasgow. Design, engineering and project management company AtkinsRéalis picked up the ‘Consultancy of the Year’ award and the ‘Proje

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has responded to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course. Developed after extensive consultation with its 1,260 member firms, the one-day module can be delivered in pe

Primary school pupils in Bathgate were left head over heels after a special visit from Team GB gymnast Daniel Purvis. The visit, which was arranged by homebuilder Persimmon as part of their partnership with Team GB, saw Daniel make a special appearance at school assemblies at both St Mary’s RC

New Gorbals Housing Association has started a process of public consultation on its redevelopment proposals for the site of soon-to-be-demolished multi-storey flats. Housing blocks at 341 and 305 Caledonia Road will be demolished next year, with the Association’s planning to develop socia