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Challenging business conditions within the UK construction sector persisted during October with business activity falling for the second month running amid a lack of new work to replace completed projects, according to new figures.

A planned extension at Park Mains High School in Erskine should be in place by June 2027, councillors have been told. The expansion, which will boost capacity at the facility in Barrhill Road from approximately 1,600 to 2,000, was approved by councillors earlier this year.

A new £1 million playpark which will be designed to cater for all ages of youngsters is to be built in Hazlehead Park.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has teamed up with St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie to confirm that it will donate £25 for each new home sold and legally completed within the first phase of new homes at its Calder Wynd development in Carnbroe, near Coatbridge. In total a grand sum of £4,

Glasgow-based architecture practice O’DonnellBrown has received planning permission to convert a listed building in Edinburgh’s Thistle Street into a new aparthotel for client HubCap. The existing sandstone and slate building, built in 1838 and developed in phases over its lifetime, is w

A Lanarkshire business focused on delivering low-carbon construction services has successfully entered the B2B market after its two directors accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway. Candid Construction Scotland Limited is a multi-trade construction company which of

An Aberdeen construction worker scooped an incredible £54,000 casino jackpot on a blackjack side bet worth just £1. Father-of-two Deivis Karklins was playing Ace King Progressive at Aberdeen's Grosvenor Casino where each player has the chance to add a side bet to each blackjack game

Charlie Cooley has arrived as East Lothian Housing Association’s new director of asset management and its subsidiary maintenance company R3. He replaces Duncan Mackay, who retires after 14 years, arriving when R3 was just an idea, and leaving behind a leading all-trades maintenance company, wo

Persimmon West Scotland has purchased new land in Saltcoats to extend their Arran View development.

The JR Group is inviting local businesses and SMEs to a Meet the Buyer event in Hawick, ahead of the business starting its inaugural project with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) in January 2024. Taking place on Thursday 23rd November at Burnfoot Community Hub, 89 Burnfoot Road, Hawick, T

Rising demand for renewable energy has seen the Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) expand with the creation of a dedicated air source heat pump division which is set to create up to 15 jobs in the coming year. Graeme Porter has been appointed as operations manager to lead the new arm of the business as

Glasgow-based architecture practice Anderson Bell + Christie has been awarded a CIH Scotland Award in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council for a recently completed housing project at Sighthill.

A new consultation will give the opportunity to shape Glasgow’s new City Development Plan and so the future use and development of land in the city.

Homeowners in Moray’s conservation areas are being encouraged to apply for grants up to £12,500 to repair or reinstate traditional windows.

Springfield Properties has signed a new affordable housing contract, worth £6.1 million, with the Highland Council. The design and build phase of the contract is due to commence in the coming weeks and will be delivered over a period of approximately 18 months, with the Group receiving payment