Lynsay Bell Manson, managing director at Studio LBA, outlines how good design doesn't need to come at the cost of profitability and shares why subtle changes in early design can make a big difference to the final outcome. The future of Masterplanning in Scotland is undergoing a transformative shift,
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The University of Glasgow has submitted plans for purpose-built student accommodation at Lilybank Gardens.
Cala Group has reported the results of its annual sustainability data audit, noting significant strides towards its net zero goals.
The procurement process has formally commenced for the fifth A9 Dualling programme contract, for the Pitlochry to Killiecrankie project.
Persimmon apprentice Chantelle Muir has been named a finalist in the SkillBuild National Final 2025, the UK’s largest and most prestigious construction skills competition. Chantelle, a bricklaying apprentice from Ayrshire, secured her spot after impressing judges at the Scottish regional quali
United Capital Group has announced the successful sale of Saltire Facilities Management Ltd to Daikin Industries Ltd, the world’s largest manufacturer of HVAC solutions. The transaction concludes United Capital Group’s five-year ownership of Saltire, which has seen the business secure ov
Aberdeen-based engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) energy sector services provider Nexos has appointed Scott McGinigal as its new chief executive with immediate effect. Mr McGinigal is a chartered process engineer with more than 30 years of industry experience and brings deep technical
Leading heritage and design organisations have joined forces in a bid to restore one of Scotland’s most significant modernist buildings and bring it back into public and community use. The Bernat Klein Foundation (BKF), the National Trust for Scotland and Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHB
Hot on the heels of announcing a strategic shift for Akela Construction, managing director Robert Ogg reveals how the firm's new priorities align with the wider challenges facing the construction sector. Across Scotland, infrastructure is under strain. Whether it's housing delivery, transport networ
Kier chief executive Andrew Davies is to retire amid a strong full year performance for the group. Set to step down from the board on October 31, Andrew will be succeeded by Stuart Togwell, currently Kier's executive director and group managing director of construction on 1 November 2025.
A 476-home rental neighbourhood in Edinburgh’s historic Fountainbridge district has reached practical completion of its final phase.
Residents, community groups, landowners, businesses and organisations are being invited to help guide how land in East Dunbartonshire is used.
The global professional body for structural engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), has joined with the Commonwealth Engineers’ Council (CEC) to share and co-create engineering expertise towards a sustainable built environment. IStructE’s new Pan-African Structural
Circular economy pallet provider The Pallet LOOP has promoted Andy Williamson to managing director. Previously serving as commercial director, Andy joined The Pallet LOOP in February 2024. After six months as a non‑executive director, he was appointed director of business development with a remit
Development sites being snapped up by private housebuilders is making it harder to tackle the housing crisis, Ore Valley Housing Association chief executive Nick Clark has warned. Mr Clark said the Fife-based group is working to build new homes and restore historic buildings in a bid to tackle a lon


