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Housing minister Kevin Stewart has urged local authorities to consider waiving fees accrued as a result of building warrant extensions during the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter published today, Mr Stewart said “it is important that the fee does not prevent contractors getting back to work i

A number of companies have been awarded contracts to the value of approximately £4.3 million as Aberdeen Harbour Board continues its South Harbour construction project.

Build-to-rent property operator Moda Living has announced a partnership with Hamilton-based technology firm Utopi to build a complete digital infrastructure and optimise smart building technology across Moda’s entire development portfolio. The IoT powered software will lower energy c

Hundreds of homes across Glasgow are set to become more energy efficient as part of a £4.75 million programme by Glasgow City Council. Delivered through the Scottish Government’s Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland scheme, more than 100 homes in the Mansewood and Hillpark area

Housing maintenance contractor Mears is preparing to return the last remaining furloughed maintenance staff to work by the end of next work in anticipation of work returning to normal levels at the end of the year.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is calling on students with a passion for innovation and disruption to help lead the charge for change in the construction sector.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) is to host another health and safety webinar, delivering invaluable updates and the latest developments to help the sector continue its safe recovery.

Community organisation All Roads Lead to Whithorn (ARLTW) has taken ownership of the former Grapes Hotel, a derelict property that has blighted Whithorn High Street for 30 years, whilst submitting plans for four new community-led homes.

A proposed housing-led vision for the Leith Walk/Halmyre Street area has been published by the City of Edinburgh Council to help shape future development of the site following consultation with the local community and other groups.

Transparent public toilets have been installed in Tokyo parks which allow prospective users to inspect their cleanliness from the outside.

The Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV Forum) is launching a series of free advice webinars to help industry professionals improve their contractual and commercial awareness on construction projects.

Barrhead-based contractor A.C. Whyte is set to deliver a £5 million programme to upgrade more than 490 East Ayrshire homes by September 2021 following a successful tender earlier this year. East Ayrshire Council awarded the roof and render works contract to the family-owned business with a vie

Stewart Milne Timber Systems (SMTS) has teamed up with Bromwich-based Giffords Recycling, in a move that sees waste timber product repurposed for community use.

Work started today on the introduction of a pop-up cycle lane and the installation of attractive planters as part of a revised road layout for Kelvin Way in Glasgow.

Official documents for the transformational £251.5 million Ayrshire Growth Deal will be "signed in the coming weeks", the Ayrshire Regional Partnership has confirmed. The Partnership, which is made up of representatives from the three Ayrshire councils and public and private sec