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The completion of what will be the world's tallest tower in Saudi Arabia is finally in sight after developers secured funding to complete the project. Stretching a full kilometre up into the sky, the Kingdom Tower in the small city of Jeddah will finally topple the Burj Khalifa's current record of b

BAM Construction’s Johnstone Town Hall has scooped yet another award, this time from the Glasgow Institute of Architects. The community building, designed by Holmes Miller, received a commendation in the commercial category. Judges praised the project saying that “the development illustrates an

Councillors have approved plans for a £100 million expansion of two iconic whisky producers in Moray. Macallan was given the green light for a new cooperage and warehouse development on Speyside.

Animal welfare specialists in Dunfermline would receive a major financial boost if a new housing project on a former wildlife rescue centre is given the go-ahead, according to developers behind the plans. CALA Homes said the Scottish SPCA, which retains its headquarters in the Fife town, would be on

Dan McLauley An apprentice stonemason from Edinburgh College has been named one of the country’s most talented apprentices at SkillBuild, a national construction competition organised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

2006 - Maggie's Highland Cancer Centre (c Keith Hunter) Two Glasgow banks, the Bon Accord Baths in Aberdeen and Tongland Power Station in Kirkcudbright have all been named amongst on the nation’s favourite buildings.

The closure of the First Road Bridge could have been avoided if it were not for the “incompetence” of government agency Transport Scotland, an engineer has claimed. John Carson, who led the team behind the Skye Bridge, said condemned the government agency for ditching plans to strengthen part of

Artist impression of planned extenstion to Greenbrae Primary School in Bridge of Don Work to create one of the Aberdeen’s largest school extensions is expected to start in January, the council has revealed.

The Scottish Government's decision to approve a 67-turbine wind farm near Fort Augustus has been described by a judge in the Court of Session as “defective” following a judicial review. Lord Jones said ministers made their decision on SSE's Stronelairg project "in breach of environmental obligat

Leo Quinn Balfour Beatty has said it will be “net cash positive at the year end” following the successful refinancing of its bank facility.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched a report exploring the effects of the ageing population on the construction industry and how the sector can adapt to meet some of the challenges. ‘Exploring the impact of the ageing population on the workforce and built environment’ is the

Plans for the second phase of Dundee’s Western Gateway housing development have been recommended for approval. Dundee City Council will discuss the application for 100 further houses at Dykes of Gray Road next week. The proposal includes plans for a village green, landscaping and infrastructure wo

Plans to fix the problem which forced the closure of the Forth Road Bridge have now been finalised. In the week since the closure, Amey’s team of engineers have been working around the clock to develop a solution to a crack on one of the bridge’s truss end links.

Housebuilder M&K MacLeod is set to focus on its own apprenticeship schemes after admitting to difficulties in attracting tradesmen to settle in rural areas. The family owned construction and manufacturing firm, based in Lochgilphead, said shortages were evident in a number of areas including bri

Scott Ramsay Glasgow-headquartered fit-out contractor Morris & Spottiswood has secured a £1.2 million contract for the redevelopment of the airside retail offer at Edinburgh Airport.