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Kier Group is closing in on a £12 billion order book after a full year in which revenue and profit are set to land at the top end of market expectations, with major Scottish contracts playing a prominent role. In its trading update for the twelve months to 30 June 2026, the infrastructure serv

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published an audit report of Angus flagstone roofs which shows that only around 240 buildings across Scotland have been identified to retain the once-common feature. Stone is a signature material for Scotland, contributing to national and local identities, tou

Henry Brothers has opened a new office in Edinburgh, strengthening its presence in Scotland and building on its UK-wide growth strategy.

Civic has appointed Aisling Wallace as principal ecologist, supporting the continued growth of its Earth & Environment team and the expansion of the company's service offering. Based in Civic's Edinburgh studio, and working across the UK, Aisling joins from EnviroCentre and brings more than a de

Construction and property industry consultant Thomson Gray has appointed Lewis Thompson as its director within its Building Surveying team. Thompson was promoted to the role in recognition of his contribution to the business and the department’s ongoing growth.

Robertson Group has appointed Katherine Mackintosh as managing director of its property development business. Katherine takes on responsibility for leading Robertson Property with immediate effect as it looks to expand its work with public and private sector organisations on masterplanning, town cen

A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward with the submission of a Full Business Case to the Glasgow City Region City Deal for approval.

The main refurbishment works at the Loch Centre in Tranent are scheduled to begin in early October as part of a £5 million repair and revitalisation project.  The timetable has been drawn up following the appointment of Algo Construction Scotland as the contractor to carry out the improve

Scotland’s producers of essential minerals have published a new report which calls on the Scottish Government to unlock growth, streamline planning and support the construction supply chain.

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has confirmed its long-awaited plan for the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building, drawing a broadly supportive response from professional architecture bodies after a weekend of confused reporting about the building's fate.

McTaggart Construction is celebrating a remarkable milestone as four long-serving members of staff mark their 20th anniversaries with the company, all in the same year the business celebrates its own 80th anniversary. Office manager Kim Easton, payroll manager Lorraine Brackenridge, site manager All

In a new bid to enhance Aberdeen's Granite Mile, plans for six new “executive suites” above a Union Street bank have been unveiled. 

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £196,000 in May 2026, an increase of 4.4% since the same period last year.

Construction firm GRAHAM has marked the handover of a 321-apartment purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow city centre ahead of the 2026/27 academic year. The £38 million development on St Vincent Street has been delivered on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Housing

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for reforms to affordable housing developments to ensure housing associations have greater influence over Section 75 Agreements in order to speed up the delivery of new homes.