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Boss Mark Heaney has spoken of his pride at welcoming a third generation into the family-run firm John Heaney (Electrical), with son Aidan joining the ranks. The 18-year-old has followed in the footsteps of grandfather John and his dad to take up a position in the Livingston-based electrical, mechan

Construction work to deliver a major upgrade to one of North Ayrshire’s most important roads is now officially underway.

Island communities will benefit from a £5.75 million boost to support critical infrastructure, tackle rising costs and accelerate the transition to net zero. The new investment aims to address pressures, including depopulation and rising fuel costs, which disproportionately affect island commu

Planning permission for the third phase of the award-winning Dundashill housing development by igloo Regeneration has been approved by Glasgow City Council.

A former pub on Govan Road, south Glasgow, has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into two fully accessible flats by Linthouse Housing Association.

Goodstone Living has marked the practical completion of its Dockside development in Edinburgh, a major milestone for its 373-home build-to-rent residential project overlooking the historic Leith waterfront.

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are progressing as Argyll and Bute Council has signed a contract with hub North Scotland to oversee the project that includes the delivery of site infrastructure and building a new search and rescue base.

Councillors in Falkirk are to consider plans for a major programme of investment in facilities, infrastructure and services over the next five years. 

East Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed the Ayrshire Roads Alliance’s programme of investment works that will allow improvements to be carried out to carriageways, footways and street lighting, in addition to bridge strengthening and investment in transportation, traffic and road saf

Four Glasgow construction workers are preparing to trek the 96-mile West Highland Way in a bid to raise £20,000 for the city’s Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice as part of their employer’s 20th anniversary celebrations.

A major step forward has been reached in the redevelopment of the historic Cowdenbeath Town House, with the signing of the contract that officially starts the construction and refurbishment works.

UK construction output has recorded its fourth consecutive quarterly decline, with new figures showing a 2.0% fall in the three months to January 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Scottish Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a major new development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire. This funding will be matched by the AMIDS joint venture partners Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property and will

Vehicle access to Lea Bridge between Gordon Street and Invererne Road in Forres is to be permanently closed following the results of a recent structural assessment.

Owners and tenants of 36 empty properties throughout Argyll and Bute have benefited from support from the council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme over the last six months. These have ranged from offices, shops, and hospitality premises to residential units, and holiday accommodation.