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The first stage of a £20 million transformation project which will double the size of the terminal at Aberdeen International Airport is now underway. Work has started on the creation of a new luggage collection facility which marks the beginning of work on the multi-million pound extension to the e

Proposals drawn up by the Scottish Government could see companies encouraged to appoint female bosses with the promise of preferential treatment in the awarding of public sector contracts. In a new report prepared for Holyrood ministers, plans are outlined that could even see companies without women

Construction and fit-out company Pacific Building has secured a lucrative contract to deliver new £10 million motorcycle “village” on the outskirts of Glasgow. The firm will fit out and build the purpose-built showroom and service facilities for Ducati Glasgow, TriumphGlasgow and West Coast Har

A proposed updated planning document covering Edinburgh and South East Scotland is to be discussed during a public meeting next week. The SESplan (Strategic Development Planning Authority for Edinburgh and South East Scotland) aims to prepare and maintain an up-to-date Strategic Development Plan whi

Young Professionals in Construction (YPiC) has confirmed the details for its Summer 2016 event. The second YPiC event of the calendar year sees the networking forum return to Glasgow. The event will be hosted at 29 Club in Royal Exchange Square on June 22 and will see around 100 construction industr

Building work begins on affordable homes at Forfar primary school Angus Council has started work to transform the old Chapelpark School in Forfar into high quality affordable homes.

A man has died after a crash involving a car and a heavy agricultural vehicle which was towing a digger on the outskirts of Glasgow yesterday. The incident, which also involved five other cars and a bus, happened in Fernhill Road in Rutherglen at 11:05.

A group of councillors looking at plans to build 1,000 homes in North Lanarkshire has been disbanded amid concerns over fairness and transparency, according to reports. The Herald has reported that North Lanarkshire Council shut down its own cross-party working group of six local politicians after l

An acclaimed exhibition which showcases the latest products for the architectural and construction markets returns to Glasgow next month. #DesignPopUp Glasgow is the brainchild of Double S Events founder Sara Seravalli and brings together the best of innovative design and products under one roof.

CMS gives students taste of working world CMS Window Systems has demonstrated its commitment to promoting local employment and building the skill sets of younger generations by giving students a taste of what it is like to work for the business.

Plans for a £65 million four-star hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town have been approved despite concerns being raised by UNESCO. The 235-bedroom development will see a number of listed buildings bought back into use, and the space between Victoria Street and the Cowgate developed.

South Lanarkshire Council has approved plans for a new campus for the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) on the edge of Hamilton. The development at Hamilton International Technology Park (HITP) includes plans for state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for students and lecturers, sp

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined a comprehensive programme for the Scottish Government including action to deliver 50,000 affordable homes over the parliament. In a speech to MSPs at Holyrood yesterday, Ms Sturgeon said the next five years represent a “precious opportunity” to improve

Morrison Construction has achieved practical completion on an industrial unit at The Core business park in Aberdeen. Fund manager Clearbell Capital said the development located in the Bridge of Don has been delivered both on time and on budget.

Stewart Milne has outlined plans to increase the number of homes being built at a development in Stonehaven due to market demands. The developer has approval to build 109 houses at the Carron Den at Mill of Forest Road but has been struggling to sell plots for large houses that can have up to five b