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Stacey Cassidy on modular housing in Scotland and its role in creating a more sustainable housing sector.

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has implemented a wholesale restructuring of its studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels and Dumfries, as the firm anticipates further growth in 2021. Aiming to build on a strong performance last year, where revenues exceeded £1.5 million, the company said

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) has echoed calls for the industry to “play its part” during lockdown ­and has urged workers to keep following vital health and safety guidance. The industry collective reminded contractors to observe new rules after the Scottis

Ambitious proposals to create a major industrial and commercial development in Bowling took another step forward this week after planning permission was granted.

Shettleston Housing Association has welcomed a £45 million funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to refinance existing loans and enable completion of its new build development programme within the area. Providing quality affordable homes and services for the communities of Shettleston, G

Bouygues Energies & Services, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been selected by Valneva, a speciality vaccine company, for the turnkey design and build of its manufacturing facility in Livingston.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has today launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion across the construction sector, with targeted support for the industry’s multitude of SMEs. Through the DIveIN training and development programme, CSIC will give businesses the

James Gibb residential factors has appointed David Leese to its senior management team, in the newly-created position of chief operating officer. The extraordinary business growth of James Gibb has driven investment in the new position, which is focused on system leadership across the whole business

Angus Council has appointed design and consultancy firm Arcadis to take the Arbroath, A Place For Everyone project, aimed at improving access and promoting active travel, through design development to completion in the next four years. In July 2019, the Scottish Government announced that funding und

Maxi Construction has started work on a mezzanine level extension to the existing Skills Centre for West Lothian College in Livingston. This is the company’s first contract award via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Construction Works and Associated Services Framework.

Quantity surveying and commercial management consultancy Soben has appointed Paul Brown as strategic adviser to the business to assist the senior team with its expansion in the utilities, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Mr Brown's career has encompassed over 30 years’ experience

Scottish Borders Council has announced that the Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Galashiels remains on course to open its doors this year.

The UK Government has launched new legal action against eight former directors of failed contractor Carillion which could see them banned from running businesses for up to 15 years.

Yesterday was a record day for Scottish Construction Now with over 30,000 visitors to its website. The total number of unique visitors was 30,483 - reaching a new milestone. The free daily SCN newsletter was also sent to 10,110 readers.

Housebuilder Story Homes has welcomed 11 new trainees as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in and developing young talent. Developing future talent has been a long-term aim for the builder and in the past 10 months it has recruited four trainee assistant site managers, five trainee sa