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Plans to build 14 flats on the site of a former church hall in Helensburgh have been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. Dean Developments Ltd lodged the application for the former St Joseph’s Church hall plot at 46 Grant Street. The proposal drew seven objections and five letters of support.

A former restaurant in Monifieth has been earmarked by Angus Housing Association as a new single headquarters. The association is in talks to buy the restaurant wing of the one-time Brewers Fayre beside the A92 Dundee to Arbroath dual carriageway.

John Mooney has retired from his role as finance director after 30 years with Clark Contracts.

The fire in Glasgow’s Union Street should serve as a warning to owners and tenants in similar properties to review who bears responsibility for repairs and rebuilding, and to ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place, according to a solicitor. The major fire on Sunday afternoon at a vap

Stirling Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land. An update to the council’s finance, economy and culture committee highlighted significant progress across a number of key sites

The keys to Tain’s new £72 million school campus have been handed over to The Highland Council, paving the way for pupils and staff to begin their move into the modern, state-of-the-art facility later this spring. 

Springfield Properties is supporting Inspiring Darts, an Elgin-based charitable group that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to take part in darts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The JR Group has been working with students at Chryston High School to introduce them to the sector as a career choice and highlight the wide range of roles available. The sessions form part of the business’ ‘Pathway to Construction’ project and were led by The JR Group’s man

Significant change is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net zero emissions target by 2045, according to Anderson Bell + Christie (ABC). In the second of five announcements to raise awareness of its new Balance white paper, the architecture practice has called for the Scott

Lighthouse Charity, Willmott Dixon and artist Rob Fenton recently unveiled a mural at Staffordshire’s new Student Village in support of men's mental health. The striking mural depicts a lighthouse, shining a beacon of hope and a positive message for the construction community.

Mechanical and electrical firm Arc-Tech (Scotland) is marking its 10-year anniversary by launching its 2026 apprentice intake. Operating across Scotland, the business has scaled steadily over the past decade and is set to exceed £40 million in annual turnover for the first time this financial

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week. The two-day event called ‘22 Innovations&rsqu

Milnbank Housing Association has announced the start of work on new homes for social rent at the former Haghill Primary School.

Cruden has submitted an application to substitute house types within the previously approved residential development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.

Businesses across Scotland’s homebuilding and renovation sector are invited to attend the 2026 Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Shows and explore opportunities to exhibit at future events.