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Despite the construction industry recording fewer deaths than in 2023/24, the sector’s persistently high numbers highlight the ongoing danger it presents, write construction lawyers Vikki Watt and Stacey Fox.

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

House prices in Aberdeen have seen a quarterly rise of 3.8%, a new report shows.

Mill Architects director Richard Webb has been appointed to the board of Scottish Agritourism, joining at a pivotal moment for the sector. Scottish Agritourism represents more than 300 member businesses and is actively strengthening its governance ahead of hosting the inaugural Global Agritourism Co

A Glasgow sheriff has awarded just over £17,500 to an electrician and approved rot contractor who carried out communal work to his second cousin’s property before it was sold for over £1.1 million after finding that he was not paid the majority of the sum due for the job and the c

Civil engineering firm Kilmac has stepped in to secure the future of a long-standing Perthshire half marathon.  Managing director Athole McDonald and his team are supporting the Rattray Beaver Run - formerly known as the Rattray Blair Half Marathon and 10K – which is being organised by Bl

The architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body to ensure that architects across the nations have standardised guidance in fire and life safety design. The formation of the Belfast Group is one of seve

The City of Edinburgh Council has released new photos this week that show work is well underway on the Wester Hailes affordable housing development, marking a key step forward in its long-term vision to transform the area.

A raccoon that captured the hearts of the internet after being left on a Toronto sidewalk has now been immortalised with a commemorative plaque, marking the 10th anniversary of a moment that became a social media sensation.

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

Nixon Hire chief executive officer Graham Nixon is to transition to the role of non-executive director on the main board after ten years in the role and 37 years at the company. Mr Nixon will remain the company’s majority shareholder and continue to play an active role in guiding the company&r

Specialist flooring solutions provider General & Technical Flooring Services Limited has undergone a management buyout.

A second phase of public realm improvement works on Byres Road in Glasgow will get underway next month.

With only a year to go to the next Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Niki Spence provides an overview of Clyde Gateway's work regenerating the area since it was set up as part of the 2014 edition of the Games. In just a year’s time, Glasgow will welcome back the Commonwealth Games to our city, al

Sibbald Training welcomed over 50 guests to its Blackridge headquarters on Friday, 20th June for a successful open day showcasing its state-of-the-art training facilities and broad course offering.